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Roma Downey and Rachel Brosnahan on “The Dovekeepers” premiere

Based on Alice Hoffman’s best-selling novel, women’s paths cross during the siege of Masada in ancient Israel during the first century. In that time, Romans forced 900 Jews to flee Jerusalem. Actress Rachel Brosnahan and one of the executive producers, Roma Downey, join “CBS This Morning” to preview Tuesday night’s premiere. Source

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Jay Z’s Tidal streaming service aims to make waves in music industry

Hip hop mogul and rapper Jay Z is enlisting some of his famous friends, in addition to his wife Beyoncé, to try and shake up the music industry. The new “owners” of his recently purchased streaming music site “Tidal” were introduced Monday, including Usher, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Kanye West and Alicia Keys. Billboard magazine editor Joe Levy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the venture. Source

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Spain offers citizenship to families of expelled Jews

More than five centuries ago, Spain gave an ultimatum to the 300,000 Jews living in the country: Convert to Catholicism or be expelled. Now the country’s government is offering Spanish citizenship to the families of the citizens expelled to make amends. Source

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Inspector general’s report slams U.S. Capitol Police failures ahead of January 6 riot

A new watchdog report obtained by CBS News includes a scathing rebuke of the U.S. Capitol Police’s preparations for handling the unrest on January 6. It says police officials failed to act on intelligence prior to the attack and cite multiple “deficencies” in planning. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source

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Jay Z launches new music streaming service

Hip Hop icon Jay Z is re-launching his music streaming service “Tidal” with support from some big-name artists. CNET’s Dan Ackerman tells CBSN what this means for consumers and the music industry. Source

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