In a draft report obtained by the BBC, a G7 taskforce warns banks of the potential risks of cryptocurrencies. That comes just days after major financial institutions began pulling support for Facebook’s digital currency Libra. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain the latest. Source
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Trump faces attacks from top Republicans in Congress and former top military leaders
President Trump on Friday faced attacks from the top Republicans in Congress over his decision to pull troops out of Syria. It followed harsh comments from top military officials. Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest. Source
“‘Ceasefire’ is far from a victory”: Top GOP senators slam Trump’s strategy
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said “America’s wars will be ‘endless’ only if America refuses to win them” Source
Fallout from Trump’s change in Syria policy “essentially irreversible,” retired admiral says
The Trump administration is making its strongest push yet for a ceasefire in northern Syria. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Turkish president in Ankara. They’re trying to convince Turkey to halt its military operation against the Kurds. Retired Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the situation. Source
Former NFL star DeAngelo Williams pays for more than 500 mammograms
Former NFL player DeAngelo Williams at first set out to pay for 53 mammogram screenings as a way to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. Now, he has sponsored more than 500 mammograms, his foundation announced. Source
Climate-change protesters block entrance to London City Airport
Demonstrators from the activist group Extinction Rebellion attempted to stage a “Hong Kong-style” occupation of London City Airport on the fourth day of major climate-change protests around the British capital. A large group of police officers were at the airport in anticipation of the protest. CBS News’ Haley Ott reports. Source
Billionaires now pay lower tax rates than the working class
The rich have enjoyed decades of tax cuts even though most Americans believe they should pay more. Source
Video shows Kamille McKinney moments before her disappearance
Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was last seen outside an apartment complex with another toddler Source
Video shows Kamille McKinney before disappearance
There is a critical new clue in the disappearance of a 3-year-old girl from Alabama. Police hope a newly released surveillance video helps lead them to her. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Mattis roasts Trump after being called “overrated”
Jim Mattis resigned in protest in December. Now the former defense secretary is firing back at his former boss a day after the president called him “overrated.” Paula Reid reports. Source