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Tech experts on how to fix the internet

The attack on the U.S. Capitol proved viral conspiracies on the web have real world consequences. They still continue to be disseminated even after social media platforms have cracked down on this type of content. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson spoke to venture capitalist Roger McNamee, Filipino journalist Maria Ressa and Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie about their ideas on how to fix these issues on the internet. Patterson joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on his reporting. Source

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The GOP’s future is in flux as the party divides over support for Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney

The future of the Republican Party seems to be murky as lawmakers split over freshman Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming. In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not mention Greene by name but said the embrace of “loony lies and conspiracy theories are cancer for the Republican Party and our country.” CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN AM and breaks down what the party conflict means. Source

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Myanmar charges deposed leader following military coup

Myanmar authorities filed their first charge against the country’s deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, following Monday’s military coup. The charge gives Myanmar grounds to detain her for up to two weeks. CBS News correspondent and state department reporter Christina Ruffini joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source

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AstraZeneca vaccine shows promise in reducing the spread of COVID-19 as concern grows over virus mutations

New research suggests the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can not only prevent people from getting sick, it could also help reduce the spread of the virus. The news comes as concerns grow that new virus variants will make vaccines less effective. Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and advisor to the nonprofit COVID Act Now, discusses the spread of new virus mutations and the significance of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Source

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