Greta Thunberg has decided to decline the Nordic Council’s environmental award and more than $51,000 in prize money. The Swedish teen climate change activist rejected the recognition in an Instagram post on Tuesday because “the climate movement does not need any more awards.” Source
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Obama calls out “woke culture” and urges younger generations to not be judgmental
Former President Barack Obama spoke about political division at the annual summit for the Obama Foundation, the couple’s nonprofit organization. He said supporters of “woke” culture need to understand, “The world is messy. There are ambiguities.” Source
Fed cuts interest rates for 3rd time this year in effort to prolong economic growth
The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, in a bid to shore up U.S. economic growth. The central bank also signaled that this rate cut might be the last for a while, barring a sharp downturn in the economy. Source
Fighting the wildfire in Simi Valley, California
Another wildfire erupted overnight, this time in Simi Valley. CBS News’ Nichelle Medina joins CBSN from the scene of the fire in Southern California. Source
Boeing CEO faces victims’ families in second day of Capitol Hill testimony
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday faced a second straight day of congressional questioning about the company’s 737 Max planes — two of which crashed, killing 346 people. He also acknowledged the victims’ families who attended the hearing in Washington, D.C. Source
Democrats set to release new transcripts from 2 key impeachment figures
House Democrats are expected to release new transcripts from two key figures in their investigation. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker are both considered crucial witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source
New genetic testing may better identify diabetes risk
Researchers are trying to see if a genetic test can better identify who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Of the 2,000 children tested so far, 60 of them carry a higher genetic risk for the disease. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a board-certified physician in family and emergency medicine, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Donald Trump Jr. blames Democrats for “one-sided” impeachment inquiry
As the president fights against the House’s impeachment inquiry, his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is also hitting back at critics in his new book, “Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us.” Donald Trump Jr. joins CBSN to discuss divisive dialogue in America, whether or not the president is worried about the impeachment inquiry, and what’s next for the Trump family. Source
ICYMI: A look back at last Sunday’s 60 Minutes
From Butina to Brexit to the rodeo, take a look back at some memorable moments from last Sunday’s broadcast of 60 Minutes. Source
U.S. begins formal withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord
The Trump administration has official begun the process of withdrawing from the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a formal notice to the U.N. on Monday. The U.S. withdrawal doesn’t become complete until the day after the 2020 election. Source