The appointment of special counsel could change the course of the Russia investigation. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris on what the latest announcement means for both the White House and Washington. Source
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Facebook aims to combat clickbait
CNET Senior Editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss Facebook’s recently announced plans to cut down on clickbait content. Source
Google unveils new products at I/O conference
CNET senior editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to talk about the newest technology from Google, including advancements in artificial intelligence and new software for Android products. Source
Trump to visit Israel after reportedly leaking their intel
Later this week, President Trump is set to take his first overseas trip since taking office. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joined “Red & Blue” to break down the trip — and what Israelis might be saying after reports surfaced saying Trump shared their intel to Russian officials. Source
Justice Dept. appoints special counsel in Russia probe
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller will oversee the Justice Department investigation into Russian election interference as special counsel, the department announced Wednesday. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris and Sarah Westwood of the Washington Examiner join “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source
Dr. LaPook’s words of wisdom for new doctors
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook delivered the commencement address to the first graduating class at Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter, M.D. School of Medicine. Here is his advice for the next generation of America’s doctors. Source
Gisele Bündchen on Tom Brady’s concussions
In an interview with Charlie Rose, Gisele Bündchen reveals husband and NFL quarterback Tom Brady has had concussions. Bündchen is teaming up with environmentalist Paul Hawken to help promote his new book, “Drawdown.” Source
Author Scott Turow talks new thriller “Testimony,” practicing law
Author Scott Turow’s best-selling books have been translated into more than 40 different languages and have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Now he’s out with his first new book in four years. Turow joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss “Testimony,” which is about a prosecutor who moves abroad to investigate a refugee camp’s disappearance during the Bosnian War. Source
Jann Wenner talks 50 years of Rolling Stone
Nearly 50 years ago, Jann Wenner co-founded a small music publication in San Francisco called Rolling Stone. The magazine has now published more than 1,200 issues, covering and shaping music, politics and pop culture. Co-founder Jann Wenner joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the magazine’s golden anniversary and new book, “50 Years of Rolling Stone.” Source
Chance meeting ends in life-saving kidney transplant for vet
On any given day, about 100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant. About 5,000 people a year die waiting. Edgar Roberts will receive his transplant Tuesday after meeting his donor, John Branson, by complete chance at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Georgia. In our series, A More Perfect Union, we meet these two strangers who changed each other’s lives forever. Mark Strassmann reports. Source