White supremacists in the U.S. are growing in number, and changing their tactics. To go mainstream, they’re organizing to run for local office. What’s behind their rise? Tony Tony Dokoupil investigates for “CBSN: On Assignment.” Source
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Is Iceland on track to eliminate Down syndrome?
Over the past decade, Iceland has virtually eliminated new cases of Down syndrome through widespread use of genetic testing. But some are troubled by a society that can “pick and choose” which children get born. Elaine Quijano went to Iceland to look at the impact for “CBSN: On Assignment.” Source
The Guns of Chicago
Some 4,331 people were injured in gun violence incidents in 2016, up dramatically from the year before. Adriana Diaz looks into Chicago’s gun crisis for “CBSN: On Assignment” and meets people who feel they can never risk leaving home without one. Source
“CBSN: On Assignment” takes a closer look at gun violence in Chicago
“CBSN: On Assignment” reports on the intense gun violence on the streets of Chicago, where shootings have claimed hundreds of lives. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with more. Source
Instagram is trying to eliminate hate
Instagram is on a mission to become the “kindest” place on the internet. But what do its efforts to combat toxic trolls mean for free speech? Wired magazine editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson goes inside Instagram for “CBSN: On Assignment.” Source
When ISIS recruits children as killers, how hard is it to reverse the brainwashing?
As ISIS retreats, it leaves behind scores of indoctrinated children, trained to kill. Can they be deprogrammed to avoid becoming Al Qaeda 3.0? Charlie D’Agata investigates for “CBSN: On Assignment” Source
Japan’s population is plunging — can they fill the void with robots?
Japan’s population decline could be the biggest humanity has ever seen. Adam Yamaguchi went to Japan to learn how they’re looking to robots to prop up their dwindling numbers, and maybe even redefine what being “human” means. Source
“CBSN: On Assignment” explores Japan’s future of humanoid robots
Japan is in desperate need of caretakers due to low immigration and a rapidly aging population. To solve this issue, the country is introducing lifelike robots to help with daily life. “CBSN: On Assignment” correspondent Adam Yamaguchi traveled to the University of Osaka in Japan to learn more about these machines. Source
Fauci warns U.S. is heading in “wrong direction” as COVID cases skyrocket again
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is heading in the “wrong direction” with the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing, and as Manuel Bojorquez and David Begnaud report, most of those infections are among the unvaccinated. Then, internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
Olympics shocker: Osaka beaten and is out of the Tokyo Games
Host country’s superstar lost in the third round. She’d taken a two-month mental health break before the Olympics. Source