In “Minari,” Yeun plays Jacob, a Korean immigrant who moves his family from California to an Arkansas farm in pursuit of his American Dream. Source
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Lost Buzz Lightyear makes his way back to 2-year-old thanks to flight crew
Two-year-old Hagen loves to bring his Buzz Lightyear on missions – but his beloved toy was recently lost on an airplane. When Hagen and his mom got off, Buzz stayed on, and made his way to Arkansas. That’s when a kind Southwest Airlines crew went to infinity and beyond to reunite the boy and Buzz. Source
Preparing for March Madness in the middle of a pandemic
The NCAA men’s college basketball tournament tips off this Thursday. The event is back after COVID-19 canceled it last year, and extra precautions are being put in place to help ensure a safe and smooth tournament. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined CBSN to discuss. Source
2 best director nods for women in this year’s Oscar surprises
But the best picture category saw some notable omissions in this year’s Academy Awards announcements. Source
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U.S. vaccination efforts continue to pick up; Expedition boat passengers delighted by friendly gray whales. Source
Facebook announces new tools to help users get vaccinated
Company committed to amplifying authoritative COVID-19 vaccination information and removing harmful misinformation. Source
Dozens killed in deadliest day of anti-coup protests in Myanmar
Sunday was the deadliest day yet in the pro-democracy protests against the recent military coup in Myanmar. Security forces used tear gas on protesters before firing at them. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Study shows 3 feet of social distancing in classrooms may be just as safe as 6 feet
A study of more than 200 school districts in Massachusetts found that students who sat 3 feet apart didn’t have an increased risk of getting infected with COVID-19 when compared to students who sat 6 feet apart. Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about this study and how his practice, First Call Medical Center, has opened the first private monoclonal antibody infusion center in Maryland. Source
He left Syria fearing for his life and future – now he’s helping others
Majed Abdulsamad was beaten and expelled from college for protesting against the regime in Syria as the country descended into civil war. Today, he’s helping other Syrians get a second chance with their education. Source
“Mank” leads Oscar nominations — read the complete list
“Mank,” David Fincher’s movie about “Citizen Kane” co-writer Herman Mankiewicz, led the Oscar nominations with 10 nods, including best picture, actor and director. Source