A Long Island, New York, company is accused of illegally importing Chinese-made security equipment and then selling it to the U.S. military. Now seven people are facing charges. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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14-year-old double amputee pursuing his football dreams
Calder Hodge was born with a rare birth defect and his legs were amputated above the knee at age 2. But that hasn’t stopped him from playing football. Janet Shamlian shares his story. Source
How Cory Booker’s campaign plans to make the cut for the next presidential debate
Sabrina Singh, national press secretary for Senator Cory Booker’s presidential campaign, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how the campaign will meet fundraising criteria ahead of the next debate. Source
Democrats oppose controversial Vegas law targeting homeless people
Despite objections from high-profile Democrats, the City Council voted to make it illegal to sleep or camp in public places if beds are available at local shelters Source
Company accused of selling Chinese-made security products
The equipment had known cyber-security vulnerabilities and could have been hacked by the Chinese Source
Funerals for Americans killed in Mexico ambush draw hundreds
Mexican officials say gunmen who killed three women and six children may have mistaken the group’s large SUVs for those of a rival drug gang Source
Funerals held for American family killed in Mexico
Funerals were held for some of the victims of an ambush in Mexico that claimed the lives of nine Americans. The other victims will be laid to rest later this week. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Book by “Anonymous” prompts denials from White House officials
An explosive new book by “Anonymous” is prompting denials from current and former Trump administration officials. The book claims staffers thought Mike Pence was prepared to sign a letter invoking the 25th Amendment. Paula Reid reports. Source
Americans prepare for Arctic blast
It’s time to bundle up. More than 70 percent of Americans will face freezing temperatures in the next week. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Source
Matchmaking companies gamify dating apps to hook users
Dating apps are incentivized to keep users hooked to their platforms. CBSN Originals producer Diego Senior joins CBSN to discuss the documentary “Speaking Frankly: Dating Apps,” which examines the digital world of dating. Source