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Facebook questioned over cryptocurrency plans

Facebook officials were on Captiol Hill for a hearing on the company’s plan for a cryptocurrency called Libra. The social network has faced scrutiny over the years for issues with data security, and now lawmakers are voicing concern about the security of users’ financial information. CNET editor-at-arge Ian Sherr joined CBSN with details. Source

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Groups cut ties with Sackler family over OxyContin lawsuits

Museums and universities are cutting ties with the Sackler family amid lawsuits against them and the company they run, Purdue Pharma. They’re accused of engaging in aggressive marketing tactics for the painkiller OxyContin, which fueled the opioid crisis. Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Hopkins joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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Trump looks to make “The Squad” the faces of the Democratic Party

More Democratic presidential candidates are criticizing President Trump for his string of racist tweets and comments targeting four freshman members of Congress. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about the response to the president and the overall state of the race. Source

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