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Fiona Hill: Putin has U.S. “where he wants us”

In her first interview since the impeachment inquiry, President Trump’s former top adviser on Russia tells 60 Minutes the Russians didn’t invent partisan divides in America, but “they understand how to exploit them.” See the full interview, Sunday. Source

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Trump loyalist Mark Meadows named new chief of staff

President Trump announced that he was replacing his chief of staff for the third time via Twitter on Friday night. Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has been named envoy to Northern Ireland, while Trump loyalist Rep. Mark Meadows will assume the role. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest White House shake-up from Florida, where Mr. Trump is spending the weekend. Source

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The real “Rosie the Riveter” dies at age 95

The character of Rosie the Riveter holds an iconic place in U.S. culture and embodies the can-do spirit of American women during World War II. Rosalind Walter, the inspiration behind the symbol, died in Manhattan recently at the age of 95. Walter was just 19 when she volunteered to take a night shift position on an assembly line. After being profiled in a local newspaper in 1942, songwriters Redd Evans and Jogn Jacob Loeb penned the tune, “Rosie the Riveter,” which became a big radio hit and cemented Walter’s place in American history. Source

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Doctor shares CDC’s latest coronavirus warnings

As public concern over the coronavirus spreads almost as quickly as the disease itself, people are looking out for any information that would help them or their loved ones stay safe. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about what medical experts know so far and what precautions you can take. Source

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U.S. students urged to leave Italy amid coronavirus

Italy now has the highest coronavirus death toll outside of China with the overall number of fatalities reaching just under 200. American students studying abroad in Italy have already gotten the call to leave the country as the country implements a nation-wide shutdown of schools and universities. Charlie D’Agata spoke to one student who felt they should be able to stay. Source

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