As ISIS retreats, it leaves behind scores of indoctrinated children, trained to kill. Can they be deprogrammed to avoid becoming Al Qaeda 3.0? Charlie D’Agata investigates for CBSN: On Assignment Source
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Numerous tornadoes sweep through Mississippi
“Tornado emergency” declared in Tupelo, home of the Elvis Presley museum Source
Japan’s population is plunging — can they fill the void with robots?
Japan’s population decline could be the biggest humanity has ever seen. Adam Yamaguchi went to Japan to learn how they’re looking to robots to prop up their dwindling numbers, and maybe even redefine what being “human” means. Source
Even in the biggest stadium, Metallica kicks off in a tiny warm-up room
CBSN: On Assignment goes into Metallica’s tune-up room, a garage-like space deep in every stadium show where the band goes to knock the rust off and start the show Source
Take an inside look at Metallica’s live shows
Join “CBSN: On Assignment” to take a peek inside the live shows for rock legend Metallica. Get an exclusive look backstage during Metallica’s massive tours to see the band’s dynamic relationship with its fans. Source
White House press secretary: Anthony Scaramucci has no White House role
White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci was fired on President Trump’s new chief of staff’s first day on the job. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Alex Conant joined “Red & Blue” to break down the latest out of the White House. Source
Lives and health at risk from climate change
Researchers say the effects of climate change could worsen air pollution and cost tens of thousands of lives per year in the coming decades. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Study shows ongoing “inclusion crisis” in film industry
The newest study from USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism examines inequality in the film industry. Researchers looked at 900 movies and more than 39,000 characters over the past decade to measure the changes in diversity. Professor Stacy Smith, a co-researcher of the study, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the “needle is not moving” for certain demographics on screen and behind the camera. Source
A meteor shower will light up the night sky this week
Halley’s Comet is expected to bring shooting stars to Earth this week. Source
Is the Republican health care plan dead?
Ruth Marcus, Ben Domenech, David Nakamura, and Nancy Cordes discuss the failed health care bill and where it could go from here. Source