Tuesday’s drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons, making it the largest in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Source
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What we know about tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic
At least seven tourists have died so far this year in the Dominican Republic after arriving on the island healthy Source
16.5 tons of cocaine seized in massive drug bust
The drug bust is the largest in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, with a street value of more than $1 billion Source
U.N. warns of global “groundswell” of hate speech
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the world is in danger of forgetting the lessons of the Holocaust Source
White House knew of Shanahan domestic incident for months, officials say
Shanahan’s expected nomination to become defense secretary was on track “even of this morning,” an administration official told CBS News Source
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade Source
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan withdraws nomination amid domestic violence claims
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is withdrawing from the confirmation process after accusations of domestic violence by his ex-wife. Secretary of the Army Mark Esper will be taking his place. This comes as the Pentagon also announced it will be sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN with more. Source
Shanahan out as defense chief after reports of domestic incidents
Shanahan faced scrutiny over several domestic incidents involving members of his family several years ago Source
Facebook unveils plans for Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook is jumping into the cryptocurrency market. The company unveiled a new digital currency called Libra on Tuesday. It will be used on a blockchain-based system called Calibra, which will oversee security of users’ financial data. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins CBSN with details. Source
Why Stonehenge “waste material” may be “Holy Grail” for geologists
No one really knows how or why Stonehenge was created — but this cylinder of rock could provide some answers Source