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New search area for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

Australian authorities have refined their search area for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared in March. Investigators say the plane may have left course earlier than previously thought. Anthony Mason reports. Source

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Venice Film Festival kicks off

The Venice Film Festival starts Wednesday with the premiere screening of Michael Keaton’s “Birdman.” Plus, Kim Kardashian will guest star on the CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source

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Sights and sounds of the Night of the Taranta festival

The Night of the Taranta is the most popular folk music event in Europe. Held at the end of August in front of a 16th century church and Augustinian convent, 150,000 people came together in the small town of Melpignano, Italy. Sabina Castelfranco reports. Source

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Equal Pay Day spurs debate over the wage gap between men and women

Wednesday marks Equal Pay Day in the United States, a day that symbolizes how far into the new year a woman needs to work to earn as much as her male counterpart made in the previous year. The House Reform Committee is holding a hearing today on equal pay. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

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How to avoid extra hotel charges

Hotels are finding new ways to nickel-and-dime their customers despite revenue spikes. A new study says hotels will take in $2.25 billion this year from surcharges alone. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg sits down with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts with tips on how to avoid extra fees. Source

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Biden urges Congress to pass gun control bills

President Biden is calling on Congress to close background check loopholes and pass an assault weapons ban following the two recent mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia that left 18 people dead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

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