The Justice Department official overseeing the case against 12 Russian intelligence agents who were indicted for hacking the 2016 election says he believes he could prove the agents’ guilt before a jury. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday Source
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60 Minutes goes inside Russia’s 2016 election hacking
The Justice Department official overseeing the case against 12 Russian intelligence agents who were indicted for hacking the 2016 election says he believes he could prove the agents’ guilt before a jury. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday Source
Trump admin will take case to restart executions to Supreme Court
A judge halted the plan to restart federal executions on Thursday Source
Cory Booker raises $650K after Democratic debate in Atlanta
Senator Cory Booker has received $650,000 in donations since the Democratic presidential debate in Atlanta, according to his campaign. However, he still needs to do better in the polls to qualify for December’s debate. Booker’s national press secretary Sabrina Singh joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the state of the campaign. Source
New HBO documentary highlights Apollo Theater’s legacy
A new HBO documentary, “The Apollo,” traces the theater’s historic legacy since its opening over 100 years ago. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller joined CBSN with a behind-the-scenes look. Source
Coldplay won’t tour because of environmental concerns
“We would be disappointed if it’s not carbon neutral,” frontman Chris Martin said Source
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is officially canceled for 2019
The show has been a world-famous annual event, but ratings have dropped amid criticism for its “sex sells” image Source
How social media enables divisions instead of fostering connections
A new report in The Atlantic explores how social media is allowing the rapid spread of hatred through algorithms. NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joined CBSN to discuss how technology is enabling divisions in the U.S. instead of bringing people together. Source
New Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues his estate over alleged sexual abuse
Teala Davis, 34, says she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein at his various estates for a year when she was 17 years old. Davis has joined a number of other alleged Epstein victims in suing his estate. Source
Google, Snapchat update political ad policies ahead of 2020 election
Google and Snapchat revealed their political ad policies this week, and Twitter made tweaks to its own rules. This comes as Facebook faces increasing backlash over its handling of political ads. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN to discuss. Source