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Debate rages over the future of the Bonneville Salt Flats

For more than 100 years, the Bonneville Salt Flats have been one of America’s most famous speedways. The salt that stretches for miles and miles in northwest Utah makes the place look like a different planet — one that is uniquely suited to making vehicles go very fast. But today, the salt that is essential to racing is going away, and a bitter debate is raging over how that should be handled. Jeff Glor reports. Source

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Meet the California teen throwing birthday parties for homeless children

An estimated 2.5 million children in the U.S. are homeless, according to the American Institutes for Research. Their lives are far from normal – but one California teenager has made it her mission to change that, one birthday party at a time. Her project, No Birthday Left Behind, includes a face painter and a puppeteer, and strives to give the kids a special day. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

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Impeachment inquiry pulls Ukraine into the spotlight

The growing impeachment inquiry questions are resonating in Ukraine. The country’s top prosecutor said he will review several criminal cases, including some related to the owner of the company where Hunter Biden worked. There’s no evidence that Hunter or Joe Biden engaged in wrongdoing. President Trump’s call to investigate the Bidens has also catapulted Ukraine’s president, a former comedian with little political experience, into the spotlight. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

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House Democrats subpoena White House for impachment inquiry documents

House Democrats issued a subpoena to the White House Friday for documents relating to the whistleblower complaint. They are also requesting Ukraine-related documents from Vice President Mike Pence. The subpoena comes as another intelligence official concerned about the president’s dealings with Ukraine is reportedly considering filing a second whistleblower complaint. President Trump maintains he did nothing wrong. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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How does CBD affect your sleep? An expert weighs in

Dr. Thanuja Hamilton of Avocare Sleep Physicians of South Jersey weighs in on the impact CBD could have on your sleep. Hamilton said it’s not yet clear if there are contaminants or pesticides in CBD products that could be affecting sleep, and that it’s important to follow the FDA to see what the administration approves. Source

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Fitness trackers may not be accurately measuring your sleep, expert says

Dr. Thanuja Hamilton of Avocare Sleep Physicians of South Jersey explains why fitness trackers may not be recording your sleep accurately. Hamilton says that some trackers overestimate your sleep, while others underestimate it — and that if you’re worried about sleep quality, it’s better to simply monitor how you feel during the day. Source

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