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News Media Alliance on Google profiting from news coverage

A bipartisan bill would temporarily free news publishers from antitrust laws. This comes as big tech companies are accused of sucking up profits from news organizations. David Chavern, president and CEO of News Media Alliance, joined CBSN to discuss the testimony he will make at today’s House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on tech platforms’ effects on journalism. Source

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New York lawmakers could approve driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants

The New York state Senate is set to vote on a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses. It would be the 12th state to pass similar legislation. Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind joined CBSN to discuss what members of both parties are saying and what the law could mean for undocumented immigrants. Source

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Celebrated fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt dead at 95

Gloria Vanderbilt has died at the age of 95 after being diagnosed with cancer. She first became famous as an heiress, then made her mark as a fashion designer, author, artist, actress and an icon. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more. Source

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Early state Dems see turning out nonvoters as the path to victory

The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds that 67% of likely Democratic voters in the early primary and caucus states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina believe that if their party wins back the White House, it will be because they turned out voters who stayed home in the past. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Wall Street Journal reporter Ken Thomas spoke to “Red & Blue” about the 2020 race. Source

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Senator Susan Collins faces a competitive race in Maine

With Democrats trying to regain control of the Senate in November, one of the more competitive races will be in Maine. Republican Senator Susan Collins is facing one of her toughest reelection bids yet, with three Democratic challengers vying for her seat. Rachel Ohm, a reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joined CBS News to discuss the contest. Source

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