African-American borrowers are particularly at risk as student debt around the U.S. continues to soar Source
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CBSN Originals presents “Speaking Frankly: Porn”
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can “rewire” young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships. Source
The science of blood spatter
Forensic scientist Karen Green demonstrates potential causes of blood spatter. Evidence relating to blood spatter was key in Dr. Robert Neulander’s trial for the murder of his wife, Leslie. Source
Excerpt: “Agent Running in the Field” by John le Carré
The latest novel by the master Cold War storyteller tells a story of international intrigue involving up-to-date villains: those trying to take Britain out of the European Union Source
Hulu hikes prices up to 22% to $55 per month
The price increase comes just after its owner, Disney, debuted its own new streaming platform Source
Salvation Army debuts cashless “Kettle Pay” option
Shoppers with phone payment apps can “bump” those signature red kettles to make cashless contributions Source
Gun control: Where Washington stands on Red Flag laws
After Thursday’s school shooting in Santa Clarita, California, Washington faces renewed questions about national progress on gun control Source
Australia braces for more bushfires; Bolivia’s ousted leader claims he’s still in charge
Parts of Australia were in a state of emergency with firefighters warning the worst of the country’s deadly wildfires were still ahead of them. Also, Bolivia’s former president, Evo Morales, is saying he’s still in charge, and the world’s longest passenger flight successfully landed in Sydney. CBS News’ Gwen Baumgardner joined “CBSN AM” with more. Source
Community mourns California high school shooting victims
Two teenagers were killed in a shooting at a high school in Southern California. Authorities said a teenage gunman shot five people before turning the gun on himself. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud joined “CBSN AM” from Santa Clarita, California, to discuss the community’s reaction to the shooting. Source
Ex-Ukraine ambassador says “foreign corrupt interests” orchestrated ouster
Marie Yovanovitch said she was “shocked and devastated” to learn the president had disparaged her to the leader of Ukraine Source