In our continuing series, Ideas That Matter, we are looking at the declining birth rate in America. The CDC says the rate is at its lowest level in 32 years. New York Times contributing Op-Ed writer, Wajahat Ali, made his case for having kids in a recent TED Talk that has been viewed more than a million times. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why fewer people in the U.S. are having children and the dangers of underpopulation. Source
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“Deepfakes” are becoming a dangerous reality
As we get closer to the 2020 presidential election, campaigns are struggling to handle the threat of “deepfakes” posted online. Using artificial intelligence, highly altered or fabricated video footage can look just like the real thing. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more. Source
Biden supports Hyde Amendment, limiting federal funds for abortion
Biden’s support for the amendment could draw more criticism of his candidacy amid rapid passage of anti-abortion laws in some states Source
Watch live: D-Day 75th anniversary coverage
Anthony Mason will lead CBS News’ live coverage of events marking that historic day Source
Walmart CEO: Congress should hike federal minimum wage
Doug McMillon tells shareholders — and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders — that $7.25 an hour clearly is “too low” Source
The case against former Parkland deputy accused of inaction during shooting
Former Florida Deputy Scot Peterson made his first court appearance Wednesday after being arrested Tuesday. He’s facing 11 charges including negligence for his inaction during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018. Attorney Jesse Weber joined CBSN to discuss the charges Peterson is facing. Source
Wajahat Ali makes the case for having kids — even in his darkest hour
Just hours before Wajahat Ali was to give a TED Talk about why more people should be having children, he got the kind of news every parent dreads Source
Border apprehensions of families and children continue to skyrocket
U.S. authorities apprehended more than 84,000 families and 11,000 unaccompanied children near the U.S.-Mexico border last month Source
Migrant kids could be moved to army base
Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement are looking at Fort Benning, in Georgia, as a possible site to house unaccompanied migrant children. Officials also say they’re cutting educational and recreational programs for detained migrant kids. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN with details. Source
What is D-Day? Remembering the storied 1944 invasion of Normandy
The largest seaborne invasion in history set the stage of liberating Europe from Nazi rule Source