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Penn Badgley on the awkward, teenage years Jul 15, 2022

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Actor Penn Badgley, best known for his roles in "Gossip Girl" and "You," joins CBS News producer Anthony Martinez to discuss his new podcast "Podcrushed" - which aims to explore the awkwardness, heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. He explains how the podcast idea originated with his friends and co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. Badgley shares what drew him to acting as a shy, lonely and sensitive middle school kid. Plus, he tells us what viewers can expect from season two of Netflix's "You."

7/14: Dozens are unaccounted for in Virginia after severe flooding. Inflation hits a 41-year high. Pres. Biden talks tough on Iran during trip to Israel. Jul 14, 2022

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Dozens of people are unaccounted for in southwest Virginia after sudden and severe storms washed some homes right off their foundations. Inflation is still rising in America and the newest figures are raising serious concerns about our economy. Turning overseas, President Biden's visit to Israel is focusing squarely on Iran. The president tells an Israeli TV channel that he wants to restart talks to end Iran's nuclear program -- and if diplomacy fails, military force is "a last resort." The family of a Palestinian-American journalist, shot to death while covering violence in the West Bank, is unhappy the president will not meet with them in Israel. U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian courtroom this morning to tell her side of the story. And in London, Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted three men. This week a 27-year-old man named Gerson Fuentes was charged with raping a ten year-old girl in Ohio. The little girl traveled to Indiana for an abortion, because under a new law, the state of Ohio would have required her to give birth, unless her life was in danger. The case is showing the impact of America's new abortion laws.

7/13: Outrage after leaked surveillance video shows police inaction during the Uvalde massacre. Jul 13, 2022

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New outrage after leaked surveillance video shows the full extent of police inaction during the Uvalde massacre. Family members are shocked. After another day of dramatic testimony, the January 6th committee alleges Donald Trump tried to tamper with a witness. President Biden landed in Israel this morning, beginning a four-day visit to the middle east. He plans to meet with the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian authority, and Saudi Arabia -- with an eye on regional rival Iran.

Author Rafael Agustin on unknowingly growing up undocumented and writing himself into existence Jul 12, 2022

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"Jane the Virgin" writer Rafael Agustin shares what it was like to grow up as an undocumented immigrant in his new memoir, "Illegally Yours." He joins CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano to discuss his family's journey to the United States, why his parents kept his status a secret and working to improve diversity in the entertainment industry.

7/12: Former Oath Keepers to testify at January 6 hearing. Growing calls for surveillance video from the Uvalde school shooting to be made public. Jul 12, 2022

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A public hearing today of the January 6th committee will look at whether Donald Trump helped mobilize extremist groups at the Capitol. Firefighters are in a desperate battle to save the giant Sequoias from raging flames. The families of victims in Uvalde, Texas are still looking for answers -- after the deadly shooting in their community. The president will leave Washington tonight for a long-expected and politically delicate visit to the Middle East. In Tokyo this morning, thousands of people lined the streets to say farewell to Japan's longest- serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe.

7/11: An out-of-control wildfire forces evacuations in Yosemite National Park. Protesters occupy homes of Sri Lanka's top leaders. Jul 11, 2022

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An out-of-control wildfire is forcing evacuations in Yosemite National Park. The flames are covering more than 3 square miles, and are threatening the park's famous giant sequoias -- some of the largest trees in the world. Trump ally Steve Bannon now says he's willing to testify before the committee investigating the January 6th riot. An amazing explosion of public anger in Sri Lanka has forced the president and prime minister to resign. Tens of thousands of protesters occupied the homes of the two leaders in the capital city of Columbo. Rescuers are still trying to get people out of an apartment building in Ukraine where Russian rockets killed at least 19 people Saturday. The WNBA all-stars show solidarity with Brittney Griner -- as she remains in a Russian prison.

Tony Dokoupil in conversation with Michele Norris on the correlation between race demographic shifts and Jan. 6 Capitol riot Jul 08, 2022

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A study found that the uniting characteristic of people arrested for the January 6th Capitol riot was that they came from counties that saw a substantial decrease in the white population. CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil host with journalist Michele Norris about why she thinks the United States has gotten to such an infliction point. Norris has been looking at the topic of race and identity for the last 12 years through her Race Card Project. it asks people to distill their thoughts, experiences or observations about race into a sentence of just six words.

7/8: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated. Actor James Caan remembered. Jul 08, 2022

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been assassinated during a campaign event and a suspect is under arrest. Under intense pressure from his own party, President Biden is set to take executive action on abortion rights today. The House Select Committee investigating the assault on the Capitol will question a key witness today. The IRS is asking for two unusual audits of former FBI director James Comey and ex-deputy director Andrew McCabe to be reviewed by the Treasury's inspector general. In the U.K., Boris Johnson is generating controversy -- even after agreeing to step down as prime minister. And actor James Caan has died at the age of 82.

7/7: Britain's prime minster to resign. Highland Park shooter considered second attack. Protesters arrested in Akron. Jul 07, 2022

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After defying calls to step down, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally agrees to resign. This comes after a series of scandals, and demands from inside Johnson's own party for his departure. He is still in office for now, until a new leader can be chosen -- but that too could change. Police say the man accused of killing seven people at a July 4th parade thought about carrying out a second attack. A new report on the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas confirms police could have stopped it before 19 children and two teachers were killed. Protests have taken a surprising turn in Akron, Ohio, where officers shot Jayland Walker more than 60 times last week after a traffic stop and foot chase. The Mississippi abortion clinic at the center of a Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade is about to shut down. The state's trigger law banning almost all abortions takes effect today.

"The Staircase" showrunner on the story's complicity and criticism Jul 07, 2022

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Inspired by a true story, the HBOmax original series "The Staircase" looks at the 2001 suspicious death of Kathleen Peterson and the life of her husband, Michael Peterson. The series' creator and executive producer Antonio Campos joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss the complicated true crime story and the strong feelings that have surrounding the case since the beginning. He addresses criticism from the real-life Michael Peterson and others about the series getting things wrong. Campos shares how the concept for the project evolved from a movie to a limited series.

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