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Trump policy push ahead of 100-day mark: health and taxes

As Trump approaches his 100th day in office, it appears there is a rush to make good on two of his key campaign promises: health care and taxes. Trump said “massive tax cuts” should be ready by Wednesday and although there is no health care bill yet, it seems to be coming, too. Source

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Apple leak, Galaxy 8 and more this week in tech

Apple leak details possible iPhone 8 specs. Samsung releases the new Galaxy 8 smartphone. Facebook wants us to use our minds to control computers. Scientists discover what makes shoelaces come undone. CNET Senior Editor Brian Tong talks this week’s biggest tech headlines. Source

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Trump proposes cutting EPA budget by a third

President Trump proposed cutting the EPA’s budget by a third — but what would the agency look like with that funding loss? David Horsey from the Los Angeles Times joined CBSN for a closer look at what the agency might look like during the Trump administration. Source

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DOJ weighing charges against WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks published more top secret documents from the CIA on Friday, just as the Justice Department is weighing charges against the site. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with the latest on the investigation — and whether the CIA is any closer to catching a suspect. Source

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White House pushes for health care bill but Congress has to pass funding bill

The White House is pressuring Republican members of Congress to consider another overhaul of the Affordable Care Act in the next week. But Congress also needs to pass a measure to fund the government by the end of the month. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris and Mark Leibovich of The New York Times Magazine join “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source

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Cuba Gooding Sr. dead at 72

Cuba Gooding Sr., former soul singer for the group “The Main Ingredient” and father of Oscar-winning actress Cuba Gooding Jr., reportedly died at age 72 on Thursday. Source

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New study looks at diet soda’s link to dementia

A new study reveals diet soda drinkers have a higher risk of suffering from dementia. The Framingham Heart study found that people who drink at least one artificially sweetened beverage a day had more than double the risk. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source

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