CBS News got rare access to the Afghan military as it prepares to fight the Taliban on its own when the U.S. pulls its troops out in September. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
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Movie theater offers playground for kids
A movie theater chain wants to make it fun again for families to go to the movies. Cinépolis opens two new auditoriums in Southern California. They have all the bells and whistles that moviegoers expect, but now with an elaborate play structure. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Impact of Fed interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, which could affect mortgage rates and credit card payments. Yahoo finance markets reporter Myles Udland joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Interpreting President Trump’s wiretapping allegations
There is still no evidence to support President Trump’s allegations that President Obama ordered wiretapping on Trump Tower. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to break down the latest on these allegations and the most recent developments in the Trump administration. Source
Unsealed videos show Officer Brian Sicknick during riot
The videos had been played in court proceedings related to the federal case against George Tanios and Julian Khater, both of whom are charged with conspiring to assault Officer Brian Sicknick at the U.S. Capitol. Source
3/15: House GOP intel leader splits from Trump on wiretapping charge; Family asks for peace after children went viral interrupting dad’s TV spot
GOP Rep. Devin Nunes, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said Wednesday that President Trump’s accusation that President Obama wiretapped him during the campaign holds no merit; Robert Kelly’s family became internet stars last week after his children barged into a live interview he was doing with BBC. Source
Two Russian spies among the four charged with hacking Yahoo
Federal authorities have charged four men, two of whom are Russian intelligence agents, in the massive Yahoo hack that compromised hundreds of millions of accounts. This marks the first time the U.S. government has issued criminal charges against Russian officials for cyber attacks. Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Fed calls inflation “transitory,” holds interest rates steady
Signs of economic growth are stoking fears of price hikes, but Fed policymakers say any inflation will be short-lived. Source
Storm threatens New Jersey coast with potential flooding
New Jersey residents are preparing for the worst as a major winter storm may lead to coastal flooding. CBS News’ Anna Werner reports. Source
Many Americans prefer a specific brand of vaccine
In a new survey, many Americans say social media posts by family and friends were a reason they favored a certain vaccine. Source