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TikTok creator Heather DiRocco talks lawsuit over Montana ban

A group of TikTok creators in Montana are suing the state for banning the social media app, arguing the new law passed last week violates free speech. App stores are prohibited from allowing downloads of TikTok inside Montana. Heather DiRocco, a TikTok creator in Montana and one of the plaintiffs in this case, joined CBS News to talk about the suit. Source

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Mother calls for death penalty in Idaho college students murder case

The man accused of killing four Idaho college students last November will be arraigned Monday. Bryan Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He was arrested at his parents’ home in Pennsylvania six weeks after the alleged murders. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more. Source

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Ukraine denies Russia controls city of Bakhmut as mercenary Wagner Group claims victory

Russia says they have completely taken the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, but Kyiv disputes the claim. Ukrainian forces, while admitting they’ve lost ground, say they still control areas southwest of the city and are advancing around its flanks. Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have staked their claim to the city, planting flags on the rooftops of ruined buildings. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta and James Landale with the BBC have more. Source

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Young author and advocate Ta’kari Tatum on promoting mental health awareness for kids

Ten-year-old Ta’kari Tatum lost two loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic and saw many of his classmates struggling with their mental health during the lockdowns. Ta’kari joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss how he is taking the lessons he learned from his family about coping with tough times and spreading awareness through his book, “Snap It,” and his organization, The Rubber Band Mentality. Source

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