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Ex-officials want focus on domestic terrorism

After the deadly mass shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, a group of former senior directors for counterterrorism at the National Security Council called on the government to make addressing domestic terrorism a high priority. Authorities have said the 21-year-old accused of carrying out the shooting in El Paso, Texas, will be treated as a domestic terrorist. Javed Ali, who is in the group of former national security officials, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

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As athletes from 87 nations marched into the Olympic stadium for the games' opening ceremony, there was no mention of the issues that hang over the games: the heavy security due to the threat of terrorism and the anger over Russia's anti-gay laws

The Sochi Winter Olympics have begun, with athletes from 87 nations marching into the Olympic stadium for the games' opening ceremony. There was no mention of the issues that hang over the games: the heavy security due to the threat of terrorism and the anger over Russia's anti-gay laws. Mark Phillips reports.

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Homeland Security issued a warning that terrorists may attempt to sneak explosives on-board planes by hiding materials inside tubes of toothpaste or skin care products

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning that terrorists may attempt to sneak explosives on-board planes by hiding materials inside tubes of toothpaste or skin care products. CBS News senior security contributor and former Deputy Director of the CIA Mike Morell tells the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about efforts to keep the competition safe.

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