President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, participated in a roundtable about coronavirus at the National Institutes of Health. Watch their remarks. Source
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Dylan Farrow blasts publisher for upcoming Woody Allen memoir
Farrow has long accused Allen of sexually assaulting her when she was a child — allegations which the actor/director has always denied. Source
Why polarization has heightened in U.S. politics
Rachel Bitecofer, a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center, explains the recent trend in polarization and offers her predictions for the 2020 presidential race. Source
Trump campaign sues Washington Post for libel
“The campaign files suit to publicly establish the truth and seek appropriate legal remedies for the harm caused by false reporting,” the campaign said. Source
Dow sinks almost 800 points despite surprise Fed rate cut
Wall Street sinks even after the central bank takes steps to protect the U.S. economy from disease hit. Source
What do the 2020 Democrats have to gain from Super Tuesday?
The five remaining Democratic primary contenders vie for over 1,300 delegates at the all-important Super Tuesday elections. Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren and Tulsi Gabbard each hope to pick up enough delegates to get out front or, in some cases, simply revive their campaigns. Former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett and CBS News political contributor Jamal Simmons join “CBS This Morning” to break down Tuesday’s likely outcomes. Source
What are voters searching for on this Super Tuesday?
Bernie Sanders is leading in many polls heading into Super Tuesday, but is he the most searched candidate online? SEMrush is an independent data provider, separate from Google, that forecasts and estimates search volume on global, national, and local levels. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson explains what their forecast predicts this Super Tuesday. Source
Nashville area tornadoes kill at least 23
Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee, shredding at least 40 buildings; one of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville and his CBS affiliate directly. Source
Trump slams Democrats while Super Tuesday voters go to the polls
Speaking on the White House lawn, President Trump slammed Democrats as voters went to the polls in 14 states on Super Tuesday. “Whoever it is, I really don’t care, I will take them on,” Mr. Trump said. Source
Federal Reserve slashes interest rates amid coronavirus outbreak
The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates by half a percentage point because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It’s the largest cut since the 2008 financial crisis. CBS News’ Paula Reid and McClatchy’s Francesca Chambers join CBSN to break down President Trump’s reaction. Source