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Egypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi dies at age 67

Egypt’s former president, Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who rose to office in the country’s first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military, collapsed in court during a trial and died, state TV and his family said. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

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Pentagon deploying another 1,000 troops to the Middle East

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced Monday that the Pentagon will deploy about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were “defensive purposes,” citing concerns about a threat from Iran. This comes after officials say they have proof Iran is behind an attack on oil tankers last week. CBS News’ David Martin reports. Source

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