Carley McCord was one of five people killed in a small plane crash in Louisiana over the weekend Source
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Monty Python star Neil Innes dies
Innes was known for his work with the British comedy group Monty Python and The Bonzo Dog Band. Source
WorldView: Australia bushfires, U.S. airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, Taliban nixes ceasefire
A New South Wales volunteer firefighter dies battling bushfires, raising the death toll to 10, with no end in sight for beleaguered Australians. The U.S. military has bombed five targets across Iraq in Syria in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor. And the Taliban says it has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire, despite recent reports. CBS News’ Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London. Source
California is expanding digital privacy. Will people use it?
A new law will allow 1 in 10 Americans to review the personal data collected on them by large corporations Source
American “ping pong” legend hopes to add 2020 Olympics to achievements
Ping pong, or table tennis, has been around for generations and it remains popular today. Some of the best players in the world will compete for Olympic gold next year in Tokyo. Omar Villafranca caught up with one American athlete who waited nearly his whole life for a shot at Olympic glory. Source
Millions are connecting with chatbots and AI companions like Replika
From televisions to smartphones, artificial intelligence is making a greater impact in our lives. The popular app Replika allows users to share their feelings with an AI companion, or “chatbot.” Seven million people use the app when they need someone to talk to. Technology reporter Laurie Segall, who messaged with her bot for three months, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her experience. Segall is also the founder of Dot Dot Dot Media, a news and entertainment company. Source
NYPD “will keep the Jewish community safe,” commissioner says
“We have a zero tolerance when it comes to hate crimes in New York City,” Commissioner Dermot Shea said. Source
Sharon Stone blocked on dating app for “fake” profile
“Don’t shut me out of the hive,” Stone pleaded on Twitter Source
Doctor behind gene-edited babies sentenced to prison
A court also fined He Jiankui the equivalent of $430,000 and gave two cohorts prison time and stiff fines Source
The 2020s in health: Universal flu vaccine, AI detecting illnesses
In our series The 2020s, we’re exploring the big topics that will dominate the conversation in the next decade. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the 2020s in health, from a universal flu vaccine to artificial intelligence detecting diseases. Source