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Lyft faces new sexual assault accusation

Alison Turkos says her driver kidnapped her at gunpoint in New York City in 2017, drove her across state lines and then raped her with two other men. Turkos is among a reported five women who filed lawsuits against Lyft on Tuesday, alleging they were sexually assaulted or raped by its drivers. The plaintiffs accuse Lyft of refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in rape cases, failing to adequately screen potential drivers and failing to address what they call the "sexual predator crisis" on the platform. Last week, Lyft issued updates concerning its safety features, and said it will make drivers undergo a mandatory safety exercise.

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Drinking Culture: American Kids and the Danger of Being Cool

On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.

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Sexual assault victim Chanel Miller speaks

The woman who delivered a powerful statement about her sexual assault by a Stanford student and gave voice to survivors nationwide is now coming forward. Previously known as "Emily Doe," Chanel Miller is sharing her story with 60 Minutes' Bill Whitaker, and she’s written a memoir set to be published later this month. It expands on her victim impact statement, which was viewed by 11 million people in just four days after it was posted online. Many who shared the statement said her words inspired them to come forward with their own stories. Jericka Duncan reports.

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