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Dozens die in nightclub fire in Romania

A deadly fire erupted in a nightclub in Romania. At least 27 people were killed during a rock concert in the basement club. The performance included fireworks. The fire caused a stampede for the only available exit. Barry Petersen reports. Source

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Obama sends troops into fight against ISIS in Syria

President Obama has ordered about 50 U.S. special operations troops to Northern Syria to aid Kurdish units and others battling the ISIS terror army. Mr. Obama had previously said he would not send U.S. ground forces to Syria. A White House spokesman says the special forces will not be serving as front-line combat troops, but also said, “There’s no denying the serious risk they will be facing.” David Martin reports. Source

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Friday Night Lights

An Alabama high school football coach always wanted sons, but got two amazing daughters instead. Before he retired, his oldest girl gave him the game of his life. Steve Hartman reports “On The Road.” Source

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John Oliver: I’m not a journalist

“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is never far behind when it comes to satirizing the news. The show is in its second season and has renewed for two more. John Oliver joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the “John Oliver effect” and why he doesn’t consider himself to be a journalist. Source

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Philadelphia police join anti-Tarantino boycott

Philadelphia’s police union is the latest after the LAPD and NYPD to boycott director Quentin Tarantino for controversial remarks made at an anti-police violence rally. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has the latest. Source

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Sopranos star uncovers painting worth $10M

Federico Castelluccio, the actor who played Italian tough guy Furio on HBO’s hit series “The Sopranos,” is at the center of a surprising real-life adventure. Kenneth Craig reports from Princeton, New Jersey, on the actor – and his multimillion-dollar discovery. Source

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