Senator Cory Booker announced he is suspending his bid for the White House. The Booker campaign’s national press secretary, Sabrina Singh, joined CBSN to discuss what led to this decision. Source
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Queen Elizabeth agrees to “period of transition” for Harry and Meghan
Queen Elizabeth II issued a statement Monday saying she is “fully supportive” of Prince Harry and Meghan’s desire to lead a more independent life, and that the royal family will allow them to split their time between the U.K. and Canada while details are worked out. CBS News correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins CBSN with the latest from the queen’s Sandringham estate. Source
Barack and Michelle Obama’s Netflix documentary scores Oscars nod
“American Factory” was the first film released by the Obamas’ production company Higher Ground. Source
Jason Reynolds, the new national ambassador for young people’s literature
The Library of Congress has named award-winning author Jason Reynolds as the newest National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Reynolds joined “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King alongside the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, in the Toyota Green Room to discuss what this means for him. Source
Queen “supportive” of Harry and Meghan but would’ve “preferred” they stay
“These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done,” the queen says Source
Queen presides over crisis meeting on Harry and Meghan’s fate
Princes Harry and William shoot back at claims of animosity between them as the royal family tries to show cohesion and plot a course forward. Source
Exploring the role of race amid Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal bombshell
Queen Elizabeth is meeting with senior members of the royal family about Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from officials duties. Afua Hirsch, the Wallis Annenberg chair in journalism and communication at the University of Southern California, joined CBSN to explore the role of race in the couple’s decision. Source
Puerto Rico residents wait for relief from U.S. after powerful quakes
Several aftershocks jolted Puerto Rico over the weekend as thousands of residents continue to sleep in the streets following a series of earthquakes. Governor Wanda Vázquez officially submitted a major declaration request but has yet to hear from President Trump. Washington Post reporter Arelis Hernandez joined CBSN AM to discuss Puerto Ricans’ lack of trust in the government. Source
N.J. may require company severance in mass layoffs
“Toys R Us” bill would make companies give a week’s pay for every year worked when laying off more than 50 people. Source
Oscar snubs & surprises: Big names shut out from nominations
Best Director category is all-male, while “Frozen II” is frozen out of Best Animated Feature. Also missing: Christian Bale, Lupita Nyong’o, Taron Egerton and Nicole Kidman Source