“Pardon me if I’m not impressed in any way by Rand Paul’s fiscal responsibility virtue signaling, Stewart said of Paul’s block Source
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Tributes pour in for legendary Capitol Hill staffer Bertie Bowman
After running away from home, Bertie Bowman worked his way up from sweeping the Capitol steps Source
What you should know before using popular Russian-owned aging app
There are new privacy concerns surrounding a popular app that makes users look older. FaceApp has more than 80 million active users but tech experts warn you may give up your privacy when you upload photos to the Russian-owned app. FaceApp said, “most images are deleted from our servers within 48 hours.” Lawmakers are now calling for an FBI investigation. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what people should know before using the popular app. Source
CBS News poll: Apollo 11 moon landing still major source of national pride
Eight in ten Americans say the 1969 moon landing represents the kind of achievement the U.S. is likely to achieve again someday, according to a new CBS News poll. Source
Can post-Brexit Britain count on a helping hand from Donald Trump?
If the U.K.’s divorce from the EU is messy, Britain’s next leader might need help from a long-time ally, but nothing is certain in the era of Trump Source
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared global health emergency
The deadly Ebola virus outbreak centered in Congo has been declared an international health emergency by the World Health Organization. More than 1,600 people have died since August. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports. Source
Judge who spared teen rape suspect due to “good family” terminated
New Jersey’s Supreme Court takes action against two judges who have faced criticism over their comments in cases involving sexual assault Source
The fight for transgender voices in 2020
The race for 2020 is looking more inclusive with a growing wave of transgender people seeking office Source
DNC warns 2020 Democratic campaigns to avoid Russian-made FaceApp
Artificial face-aging app has exploded in popularity, but given tech experts’ concerns over privacy, DNC says “benefits of avoiding the app outweigh the risks” Source
20 feared dead in suspected arson attack on Japanese anime studio
Japanese officials say suspect entered Kyoto Animation studios and doused it with accelerant; many staff couldn’t escape the smoke and flames Source