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Dems fight for breakout moments in debate

The 2020 presidential race is heating up ahead of part two of the first Democratic debate, which will feature former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and eight other candidates. Ten presidential hopefuls sparred in the first part of the debate with health care, immigration and the economy among the issues discussed. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to break it all down.

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Female leaders discuss women's health care

Health is the foundation of social and economic strength. Understanding and addressing women's specific health needs and social conditions is crucial to ensure the well being of both women and society as a whole. Panelists iEmiko Takagai, the State Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan; Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Member of the Parliament of Ireland; and Dorthe Mikkelson, President Asia Pacific at MSD, discussed this issue at the Women Political Leaders Summit.

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The story behind Detroit's Heidelberg Project

In our summer series, American Wonders, we're exploring places that make America wonderful, from majestic natural landscapes to spectacular creations. In this installment we show you a neighborhood in Detroit refuses to be forgotten. It fell victim to economic hardship and urban decay decades ago, and most but one man saw beauty in what was left behind. Now, his artwork attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Adriana Diaz reports.

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Behind Trump's changing stance on guns, taxes

President Trump has sent a series of mixed messages this week. First, on gun control. He reportedly told the NRA’s chief executive that he would not support universal background checks for gun buyers. The next day he told reporters, “I have an appetite for background checks — we are going to be doing background checks.” On the the economy, he said Tuesday that a payroll tax cut is “something that we think about.” The very next day he reversed course, saying “I’m not looking at a tax cut now — we don’t need it.” CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.

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