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President-elect Trump’s post-election moves

President-elect Donald Trump has made some controversial political choices since the election-and then on Friday night, he broke precedent by speaking to the president of Taiwan. CBS News contributor Mark Leibovich joins CBSN to discuss Trump’s latest moves. Source

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Lone holdout on Michael Slager jury

The jury in the trial of former Charleston police officer Michael Slager says it’s deadlocked. Slager is charged with murder for shooting black motorist Walter Scott. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with the latest. Source

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Drug being tested for Lewy body dementia

Less well known than Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia causes memory loss, hallucinations and other symptoms in about 1.5 million Americans, including the late Robin Williams. Now researchers are testing the first drug that could help. Stephanie Stahl reports. Source

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Drake is most streamed Spotify artist

Drake is the most streamed artist on Spotify for the second year in a row. The musician’s hit album “Views” was released earlier this year and he hauled in more than 4.7 billion streams in 2016 alone. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas has more on the artist. Source

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Trevor Noah grills Tomi Lahren on “The Daily Show”

Controversial political commentator Tomi Lahren joined Trevor Noah on “The Daily Show, and faced a grilling on the Black Lives Matter movement, Colin Kaepernick and her controversial following online. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas has more on the interview. Source

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Prince Harry, Rihanna get HIV tests

Prince Harry and singer Rihanna were tested for HIV on World AIDS day as part to raise awareness and emphasize the ease of the test. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas has more on the day and their involvement. Source

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Can magic mushrooms help cancer patients?

The hallucinogenic drug psilocybin, the active ingredient in certain mushrooms, is being used to reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients. In two studies, it reduced symptoms in 60 to 80 percent of the patients. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source

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