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Trump to speak at Republican event in North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump is set to make a rare public appearance at a Republican event held in North Carolina this Saturday night, where conservatives are expected to plan for their party’s future. Christina Ruffini has more. Source

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TikTok accused of promoting anti-LBGTQ videos

The popular social media app TikTok is accused of promoting homophobia and anti-transgender violence. The watchdog group Media Matters for America claims the app’s algorithm is identifying users as homophobic and recommending anti-LGBTQ videos. CBSN reached out to TikTok about the report but has not heard back. CBSN’s Lana Zak spoke with Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone about the accusations. Source

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San Francisco using special teams to respond to mental health calls

The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year has led some cities to reexamine their policing methods and look for alternatives to law enforcement. In San Francisco, Street Crisis Response teams have been assigned to handle nonviolent 911 calls that involve people dealing with mental health crises. The teams have been concentrated in areas known for their homeless populations and for people suffering from mental and behavioral issues. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the initiative. Source

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What’s at stake in Virginia’s gubernatorial primary election

Voters in Virginia head to the polls next week to decide which Democratic candidate will win the party’s nomination in the state’s gubernatorial race. CBS News political associate producer Aaron Navarro has been covering the race. He spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect and what this race could tell us about the 2022 midterms and beyond. Source

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