David O. Russell, director of “American Hustle” – one of this year’s top Oscar contenders – talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about his illustrious career. Source
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Watch: ISS takes out the trash, dumps Cygnus capsule
The International Space Station put the trash out, so to speak, releasing its orbiting lab and leaving it with one less capsule on its hands. NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins used the space station’s robotic arm to release the capsule, called Cygnus, as the orbiting lab sailed 260 miles above the South Atlantic. Cygnus is filled with garbage and will burn up when it plunges through the atmosphere, over the Pacific. Source
Russian hockey fans still furious at ref after loss to U.S
Some Russian hockey fans are still seething about an American referee’s controversial call that helped the U.S. defeat Russia in a tournament match-up last weekend. The highly contested decision is even sparking protests. CBS News’ Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Biker group: Reckless riders give us all a bad name
A Texas biker safety organization is speaking out following the arrest of a dangerous rider. San Antonio police collared 26-year-old Alberto Rodriguez after he posted video of himself on Facebook speeding through traffic on a stolen motorcycle. Cathy Boschat of the Texas Motorcycle Safety Coalition is afraid outlaws like Rodriguez give all bikers a bad name. KENS-TV’s Sharon Ko reports. Source
U.S. strikes Olympic gold for the second day in a row
For a second straight day, the U.S. struck gold at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Steve Futterman reports. Source
Craigslist killer’s body count confession raises questions
After admitting to murdering at least 22 people, Miranda Barbour – known as the Craigslist Killer – has made headlines across the country. Now, legal experts are wondering whether her admission of guilt is simply a precursor to an insanity defense. WHP-TV’s James Tully reports. Source
“Charlotte’s Web” strain of marijuana offers hope for children with seizures
Dozens of families are moving to Colorado in search of a specialized oil they hope will save their suffering children. They’re pinning their hopes on a promising, but scientifically untested medicine made from marijuana. Teri Okita reports from Denver on what’s known as “Charlotte’s Web.” Source
Watch: Idaho bus careens off road
Cameras from inside a Boise, Idaho bus catch the action as a driver loses control, and desperately tries to avoid crashing into traffic. The bus came to a stop after hitting a building. The driver was charged with negligent driving Source
Getting money to pay for college
Rob Franek, Senior Vice President of The Princeton Review, fills us in on the new pay-it-forward program that would eliminate the upfront costs of college. Source
Ukraine clashes intensify in Kiev
In Kiev, Ukraine, clashes between anti-government protesters and police turned deadly, with multiple deaths reported on both sides. Source