The Justice Department said it is reviewing an earlier decision to decline prosecution against two former FBI agents embroiled in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse cases after new information has emerged. Source
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Mark Zuckerberg breaks silence after Facebook whistleblower testifies before Congress
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded for the first time after Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen described the company as a culture of secrecy and complacency that put profits over safety in bombshell testimony to lawmakers. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
DOJ reviews decision not to prosecute former FBI agents involved in the Larry Nassar investigation
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said her department is reviewing its decision not to prosecute two former agents for allegedly failing to properly investigate complaints against Larry Nassar. The announcement came just three weeks after an emotional Senate hearing in which former USA gymnasts responded to a report released by the DOJ’S Office of the Inspector General. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Singapore patrol robots warn people of “undesirable” behavior
Officials say the technology is needed to reduce the policing burden, but some worry “Robocop” is becoming all too real. Source
U.S. engagement in Afghanistan: Past, present and future
CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis interviews three top former intelligence officials about U.S. engagement in Afghanistan. Source
Antisemitic graffiti found on Auschwitz Nazi death camp barracks
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum called the inscriptions “an outrageous attack on the symbol of one of the greatest tragedies in human history.” Source
Google helping users of its offerings shrink their carbon footprints
The company says it’s tweaking widely used tools for picking driving routes and flights, shopping and more to enable users factor climate change into choices they make. Source
“We haven’t seen anything yet”: Food prices continue to climb
One expert says prices will keep rising “for a good year and a half.” And many items are in short supply. Source
Facebook whistleblower accuses social media giant of “moral bankruptcy” and says its platforms are harmful to teens
Following an explosive interview on “60 Minutes,” Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday. She accused the social media giant of being morally bankrupt and said Facebook’s platforms are harmful to the mental health of teens. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave details the hearing, then CBSN anchor Elain Quijano speaks with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about what Congress could potentially do to address these concerns. Source
New York City police union leader resigns after FBI raids his home
An FBI spokesperson said the search was part of an ongoing investigation and had no further comment. Source