Why do many Black Americans struggle to build wealth? Mellody Hobson, CEO and president of Ariel Investments, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the challenges and reveal details from a new survey. Source
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Black College Expo helps students get, earn scholarships on the spot
Dr. Theresa Price founded the Black College Expo to open doors and create opportunities for underserved, underrepresented students. Each year lives are changed when students get accepted to college with scholarships on the spot. As part of the “CBS This Morning” series, A More Perfect Union, Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Former aide accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, says he “abused his power as governor”
A former member of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is giving new details to her previous allegations that he sexually harassed her. Mola Lenghi reports as separate accusations against Cuomo arise. Source
Major surgery performed on Tiger Woods’ legs, long recovery ahead, golf future in doubt
Tiger Woods is still recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after undergoing major surgery to his legs after a terrifying car accident. There are now growing calls for a safety review of the stretch of roadway where Woods crashed his car. Since last January, there have been more than a dozen accidents there. One woman tells CBS News she got into a crash on that same curvy road in 2007. Carter Evans reports. Source
Proposals to restrict voting gain traction in Republican states
More Americans voted in 2020 than ever before. Republicans across the country are proposing measures that would bring the numbers down. Source
Asylum seekers on U.S. border await details on new Biden policy as others forgo official process
Asylum seekers on the border are gaining entry into the United States to have their requests processed. Under former President Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy, asylum seekers crossing the border were forced to wait in Mexico until a future hearing. Now, President Biden’s reversal of that policy has some seekers hopeful for change. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Report to blame Saudi Crown Prince for death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
A declassified U.S. intelligence report that could be released Thursday is expected to detail the Saudi crown prince’s involvement in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. This comes as U.S. relations with the kingdom have hit a new low. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Girl dies, boy hurt after falling through icy lake; officer also dies
The 13-year-old boy tried unsuccessfully to locate the girl before he freed himself from the ice and water, authorities said. Source
Donald Trump Jr. deposed in lawsuit over inauguration funds
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11. Source
Many COVID patients face staggering hospital bills
Even people who have insurance are often left with huge tabs, which can vary depending on the state they live in. One survivor calls the numbers “insane.” Source