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Facebook responds to massive document leak
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off his company's earnings call Monday by adamantly defending recent criticism following a massive leak of internal research. Zuckerberg said problems like polarization and hate speech are bigger than social media and laid out his vision for the platform's future. Laurie Segall reports.
Afghans left behind targeted by Taliban
The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, which concluded with the sudden fall of Kabul and rushed evacuation of Americans and their allies, left tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans behind. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab speaks with two Afghans who worked with U.S. troops and diplomatics, who now live in hiding in fear of the Taliban.
Biden spending bill on the line
President Biden's approval ratings have hit a new low as Congressional Democrats continue to negotiate the spending package. Meanwhile, Biden is visiting New Jersey and Virginia, where Democrats are fighting to hold on to the governor's mansion. Ed O'Keefe reports
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New York and New Jersey declare a state of emergency, as powerful storms combine to dump heavy rain over much of the Northeast. Also, President Biden touts his domestic policy agenda ahead of his trip to Europe, as his public support hits record lows. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
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The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, which concluded with the sudden fall of Kabul and rushed evacuation of Americans and their allies, left tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans behind. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab speaks with two Afghans who worked with U.S. troops and diplomatics, who now live in hiding in fear of the Taliban.
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