Politicians accused Facebook of “playing with matches,” suggesting it would use Libra as another data-collection tool Source
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Oldest coal mine in Wyoming in danger of closing
Coming after string of bankruptcies, it’s another sign of coal’s falling fortunes despite Trump’s vow to rescue industry Source
R. Kelly held without bond on sex crime charges
Kelly had previously been free on a $1 million bond but was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges Source
Facebook to testify in Congress on Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook will be testifying over two days in Congress as lawmakers express concerns on the social media platform’s new cryptocurrency, Libra. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joined CBSN AM to discsuss. Source
Puerto Rico governor defies calls to resign despite protests
The White House on Tuesday said the political crisis vindicated President Trump’s repeated accusations that the Puerto Rican government is corrupt Source
Mitch McConnell says Trump is “not a racist”
The Senate majority leader defended the president’s controversial tweets targeting four congresswomen Source
Kamala Harris introduces plan to lower prescription drug prices
This is at least the fourth policy proposal from Harris that promises to use powers of the presidency if Congress does not act Source
Couple married for 71 years dies on same day
Herbert and Frances died exactly 12 hours apart and their love story sounds more like “The Notebook” than real life Source
Political video ad spending expected to grow in 2020
According to a report by Axios, the market for political video ads is expected to reach $6 billion in the 2020 election cycle. Sara Fischer, a media reporter for Axios, joined CBSN with more on the trend. Source
Nestlé launching new chocolate that ditches refined sugar
Swiss food maker says it’s developed a way to make chocolate that relies on its natural sweetness Source