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Detroit 1967: When a city went up in flames

Fifty years have passed since the summer of 1967, which saw urban riots in many of our largest cities, including New York, Newark, N.J., and Detroit. A new movie by Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, “Detroit,” dramatizes one of the most notorious incidents of those terrible days. Michelle Miller takes us back. (Caution: There is language some may find offensive.) Source

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Willie Nelson: For The Record

Now 84, country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is on the road again – performing, writing music, and releasing a new album, “God’s Problem Child,” which features songs like “Still Not Dead.” He talks with CBS News’ Bob Schieffer about songwriting, longevity, and how he will never quit. Originally broadcast on April 2, 2017. Source

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Crime author Linda Fairstein

As a prosecutor in Manhattan’s District Attorney’s Office, Linda Fairstein pioneered the use of DNA evidence in cases against sexual offenders. She was even the inspiration for some of the tough prosecutors you see on TV. But Fairstein has made a second career for herself as an award-winning writer of crime novels featuring prosecutor Alex Cooper, including her 19th, “Deadfall.” Lesley Stahl talks with Fairstein about the truth behind her fiction. Source

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Longtime voice of Kermit the Frog fired

Steve Whitemire, Kermit the Frog’s puppeteer, says he’s been fired after 27 years on the job. The reason for the firing is unclear. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green has the story. Source

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Amid Russia uproar, Trump tells reporters his son is a “good boy”

Senate Intelligence Committee vice chairman Mark Warner says they’ve requested documents from Donald Trump Jr. and Jared Kushner after their meeting with a Russian lawyer was revealed. The revelations followed President Trump to Paris and will be waiting for him upon his return. Major Garrett reports. Source

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Betsy DeVos rethinks Obama-era guidelines for campus sex assault

A civil rights assistant to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is apologizing for comments she made about campus sexual assault. Candice Jackson told the New York Times that “90 percent” of campus sexual assault accusations “fall into the category of ‘we were both drunk.'” The Trump administration may roll back Obama-era guidelines on campus sexual assault. Jan Crawford reports. Source

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From health care to Russia probe, lawmakers weigh in

From the Russia investigation and health care to tax reform, CBS News contributor Frank Luntz had a wide-ranging conversation with a bipartisan group of Congress members that included three senators and nine representatives. Six were Democrats and six were Republicans. Source

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