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“Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina sentenced to 25 years in Rwanda on terrorism-related charges

Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was found guilty on Monday of terrorism-related charges. Rusesabagina, who’s a longtime critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, denied the charges against him and says they’re an attempt to silence him. Rusesabagina’s daughter, Anaise Kanimba, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the circumstances of her father’s arrest and trial, and how the family plans to fight the conviction. Source

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U.S. Capitol police officer discusses healing after January 6 insurrection

Eight months after the deadly January 6 insurrection, some U.S. Capitol police officers who worked to defend the building are still trying to heal from the trauma of that day. Many officers who were there say they were both physically and verbally assaulted by mob that stormed the building and professed their support for former President Trump. More than 100 officers were injured. Officer Harry Dunn, who was at the Capitol on January 6 and testified before about that day before a House select committee, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss his healing process. Source

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Company’s salary increase brings baby boom

A few years ago, Gravity Payments’ CEO gave his employees a minimum salary of $70,000. Since then, there’s been a baby boom at the Seattle-based company. Workers say they feel more financial stability. Carter Evans reports. Source

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