There are widespread concerns about Russian interference as the U.S. prepares for the 2020 presidential election. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson looked at misinformation campaigns pushed by suspected bots during the recent impeachment hearings and how tactics used to interfere in our democracy could threaten the upcoming election. Source
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ICYMI: A look back at Sunday’s 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Bill Whitaker reports on how the Russians hacked the 2016 election, a widow tells Sharyn Alfonsi the story behind a heartbreaking photo, and Lesley Stahl shows how scientists are using brain imaging to try to read minds Source
Navy secretary fired over Eddie Gallagher case defends decision
Richard Spencer, the former Navy secretary who was forced out over his handling of a controversial case involving Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, defended his actions in an interview with CBS News correspondent David Martin on Monday, his first since he was fired Sunday. Source
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Adnan Syed of “Serial” fame
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Maryland man’s bid for a new trial based on information uncovered by the hit podcast “Serial.” Paul Gessler of CBS Baltimore has the details. Source
Hong Kong voters rebuke Beijing on election day with pro-democracy landslide
Voters in Hong Kong turned out in droves Sunday to deliver a victory for the pro-democracy movement. The district elections are widely seen as a rebuke of Beijing’s policies after months of protests and violence in the streets. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN from Hong Kong with the latest. Source
California bar to reopen after 2018 mass shooting
“It’s gonna take a little while,” said one of the co-owners in a video posted on Facebook. Source
2 die in fall while hiking at Arches National Park
Conditions on the trail at Delicate Arch were a mix of rainy and snowy, but rangers said it’s too early to speculate what caused all three people to fall. Source
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At least two killed in London terror attack; Thor the bulldog takes home top prize at dog show Source
White House weighing whether to participate in impeachment inquiry hearings
House Judicary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler is allowing President Trump to send lawyers to next week’s hearing in the impeachment inquiry. But it’s unclear whether the White House will participate. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the latest in the impeachment inquiry. Source
First highway bridge connecting China and Russia is complete
The $295 million project is more than 1,700 feet long and is set to open next spring. Source