There is a new twist on some classic fairy tales, courtesy of the National Rifle Association. On the NRA Family website, the organization is sharing new endings to “Hansel and Gretel” and “Little Red Riding Hood” with firearms as the heroes. Ben Tracy talked with the woman behind the campaign that has angered gun control advocates. Source
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Vanity Fair editor: Wall Street would choose Clinton over Trump
A new article in Vanity Fair describes a recent gathering of influential Wall Street bankers about the election. Contributing editor William D. Cohan writes the meeting’s focus was on the growing possibility that Donald Trump could be the Republican nominee. He notes the group is late to the realization. CBS News contributor Frank Luntz was a guest speaker at the event. Cohan joins “CBS This Morning” to explain why the GOP front-runner does not have Wall Street’s support. Source
Biden issues sweeping new sanctions against Russia
The sanctions target more than 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of 10 Russians. Source
One person found dead, six others rescued after lift boat capsizes in Gulf of Mexico
The Coast Guard continues to search for 12 missing people after their boat capsized in a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to the niece of one of those missing people, and she says her uncle was picking up an extra shift working in the ship’s kitchen. Source
Nine arrested in giant street brawl that killed teen
Nine people are behind bars in Georgia charged with murder after a massive street fight caught on video. Police are investigating what sparked the brawl in a small town near Augusta that left a teenager dead. David Begnaud reports from outside Glenn Hills High School in Augusta, where some of the suspects are enrolled. Source
Comedy star Garry Shandling dies at 66
Praise and tributes are pouring in for comedy giant Garry Shandling, who died Thursday of an apparent heart attack. Shandling is considered one of the most influential comedians of his generation. He was a star of the stand up scene and a mentor to many of today’s late night hosts. The Emmy winner also revolutionized the sitcom world with two groundbreaking shows. Charlie Rose reports. Source
Medical expert testifies carbon monoxide from car could have contributed to George Floyd’s death
In the Derek Chauvin trial, a forensics expert testified on behalf of the defense to cast doubt over what killed George Floyd. Dr. David Fowler says carbon monoxide poisoning is one of several factors that contributed to Floyd’s death. Jamie Yuccas is following the trial in Minneapolis. Source
Comedian Garry Shandling dies
Garry Shandling was best known for playing a neurotic TV talk show host on “The Larry Sanders Show” in the 1990s. He died Thursday at the age of 66. Source
Gloria Gaynor serenades CBS News’ Jim Axelrod
“I Will Survive,” the legendary anthem sung by Gloria Gaynor, was recently added to the Library of Congress. Jim Axelrod made a trip to her New Jersey home to talk to her about the milestone, and got a surprise private concert. Source
Brothers create “Groupon” for cheap prescription drugs
Millions of people who take prescription drugs are seeing higher prices. In a study last year, a third of Americans surveyed said their bills went up from 2014, even for generic drugs. A tech startup called “Blink Health” is on a mission to provide the lowest prices on generic prescription drugs through its app and website. Almost half cost less than $10 and can be bought at more than 60,000 major pharmacies nationwide. Co-founders Matthew and Geoffrey Chaiken join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their company. Source