All of the hostages, who were unharmed, were freed after the standoff in Brazil Source
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Nearby diner captures heartwarming moment between waiter and 91-year-old veteran
A Pennsylvania waiter is gaining national attention for his unexpected act of kindness toward an elderly customer. Facebook photos show Eat’n Park server Dylan Tetil joining a 91-year-old military veteran at his dinner table. After kneeling down to take his order, Dylan realized the man could use some company. Source
Joe Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
The 60-second ad will be part of a multimedia ad campaign including digital ads. Source
Dozens of people detained amid tensions in Kashmir
Tensions remain high in Kashmir after India changed the status of the region earlier this month. Officials say 30 people were detained overnight. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joined CBSN AM with the latest. Source
Joe Biden takes presidential campaign to New Hampshire
While most of the 2020 presidential candidates are headed to California, Joe Biden is on his way to New Hampshire this week. Associated Press political reporter Hunter Woodall joined CBSN to explain the former vice president’s strategy. Source
3 reasons the U.S. economy isn’t set to fall off a cliff
Despite mounting fears of a serious slump, the economy remains solid on many fronts, including GDP and hiring Source
Are dietary supplements safe for kids?
“A pill isn’t going to make you do better on a test… A pill won’t help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will.” Source
Pompeo calls criticism of Trump alliance “offensive” and “ludicrous”
In a New Yorker profile, an unnamed former U.S. ambassador called Mike Pompeo a “heat-seeking missile for Trump’s ass” Source
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Epstein signed will 2 days before apparent suicide; plastic water bottle ban Source
If black families had white wealth, economy would be $1.5 trillion bigger
The typical white family in America has 10 times as much as the typical black family—and that hurts everyone Source