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Hungary’s Prime Minister Orban tightens grip with university legislation

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban brought his ideal of an “illiberal state” even closer to fruition this week when the country’s parliament passed legislation that would put universities and cultural institutions under the control of government-appointed trustees. Budapest-based Reuters correspondent Marton Dunai joins CBSN AM to talk about Hungary’s latest democratic backsliding. Source

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Biden says nearly 60% of American adults are partially vaccinated

President Biden said new data shows nearly 60% of American adults are partially vaccinated. Plus, for the first time since the pandemic began, coronavirus cases are dropping in all 50 states. This all comes as many people are wondering whether it is actually safe to take off your mask. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source

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5/17: Red and Blue

Biden speaks to Israeli prime minister about rising violence in the Middle East; The fight to change voter laws in several states Source

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Biden supports cease-fire between Israel and Gaza in 2nd week of violence

In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, President Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to the White House. Since May 10, attacks between the two sides have caused widespread damage and left hundreds dead. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv with the latest. Then, Ishaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with his analysis. Source

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Plea deal for associate of Representative Matt Gaetz

A former associate of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty today to multiple federal charges including child sex trafficking and cooperate with investigators. Gaetz says this case has nothing to do with him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM with more details. Source

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What to do if you’re still waiting for your tax refund

Monday, May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 income taxes, after the IRS pushed back the deadline due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many people who have already filed are still waiting for their refunds. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source

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WorldView: São Paulo’s mayor dies at 41; poll finds most Japanese citizens oppose hosting Olympics

Citizens of São Paulo, Brazil, are mourning the death of the city’s youngest mayor. Meanwhile, concerns are growing in Japan over the upcoming Olympics, and Samoa is set to get its first female leader. Also, a new World Health Organization study found working longer hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London with those international headlines. Source

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