Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School visited lawmakers on Capitol Hill Monday, meeting with Louisiana Republican and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. He was nearly killed in a congressional baseball practice shooting last June. Scalise joins “CBS This Morning” from the Capitol to share what he and the students discussed. Source
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Are smartphones eavesdropping and targeting us with ads?
Some people can’t shake the feeling that their phones may be picking up their conversations, even when they’re not making a call – especially if you’re getting online ads for things you never searched for online. Tony Dokoupil puts it to the test. Source
The perils of free Facebook
A dollar and fifty cents gets you a Sim card with free access to Facebook in Myanmar. Jennifer Grygiel, a communications professor at Syracuse University, joins CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers to discuss how a state-supported Facebook roll-out has made it the nation’s fastest growing source of news, both real and fake. Source
At least 9 killed and 21 hurt in Russia school shooting
A gunman shot and killed seven eighth-grade students, a teacher and a woman in Kazan, Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what happened and the history of school shootings in Russia. Source
Weaponizing Social Media: The Rohingya Crisis
More than 700,000 Rohingya men, women and children have been ejected from Myanmar’s Rakhine state, and now huddle in an enormous refugee camp in Bangladesh — the biggest in the world. The fear that stoked this ethnic cleansing was inflamed by a surge in affordable new technology, and the social media platforms that came with it quickened the spread of dangerous propaganda. Source
Ryan Seacrest accused of sexual misconduct by former stylist
A former stylist for TV host and producer Ryan Seacrest is detailing sexual harassment allegations against him for the first time. In an interview with Variety, Suzie Hardy described “numerous incidents of harassment and assault allegedly perpetrated by Seacrest” from 2007 to 2013. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
New guidelines for pediatricians aim to combat teen depression
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for pediatricians to help identify and treat depression in teens. As many as one in five teens may experience depression at one point. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula sits down with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor to explain how these guidelines can help. Source
Bestselling “Instapoet” Rupi Kaur on feminism, being a woman of color
Poet and bestselling author Rupi Kaur inspires people around the world with her powerful words. Kaur first rose to fame on Instagram in 2015 as a young and controversial voice of feminism. At just 25 years old, Kaur has already topped the New York Times Best Seller list twice. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Aetna CEO on proposed $69 billion acquisition by CVS
New government data shows nearly 29 million Americans do not have health insurance. Twenty-two million of those who do have medical insurance use Aetna. That number could soar if regulators and shareholders approve CVS Health’s $69 billion acquisition of the health insurer. Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the merger could impact Americans. Source
Researchers raise concerns about teens and vaping
A new study found e-cigarettes can potentially release significant amounts of toxic metals in its vapors, which users inhale. Anna Werner spoke to scientists and advocates who are concerned about vaping’s growing popularity among teenagers. Source