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Tennessee lawmakers wrap up second day of debate on controversial abortion bill

Tennessee state lawmakers wrapped up the second day of hearings on a controversial amendment that would ban abortions after a woman knows she is pregnant. The measure is expected to pass the Republican-controlled legislature. CBS News reporter Kate Smith is in Nashville, and joined “Red and Blue” for an update on today’s testimonies. Source

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Bernie Sanders echoes Trump in Washington Post feud

Senator Bernie Sanders is attacking the Washington Post on the campaign trail, saying the paper is harsh on him because of his criticism of its owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The rhetoric mimics some of President Trump’s attacks on media outlets. Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” to discuss that and the day’s other political news. Source

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Will Tennessee pass a total ban on abortion?

Tennessee state lawmakers are hearing testimony on a controversial amendment that would ban abortions at any time during pregnancy. The original bill, which would prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, has been stalled in the legislature. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN from Nashville with the latest. Source

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Mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer speaks out two years later

It’s been two years since the violence at a white nationalist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia ignited a national discussion of racism and hate in America. Counter-protester Heather Heyer was killed and dozens were injured. Heyer’s mother, Susan Bro, is now urging Congress to pass anti-hate-crime legislation in her daughter’s name, and she joined CBSN to discuss it. Source

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Plácido Domingo, revered opera star, accused of sexual harassment

The Philadelphia Orchestra has canceled an invitation to have opera legend Plácido Domingo appear at its opening-night concert. This follows an Associated Press report that 9 women have accused Domingo of trying to pressure them into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and sometimes punishing them professionally if they refused. Domingo says the claims are inaccurate. CBS News’ Hilary Lane reports. Source

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