House Democrats release plan to fight climate change
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House Democrats have released a 500-page report with recommendations for government action to help fight climate change. Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida is the chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and she joined CBSN to discuss the recommendations.
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SpaceX takes over small community in Texas
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SpaceX broke ground on a facility in Boca Chica, Texas, in 2014. While the move has brought some economic development to the area, there's also been some concerns from residents who say SpaceX is tearing their town apart. Freelance journalist Rachel Monroe joins CBSN to discuss what it?s like living in the shadow of the aerospace company.
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Some jobs robots are now doing
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Automaker Ford bought two robots that can deliver and store packages. Robots are also flipping burgers, serving coffee and doing surgery.
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Almanac: Discovering bacteria
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On September 17, 1683, Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek announced his discovery of single-cell organisms in human dental plaque. Jane Pauley reports.
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David Pogue on your evolving smartphone
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What's the difference between an iPhone and a Galaxy? A lot less today, as Apple and Samsung keep taking inspiration from the other when they release new versions of their smartphones. David Pogue of Yahoo Finance looks into changes in the cellular landscape.
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Trump touts energy policies at natural gas plant
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President Trump was in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to showcase his administration's energy policy. At a natural gas facility near Pittsburgh, the president touted fossil fuels and U.S. energy production. He also made his case for reelection at the official White House event.
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Million animals, plants at risk of extinction due to human activities, U.N. report says
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About one million species of animals and plants around the world are now at risk of extinction, in part due to pollution and over-fishing. A new United Nations report says nature is essential for our existence and a good quality of life, but point to a stark warning: humans are transforming the planet?s natural habitat at an unprecedented rate. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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