Play:groundNYC is the first “adventure playground” in NYC in decades. Adventure playgrounds are meant to give children a space to create, destroy and take risks without parents controlling their environment. CBSN took a closer look at the junk playground at NYC’s Governors Island. Source
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House approves bill that would admit Washington, D.C., as 51st state
Although the bill passed in the House, it’s likely to fail in the Senate. Source
Tech giants team up for artificial intelligence alliance
Some of the biggest tech giants in the country, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon and IBM, are teaming up to get ahead of the curve on artificial intelligence. CNET Editor Brian Tong joins CBSN to talk about how this will change the future. Source
Facebook testing Snapchat clone “Messenger Day”
Facebook is testing a Snapchat-style temporary messaging service called Messenger Day. The app is currently being tested in Poland, where Snapchat is not available. CNET Editor Brian Tong joins CBSN to discuss if the new app has a chance. Source
Boulder shooting suspect faces more charges
Colorado prosecutors have filed more than 40 additional charges against the suspect in last month’s deadly grocery store shooting. Source
Ava DuVernay on film career, inclusion and diversity
Academy Award-winning movie “Selma” made Ava DuVernay the first woman of color to direct a film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Her new documentary, “13th,” opens the New York Film Festival Friday. Gayle King spoke with DuVernay about an exceptional career with an untraditional start. Source
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah Talks Draft Scenarios for Titans
Jeremiah offered a best-case scenario for the Titans in the first round of next week’s NFL Draft, and he also has ideas on how the team could attack some of its roster needs. Source
Man who set off pipe bomb in NYC subway gets life in prison
Akayed Ullah apologized before the judge sentenced him, calling the crime “barbaric and heinous.” Source
GOP senators unveil $568 billion infrastructure plan
The $568 billion framework that is significantly smaller than the president’s $2 trillion plan. Source
Charles Osgood tribute: Harry Smith
The former “Early Show” anchor pays tribute to the longtime host of “Sunday Morning.” Source