Does Facebook know what you think about politics? The social network has begun labeling users’ political leanings in order to target advertising. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss. Source
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Cargo shorts: To wear or not to wear?
Go through a man’s closet or dresser and you’re likely to find items that are more about comfort and function than fashion. That’s why a fiery debate erupted after a recent Wall Street Journal article suggested that men who wear cargo shorts are destined to sleep on the sofa. Jamie Wax reports. Source
Revealing hidden social media lives of America’s youth
A new survey of teenagers and parents finds that 60 percent of teen internet users have created online accounts that their folks don’t know about. That’s more than twice the percentage of parents who suspect their teens have secret accounts. Wired magazine contributor Mary H.K. Choi joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her latest article, “Like. Ghost. Flirt,” and how she met with five teens across the country to learn how high schoolers actually use social media. Source
Newly-discovered planet has similarities to Earth
It turns out the next star over in our corner of the galaxy has a planet that looks a lot like ours. It is the closest potentially habitable world ever detected outside our solar system. Charlie D’Agata reports on why astronomers are so excited. Source
Surgeon general’s letter to clinicians in crusade against opioid abuse
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls America’s opioid epidemic the health crisis of our generation. It causes more than 1,000 emergency room visits and kills 78 people every day. This week, Dr. Murthy is taking the unprecedented step of mailing letters to the 2.3 million prescribers in America. First on “CBS This Morning,” Dr. Murthy shows how he wants clinicians to help in the fight. Source
Martin Shkreli weighs in on the rising costs of EpiPens, fraud charges
The cost of EpiPens are on the rise. Founder and former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, Martin Shkreli, joins CBSN with to discuss why he believes the price hike is justified and why he raised the price of Daraprim by 5000%. Source
Report: Clinton met with donors while secretary of state
The Associated Press reports Hillary Clinton met with Clinton Foundation donors while she was serving as secretary of state. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss the implications for her campaign. Source
Watch: Mike Pence introduces himself to a barber
One barber had an interesting encounter with vice presidential candidate Mike Pence after meeting him for the first time. CBS News correspondent Dana Jacobson has more. Source
President Obama visits flood victims in Louisiana
President Obama walked through a devastated neighborhood in Zachary, Louisiana on Tuesday. He urged victims to apply for federal aid while acknowledging a full recovery will require more effort. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Sanitation crews target standing water in Zika zones
In Miami Beach, city sanitation crews are vacuuming standing water, which is a breeding ground for Zika-carrying mosquitoes. This comes as officials are now trying to determine if there is a third hot spot in Florida. David Begnaud has more. Source