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Brazil takes extreme measures to fight Zika virus outbreak

Brazil is advising pregnant women to avoid this summer’s Olympic games over the risk of birth defects from the Zika virus. The World Health Organization took the rare step of declaring an international public health emergency on Monday. The group calls for increased surveillance of the outbreak. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Recife, Brazil. Source

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What you should know about U.S. calling for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The CDC and FDA have issued a joint statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after six reports of blood clots in recipients. Nearly 7 million doses have been administered. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the developing facts Americans need to know. Source

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Dierks Bentley reveals top ACM Awards nominations

Award-winning country artist Dierks Bentley has sold more than five million albums worldwide, with a career tally of 13 No. 1 songs. This spring, the 13-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter will co-host the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Bentley joins the show to reveal the nominees for the biggest ACM award categories. Source

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Actress-filmmaker duo on “The Wait,” saving sex for marriage

Actress Meagan Good’s real-life views on sex and marriage are quite different from her character’s outlook in “Jumping the Broom.” It was on that set where she first worked with her filmmaker husband, DeVon Franklin. They believe saving sex for marriage is the key to success. For the couple that meant committing to celibacy until they tied the knot in 2012. Good and DeVon join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their new book, “The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love.” Source

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One day before Iowa caucuses, where does the race stand?

One day before the Iowa caucuses, Trump flaunts his message of fun, while Cruz touts fundamentalism in an effort to pick up last-minute votes. On the democratic side, Bernie Sanders attempts to turn young voter support to caucus attendance. CBS News correspondents Nancy Cordes and Major Garrett report on the political ground game from Des Moines, Iowa. Source

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Runaway groundhog leaves Wis. town looking for replacement

When you think of Groundhog Day, most Americans don’t think of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. There’s as much passion for the holiday there as in Punxsutawney, Pa., but in this town, finding a groundhog for the festive day is a lot harder than you would think. Steve Hartman reports. Source

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Say goodbye to Mr. and Mrs.

Somewhere between Faith Salie’s childhood and her kids’ childhood, young people stopped using “Mr.” and “Mrs.” when addressing their elders. A lot of people have stopped introducing themselves that way as well. The “Sunday Morning” contributor gives her take on the changes, and wonders if it’s about time to give the formal address a formal burial. Source

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