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September 13, 2022

Twitter whistleblower details alleged security flaws to Congress

Twitter's former security chief Peiter "Mudge" Zatko testified to senators about the social media company's security vulnerabilities, including allegations that possible agents of foreign intelligence services worked for the company. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Published on September 13, 2022 22:16

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in London ahead of state funeral

Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state for four days at Westminster Hall leading up to her state funeral on Monday. CBS News' Lana Zak joined John Dickerson from outside Buckingham Palace with the latest.
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Published on September 13, 2022 22:11

Inflation remains high even as gas prices drop

The Consumer Price Index rose 8.3% in the past 12 months, as higher prices for groceries, shelter and medical care offset lower gasoline prices. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the latest report. Then, Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the impact.
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Published on September 13, 2022 22:05

U.S. poverty rate drops for third consecutive year

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the supplemental poverty measure rate decreased to 7.8% in 2021 -- and the child poverty rate fell to an all-time low. Mark Rank, a professor of social welfare at Washington University in St. Louis, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what's behind the trend.
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Published on September 13, 2022 21:52

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's phone seized by FBI, he says

An attorney for Lindell, a supporter of fomrer President Trump and his false claims of a stolen election, confirmed the CEO was served a subpoena Tuesday.
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Published on September 13, 2022 21:41

California mudslides leave trail of devastation

Heavy rains caused fast-moving mudslides east of Los Angeles, damaging homes and burying cars. The mudslides were made worse by the El Dorado wildfire in the same area two years ago. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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Published on September 13, 2022 21:38

2022 Emmy Awards: Complete list of winners and nominees

"Succession" came into the night with 25 total nominations, the most of any show, and won the award for best drama series.
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Published on September 13, 2022 21:37

Eye on America: Nationwide teacher shortage, a bison restoration program, and more

We look at how some school districts are filling in the gaps of a nationwide teacher shortage. Then, we travel to Alaska to see a remarkable restoration effort helping bison make a comeback. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller.
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Published on September 13, 2022 00:07

September 12, 2022

9/12: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on Ukraine reclaiming territory from Russia, threats against poll workers ahead of the midterm elections and America's efforts to return to the moon 60 years after JFK's "moonshot" speech.
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Published on September 12, 2022 23:20

More than 30 Trump allies subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe

More than 30 allies of former President Trump have received federal grand jury subpoenas. Meanwhile, Trump’s legal team continues to face off against the Justice Department over the search of his Mar-a-Lago residence. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Published on September 12, 2022 22:07

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