This Black History Month, CBS News is reflecting on and recognizing change makers and their contributions to America. South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn was elected to the House in 1992. He became majority whip in 2006, making him the highest-ranking African American in Congress. The congressman is considered a mentor to many Democrats in South Carolina, including CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright. The pair sat down for a conversation to mark this moment in history. Source
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Golf world sends well wishes to Tiger Woods
Not long after news of Tiger Woods’ car crash rocked the sports world, pro golfers like Jack Nicklaus and Phil Mickelson wished Woods a full recovery. CBS Los Angeles sports director Jim Hill reports. Source
Federal judge rules California can enforce net neutrality law
The law seeks to ban internet providers from slowing down customers’ data streams. Source
Area where Tiger Woods crashed has dangerous stretch of road, residents say
Tiger Woods was seriously injured Tuesday when his SUV crashed into a median, rolled over and ended up on its side near a steep road in suburban Los Angeles known for wrecks. CBS Los Angeles’ Jeff Nguyen reports. Source
Tiger Woods fans react to pro golfer’s car crash
While Tiger Woods is known around the world, golf fans in Southern California where he grew up and played were stunned to learn about his Thursday morning car crash. CBS Los Angeles’ Michele Gile reports. Source
Pfizer and Moderna ramping up coronavirus vaccine supplies
Pfizer and Moderna told lawmakers 140 million more vaccine doses will be available for shipment by the end of next month. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN with more on how to prevent another surge. Source
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover sends photos, video and audio from red planet
NASA’s Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has details. Source
Robinhood announces expanded customer support
The investing platform announced new customer support features just weeks after a CBS News investigation detailed a pattern of customer service failures. Source
Liz Cheney calls on GOP to do more to reject “white supremacy”
“We, as Republicans in particular, have a duty and an obligation to stand against that, to stand against insurrection,” Cheney added. Source
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine could soon join fight against pandemic
The FDA is reviewing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and it could get emergency authorization by the end of the week. Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, this one only requires only one shot. Josh Michaud, associate director for global health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, joins CBSN AM to discuss the significance. Source