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Trump names new acting director of national intelligence

President Trump named Joseph Maguire to replace Dan Coats as acting director of national intelligence. Maguire’s nomination follows the withdrawal of Mr. Trump’s original pick, Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas, who wthdrew his name following media scrutiny over his qualifications for the role. Source

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Undocumented immigrants in Mississippi live in fear of an ICE raid

Undocumented immigrants in Mississippi are living in fear after a massive immigration raid. ICE officials say 680 people were arrested Wednesday at food processing plants around the state. Thursday morning, more than 300 people had been released. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Source

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UN issues stark warning on climate change

On Thursday, the U.N. issued a warning in the fight against climate change: The world will need to change the way it eats. That’s the big takeaway from the first-ever comprehensive look at climate change and land use. Adriana Diaz reports. Source

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Andrew McCabe suing FBI over his firing

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has sued the FBI and Justice Department over his 2018 firing, claiming his right to due process was violated and ultimately blaming President Trump. McCabe filed the suit Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Source

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U.S. proposes ban on cocoa from the Ivory Coast over evidence of forced child labor

The Ivory Coast is pushing back against a proposed U.S. ban on cocoa from the West African country after senators found “overwhelming evidence” that the farms rely on child labor. It follows a Washington Post story that documented the lives of 12 child laborers on Ivorian cocoa farms. Washington Post reporter Peter Whoriskey joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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