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CBSN Business Headlines for October 21, 2015

Sony pays its employees after last year’s hack, Amazon hires thousands for the holidays, Lego struggles with demand and more. CBS News Moneywatch’s Hena Daniels has today’s CBSN Business Headlines. Source

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John Grisham talks new book “Rogue Lawyer”

John Grisham never dreamed of being an author until he witnessed a dramatic criminal trial as a young lawyer. In 27 years, Grisham has created 30 novels for adults and five for young adults. Most are legal thrillers and has sold more than 300 million copies. Nine became movies starring some of Hollywood’s biggest names. First on “CBS This Morning,” Grisham joins the show to discuss his latest book, “Rogue Lawyer.” Source

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23andMe CEO on genetic testing relaunch, protecting privacy

Two years ago, the company 23andMe was poised to revolutionize personal genetic medicine. With a $99 saliva kit, it offered to analyze your DNA, revealing your risk for health threats like diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer. The FDA wrote a scathing warning letter ordering 23andMe to halt sales and stop giving customers a health analysis. The feds claimed 23andMe wouldn’t cooperate and ignored inquiries for six months. CEO and co-founder of “23 and Me” Anne Wojcicki joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the company’s future. Source

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Controversial new mammogram guidelines set later testing age

For the first time in more than a decade, the American Cancer Society is recommending most women wait until age 45 to get a yearly mammogram. At age 55, they can switch to every two years. These new guidelines are fueling the debate on how best to fight the disease. Dr. Elisa Port, chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the change. Source

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