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Trump denies knowing about Russian bounties

The White House denies President Trump had any prior knowledge of allegations that Russia offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for the deaths of American troops. But there are reports U.S. officials provided a written briefing to the president earlier this year on the alleged bounties. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joined CBSN to explain how some top officials may have been aware of the situation even earlier.

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Putting the last smonths' news into context

In the last six months, journalists have focused on two major stories as a nation: Protests over police brutality and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. An article in the Columbia Journalism Review notes that these stories aren't distinct, but instead, are part of a web of "intricate and vast" connections. One of the writers of that piece, staff writer for the Columbia Journalism review Alexandria Neason joined CBSN to help put the last six months' news into context.

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Trump to hold Arizona rally despite virus spike

Arizona is one of the hottest spots for COVID-19 cases in the United States, and President Trump is going there Tuesday for a "Students for Trump" rally in Phoenix. Two additional Trump campaign staffers tested positive for coronavirus after the president's rally in Tulsa over the weekend, and students planning to attend the Phoenix rally had to agree not to hold organizers or the venue liable if they get COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.

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