A record number of fires have devastated the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries Source
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Celebrities call for action against raging Amazon fires
Leonardo DiCaprio, Diddy and Madonna are among the celebrities calling for action Source
Massachusetts congressman drops out of presidential race
Seth Moulton is the third Democratic presidential candidate to drop out of the race in the past week Source
Seth Moulton drops out of presidential race
Seth Moulton is the third Democratic presidential candidate to drop out of the race in the past week. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the latest developments. Source
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80 charged in massive online scam; Isle de Jean Charles quickly disappearing Source
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods in latest trade war salvo
Tit-for-tat levies are the latest salvo in the escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies Source
Naomi Osaka is “nervous” to talk to Serena Williams
Osaka is heading to the 139th U.S. Open next week to defend her title Source
David Koch, conservative donor and philanthropist, has died at age 79
David Koch had stepped down from the Koch brothers’ network of business and political activities after deteriorating health last year Source
What are the psychological effects of being a “kid influencer”?
The growing popularity of so-called “kid influencers” is raising questions about the potential impact of sharing children’s lives online. These social media stars promote products on Instagram and make millions posting short vlogs. A recent study found about one in three kids between the ages of 8 and 12 aspire to be either a vlogger or a YouTuber. The latest CBSN Original, “Kid Influencers: Few Rules, Big Money,” looks inside the estimated $4.6 billion influencer business. Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the psyhological impact this could have on the children involved. Source
Capital One hacker should stay locked up, prosecutors say
The former Amazon software engineer accused of hacking Capital One is a flight risk, U.S. prosecutors said Source