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Is van life for you? Tony Dokoupil gives it a shot

Moving out of your house to live in a van is becoming a new trend among those seeking a more freewheeling lifestyle. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil decided to try it out in California’s high desert. In this preview of his report for “CBS Sunday Morning,” Dokoupil introduces us to Bob Wells, a former grocery store clerk who’s become a guru of life on the road. Source

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Cops go undercover to expose criminal drug ring within their own department

A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS’s “Whistleblower” series, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the investigation unfolded. Source

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House passes bill that will help Americans save more for retirement

A new bill just passed by the House could mean big changes for the U.S. retirement system and your wallet. The legislation would allow more small businesses to offer retirement plans, help people contribute to their retirement while paying off student loans and let parents use retirement money to help with child care. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” with more. Source

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Bryan Cranston says “Network” is a warning about “ideological camps”

Bryan Cranston had to re-create a famous movie character for the Broadway version of “Network.” After news anchor Howard Beale has an on-air breakdown, his bosses exploit him to get better TV ratings. Cranston joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the role that’s earned him a Tony Award nomination, the message of “Network” and the state of TV news today. Source

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U.K. PM Theresa May says she will resign amid Brexit mutiny

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she will resign on June 7 after a mutiny from her own party over her handling of Brexit, Britain’s divorce from the European Union. May made the announcement outside her 10 Downing Street office in London. Source

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