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The Black Keys dismiss rumors that they hated each other

Six-time Grammy winners the Black Keys will release their first new album in five years on Friday. In their only TV interview, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney address rumors of their breakup and tell “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason what took them so long to get back in the studio. Source

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Trevor Project CEO on the risks still facing LGBTQ community: “Words really matter”

A recent survey by the Trevor Project reveals nearly one in five LGBTQ young people attempted suicide in just the last year. For more than two decades, the Trevor Project has worked to end this long-running crisis by offering emergency counseling by phone, text and chat. More than 200,000 calls and messages come in every year. Trevor Project CEO and executive director Amit Paley joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss some of the issues still facing LGBTQ youth today despite all the progress that’s been made. Source

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Fake news, real consequences: The woman fighting disinformation

As the 2016 U.S. election illustrated, social media has become a powerful tool for disinformation and propaganda. Today, the Philippines is center stage in that battle as its government leverages platforms like Facebook to combat its critics — particularly the media. And, as President Rodrigo Duterte continues to consolidate power, many wonder if democracy in the U.S. is at risk. Source

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