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Lizzo’s ride to the top, from “band nerd” to Grammy-nominated artist

While it may seem that Lizzo came out of nowhere, the Grammy-nominated rapper, singer, songwriter and classically trained flautist has actually been perfecting her craft for almost a decade. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King met up with her at her favorite Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn to talk about her long ride to the top, as part of our Road to the Grammys series. Source

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Prince Harry, Meghan had “no other option” than to split from royal family

In his first public comments since announcing a plan to withdraw from official duties, Prince Harry says he had “no other option” but to cut most of his royal ties. Charlie D’Agata reports on the emotional speech Harry gave Sunday night, after Queen Elizabeth announced the highly anticipated details of the new arrangement for him and his wife Meghan. Source

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MLK Jr.’s children, grandchild read his American dream speech

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, and his granddaughter, Yolanda King, read part of the civil rights icon’s “The American Dream” sermon. MLK Jr. originally delivered the speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta in 1965. Source

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Harry and Meghan are in “uncharted territory” after royal split

Prince Harry is speaking publicly for the first time about his and Meghan Markle’s unprecedented decision to give up their royal duties. As part of the deal, Harry and Meghan will lose their most prestigious royal titles and will no longer receive public funds. Roya Nikkhah reports on why the couple can’t continue serving in a royal capacity. Source

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Ex-Senator Jeff Flake’s advice to Republicans ahead of impeachment trial

As the impeachment trial of President Trump gets underway this week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he’ll force votes to call four witnesses at the trial if Majority Leader Mitch McConnell doesn’t do so. Democrats will need the votes of four Republicans. Republican Jeff Flake of Arizona, who served in the Senate from 2013 until last year, joins “CBS This Morning” with his advice for members of his party. Source

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