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Trump downplays recession concerns as he weighs tax cuts

President Trump is making plans to try and prevent an economic downturn, even as he rejects the idea a recession could be on the way. For the first time Tuesday, the president said he’s considering various tax cuts to boost the economy. At the same time, retailers like Home Depot, Kohl’s and JC Penney warn that the trade war with China is hurting their businesses and may force consumers to pay higher prices. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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Wedding bombing casts shadow over peace talks with Taliban

The U.S. envoy negotiating to end America’s longest war is resuming talks with the Taliban in Qatar on Wednesday. After nearly 18 years of fighting in Afghanistan, it’s not just the Taliban that concerns the U.S. ISIS is also a threat. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

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American man charged with killing resort worker facing threats

A lawyer for a Connecticut man charged with killing a Caribbean resort worker says her client is receiving threats of violence. CBS News has obtained voicemails with some of the threats against Scott Hapgood. He’s expected in an Anguilla court Thursday in connection with the death of Kenny Mitchel. Hapgood says Mitchel attacked him in his hotel room. Errol Barnett reports. Source

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ISIS regaining strength after Trump claims group was defeated

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that ISIS is regaining strength in some areas, even though its self-proclaimed “caliphate” has been dismantled. The group claimed responsibility this week for a bombing at a wedding in Afghanistan that left at least 80 dead. National security and foreign policy exepert Asha Castleberry joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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