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Groundbreaking civil rights lawyers talk about their lives’ work: Extended cut

Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump are two renowned attorneys known for their work in civil rights. Gray was the lawyer for Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, while Crump more recently represented the families of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Michael Brown in Missouri. “CBS This Morning” brought them together to talk about their lives’ work as part of our Trailblazers series honoring Black History Month. In this extended interview, Gray and Crump detail growing up during a time of segregation and what inspired them to pursue a career in civil rights. Source

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Why many crimes go unreported in the U.K.

A police shortage in Britain means there are not enough officers to investigate everyday crimes like car theft and burglary. As a result, members of the public often don’t report incidents. Simon Bates explains for this week’s London Calling. Source

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses Middle East peace plan

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has rejected the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan. He then held a press conference in New York with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to discuss their plans to resume negotiations. Olmert joined CBSN’s Reena Ninan to discuss the state of the coming peace talks. Source

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Trump praises Barr for intervening in Roger Stone case

Four federal prosecutors resigned from the Roger Stone case after Justice Department officials under Attorney General William Barr changed their recommended sentence for former Trump adviser Roger Stone. President Trump praised Barr for intervening. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to explain the latest from the White House. Source

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