Every year, more than 20,000 teenagers age out of the foster care system and within just four years, about 5,000 of them are homeless. Now, the federal government is stepping in to help. Jericka Duncan speaks with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson about the innovative solution. Source
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Serena Williams wins first title since daughter’s birth
Serena Williams triumphed Sunday at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. It was the tennis star’s first tournament in three years and her first win since the birth of her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the personal battles Williams overcame before this victory. Source
Jason Reynolds named ambassador for young people’s literature
Author Jason Reynolds was named the Library of Congress’ newest national ambassador for young people’s literature on “CBS This Morning.” The two-year position aims to raise the nation’s appreciation of youth literature, as it relates to literacy, education and the development and betterment of lives. Reynolds is a best-selling and award-winning author and poet whose work includes “Patina” and “As Brave As You.” He and the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, join “CBS This Morning.” Source
Flu season: Nearly 10 million sickened so far
This flu season is on track to be one of the worst in history in terms of the number of people infected. Flu is now widespread in almost every state. Nearly 10 million people have become ill so far. Pediatric deaths are double of what they were at this time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why so many people have gotten sick this season. Source
Iran denies shooting at crowds protesting after plane was shot down
Videos purportedly show blood after reports live ammunition used in Tehran days after Trump warned the regime not to “kill your protesters.” Source
Watch live: Oscar nominations being announced
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is revealing the nominees for the Oscars this morning. Source
Water main break floods part of Manhattan’s Upper West Side
A water main break is flooding part of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, snarling the morning commute. Source
Defense Secretary Esper didn’t see specific threats against U.S. embassies
The Trump administration is struggling to stick to the president’s new explanation for the missile strike that killed Iran’s most influential military commander. The president said on Friday that Qassem Soleimani was killed because of threats to attack four American embassies. But, Defense Secretary Mark Esper told “Face the Nation” that he’s seen no hard evidence of those threats. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House. Source
Five Democrats likely to leave campaigns for Senate impeachment trial
Five of the Democrats running for president will have to leave the campaign trail to be jurors in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial. Ed O’Keefe reports on what the senators plan to do with the Iowa caucuses just three weeks away. Source
Pelosi slams effort to dismiss Senate impeachment trial
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is slamming a new effort to dismiss impeachment charges against President Trump and Republican plans to hold a Senate trial without witnesses. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell supports dismissal, which the president is demanding. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill on when the trial could happen. Source