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Mueller warns Russia is still meddling in U.S. elections

Former special counsel Robert Mueller says Russia is working to interfere in the 2020 U.S. election right now. He made the remark during his second hearing with the House Intelligence Committee. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN to discuss the top moments from Mueller’s testimony. Source

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Textured breast implant recipient on cancer diagnosis: It was “total shock”

A major producer of breast implants is stopping the sale and distribution of their textured products, amid growing links to a rare and deadly cancer. The FDA requested the recall from Allergan after a “significant increase” in cases of a particular lymphoma. The FDA says the risk of lymphoma with Allergan’s Biocell textured implants is approximately six times that of other manufacturers who are marketing in the U.S. Anna Werner reports. Source

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Takeaways and analysis of Mueller hearings

Former special counsel Robert Mueller testified for more than 6 hours yesterday. CBS News’ Laura Podesta reports on the highlights, then two CBSN political contributors, Molly Hooper and conservative columnist Michael Graham, joined CBSN to discuss what they took away from the hearings. Source

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Meek Mill is finally living his dream: “I actually really did it”

Rapper Meek Mill’s life could be changing forever. After spending more than 10 years on probation for drug and gun charges, the Pennsylvania Superior Court overturned his 2008 conviction Wednesday and granted him a new trial. He no longer has a criminal record. On Wednesday, “CBS This Morning” revealed a partnership between Mill’s record label, Dream Chasers, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King recently met with Mill in his hometown of Philadelphia to discuss his career, relationship with Jay-Z and decision to become a criminal justice activist. Source

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How a man on kidney dialysis got billed $540K for 14 weeks of care

Over the past year, Americans reportedly borrowed an estimated $88 billion to pay medical bills. “CBS This Morning” has partnered with Kaiser Health News and NPR on their “Bill of the Month” series, which uncovers shocking medical bills. The latest looks at the cost of a life-saving dialysis treatment for 50-year-old Sovereign Valentine. Sovereign and his wife Jessica say their insurance company Allegiance said there were no in-network dialysis clinics in Montana. The company, though, disputes this, based on their records. Sovereign used an out-of-network facility, and received a bill for more than $540,000 for 14 weeks of care. Source

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Warner: Trump dismissing Russian threat because he’s “obsessed” with his own well-being

Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee — the committee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. In his first interview since the Mueller hearings, Warner joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss why he still doesn’t believe that impeachment proceedings should begin, his concerns about foreign election interference and the president’s reaction to Mueller’s testimony. Source

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