Doctors say a teenager in France who was born with HIV has kept the disease in remission after stopping treatment 12 years ago. CBSN’s Jeff Glor has more on what may be a medical breakthrough. Source
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Parody “Jurassic World” trailer puts dinosaurs in high heels
After the blockbuster “Jurassic World” featured a leading character wearing pumps as she ran away from dinosaurs, a parody trailer featuring the entire cast — including dinosaurs — in heels has lit up the Internet. CBSN’s Jeff Glor has the spoof. Source
“Amazing Grace” comes to Broadway
A new Broadway show tells the inspiring true story behind the famous hymn, “Amazing Grace.” CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports. Source
Study: Alzheimer’s may worsen faster in women
A new study from Duke University suggests women at risk for Alzheimer’s face a steeper decline than men. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains. Source
Second video targets Planned Parenthood
An anti-abortion group accuses Planned Parenthood of selling tissue and organs from aborted fetuses for profit. The group released a second video to back up its claims. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Source
How a teen’s nosebleed saved her parents’ lives
A Texas teenager’s nosebleed led to a diagnosis of kidney disease, which caused both of her parents to get tested as potential organ donors. Although neither was a match, the tests still turned out to be life-saving. Robbie Owens of Dallas station KTVT reports. Source
Lyme disease threat in the U.S. has spiked 320 percent
The CDC says the high-risk area for lyme disease is spreading. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins CBSN with more on what’s behind the surge. Source
New fathers gain weight after baby’s birth, study shows
Research finds new dads gain an average of about four pounds after a baby’s birth. Men in the study who did not have kids lost weight. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the possible cause of the weight gain. Source
What’s behind the summer sale wars among major retailers?
Best Buy is joining Amazon and Walmart by offering a Black Friday-style sale in July. But are all of these stunts actually hurting retailers’ bottom lines? CBS News financial contributor joins “CBS This Morning” from Houston to discuss how these businesses could be paying a big price to help you save. Source
New evidence revealed in D.C. mansion murder, suspect charged
Daron Wint, the suspect in the killings of four people at a Washington, D.C., mansion was charged with first-degree murder Tuesday morning. The judge found “probable cause” Monday. There’s also new, disturbing information about the deaths of Savvas Savopoulos, his wife, son and housekeeper. Paula Reid reports from Washington, where one of the Savopoulos daughters faced the accused killer in court. Source