House releases transcript from Kent testimony; Bringing down the Berlin Wall: 30 years later. Source
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State Department official’s testimony details efforts to pressure Ukraine; 14-year-old double amputee pursuing his football dreams. Source
30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, East Germany opened its borders, allowing East and West German citizens to travel freely between the two countries. Jane Curry, a political science professor at Santa Clara University, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the impact of that iconic event in history. Source
Deer stranded 5 miles offshore saved by Maine lobstermen
“He was gonna die, 100 percent. There’s no ifs, ands or buts — he was a goner,” the seamen said Source
Dating apps turn love into a video game — and lots of people lose
Harassment and bad behavior are rampant on dating apps, leaving some users feeling more disconnected and lonely Source
Trump wanted Barr to clear his name on Ukraine
The president wanted Barr to hold a press conference saying he did not break any laws during his July 25 phone call Source
Report: Steyer campaign aide offered money for endorsements
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyers is wrapped up in another campaign scandal. The Associated Press reported Thursday that one of the candidate’s top aide’s offered financial contributions to local politicians in exchange for endorsing Steyer’s White House bid. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Juul halts sales of mint-flavored e-cigarette pods
Juul Labs, the bestselling e-cigarette brand in the U.S., announced Thursday that it will voluntarily stop selling its popular mint-flavored e-cigarette pods in the company’s latest attempt to ward off public outcry that blames the company for the uptick in e-cigarette use among teens. Source
Examining “cancel culture” in American schools
In an article titled, “Tales from the Teenage Cancel Culture,” New York Times reporters set out to discover what “cancel culture” is really like for American students. One of those reporters, Sanam Yar, joined CBSN to explain the findings of their report. Source
NYT investigation questions results from breath tests
An investigation from The New York Times is calling into question the effectiveness of breath test machines and the results. Stacy Cowley, a finance reporter for the Times, has been working on the investigations and joined CBSN to discuss some of the findings. Source