British cave explorer sought $190 million from Musk for allegedly branding him as a pedophile during a Twitter spat. Source
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White House refuses to participate in House impeachment hearings
In a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, President Trump’s legal counsel said the impeachment inquiry “has violated basic principles of due process and fundamental fairness.” But the White House rejected the committee’s invitation on Friday to participate in the hearings. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle talks to CBSN about what this means for the future of the impeachment process. Source
New York Mets controlling owners in talks to sell majority stake to Steve Cohen
The New York Mets confirmed its controlling owners are working on a deal to sell 80% of the franchise to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen. According to the plan, the Wilpon family will have a five-year transition period before officially handing over the reins to Cohen. CBSN New York reports. Source
Adult film star: Mental health in the industry needs attention
“Sometimes if they say something outspoken just about political views or something they believe in, sometimes they get hit with hundreds of death threats a day every day…” Source
Duncan Hunter resigns from Congress after guilty plea
After switching his plea, Representative Duncan Hunter was banned from casting votes in the House. Source
Cities say no to natural gas
Gas stoves and furnaces are on the way out. Cities across the U.S. are banning gas appliances in new buildings as they try to cut down on climate-warming emissions. Source
Justice Department to release report on Russian interference
Since last year, the Justice Department has been investigating the investigators at the FBI who first looked into Russia intereference in the 2016 election. Devlin Barrett, a national security reporter at the Washington Post, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about why the report isn’t expected to show what President Trump and his allies want it to. Source
Cities ban gas in new homes because of climate change
As states and cities set ambitious clean-energy goals, they’re moving to eliminate the “cleaner” fossil fuel. Source
Artist sells banana duct-taped to wall for $120,000 at Art Basel
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 at Miami’s Art Basel this week. CBS Miami’s Amber Diaz reports. Source
You can put a ring on it for less this engagement season
Sweethearts may luck out with savings of a few hundred bucks on diamonds, thanks to drop in China tourism in U.S. Source