Every candidate had threatened not to attend the debate unless a deal was struck between employees of Loyola Marymount University, the host of the debate, and food service giant Sodexo. Source
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Sacklers cashed out $10.4 billion from Purdue Pharma in last decade
Analysis commissioned by bankruptcy court could fuel calls for Sackler family members to return their drug windfall. Source
Hilarie Burton: Hallmark ignored “inclusivity” requests
The “One Tree Hill” star says she insisted on having a more diverse cast, but claims her requests were ignored. Source
Pope Francis abolishes use of “pontifical secret” in clergy sex abuse cases
Pope Francis is taking major new steps to open up the Catholic Church’s handling of alleged sexual abuse by priests. The Vatican has announced that clergy abuse cases will no longer be handled as a so-called “pontifical secret.” Officials say that will allow bishops to cooperate more openly with police and alleged victims. Seth Doane reports. Source
Rick Gates, ex-Trump official who aided Mueller, to be sentenced
The former deputy chairman of the Trump campaign pleaded guilty in 2018 and became the government’s star witness in three trials. Source
5G in 2020: Next generation wireless network
The next generation of wireless network is just around the corner. 5G service, which provides connection speeds up to ten times as fast as the speediest home broadband service, is expected to see a wide rollout in 2020. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN AM to talk more about the impact of this technology. Source
Monastery in Iraq survives centuries of upheaval, but threat is still felt
Over the centuries, the Rabban Hormizd Monastery has been more than a house of worship. It’s been a sanctuary. Source
Most U.S. tech jobs clustered in just 5 major cities
Although the technology industry has boomed, most smaller cities around the country aren’t benefiting much Source
Ancient Christian monastery in Iraq survives centuries of upheaval
For our series World of Worship, we sent correspondents around the globe to show us how different people celebrate their faith and honor religious traditions. Iraq has suffered terrible violence in recent years, often inflamed by religious differences. But in a country where worship can come at a heavy cost, an ancient Christian monastery hidden in the mountains provides an unlikely oasis. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Pakistan ex-President Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death for treason
Musharraf was a military commander who seized power and became a key U.S. ally in the “war on terror.” Source