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U.K. teen’s parents suing Trump administration and Anne Sacoolas

Lawyers for the family of Harry Dunn are now targeting the White House in the death of the 19-year-old in England. The family tells CBS News they are pursuing a civil suit against the Trump administration, as well as Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat who was involved in the car accident that killed Dunn. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

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Whistleblower says CDC backed away from climate change

Dr. George Luber, who was head of the climate and health program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tells CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann that the agency walked away from climate change research over fears of antagonizing the White House. Source

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Sexual assault survivors fight “exceptional clearance”

Sexual assault survivors are fighting back against a controversial law enforcement practice, which they say helps attackers avoid justice. “Exceptional clearance” allows unsolved cases to be closed if a victim is deemed uncooperative, or a district attorney declines to prosecute. In 2017, more than 40% of closed rape cases nationwide were “exceptionally cleared.” Nikki Battiste met one survivor for our Eye on America series. Source

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