U.S. intelligence officials say Russia is once again interfering in the presidential election. In a classified briefing last week, lawmakers were told Russia is helping President Trump’s re-election campaign. Senator Bernie Sanders also acknowledged he was briefed last month about Russian efforts to boost his candidacy. Jeff Pegues joins “CBS This Morning.” Source
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Mother of two missing Idaho children arrested in Hawaii
The mother of two missing children who ran off to Hawaii during the investigation has been arrested. Prosecutors are describing the mother, Lori Vallow, as “a flight risk” as she made her first court appearance on Friday. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Harry and Meghan will drop the word “royal” from branding
It was announced Friday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will drop the word “royal” from any future branding. The couple’s plans for their future have been significantly restricted as a result of intense negotiations with the Queen since January. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Why the Nevada Culinary Workers Union opposes “Medicare for All”
Geoconda Argüello-Kline, secretary-treasurer for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 in Nevada, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about why her labor organization is opposed to Senator Bernie Sanders single-payer health care proposal “Medicare for All.” She also spoke about online attacks against her ahead of the hotly contested Nevada caucuses. Source
Progressive podcaster Benjamin Dixon on why Bloomberg’s “stop and frisk” apology falls short
Michael Bloomberg is facing more criticism after his performance in Wednesday night’s debate. Benjamin Dixon, host of “The Benjamin Dixon Show” and editor-in-chief of the Progressive Army, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about why he thinks Bloomberg can’t make up for his legacy. Source
Lawmakers use wheelchairs for a day after boy challenges them to “spend a day in my wheels”
14-year-old Alex Johnson has used a wheelchair since first grade. The 8th grader recently challenged Tennessee lawmakers to “spend a day in my wheels,” and they took him up on it. Ten state lawmakers spent their workday in wheelchairs, raising awareness and gaining new understanding. Source
California tells 7,600 to “self-quarantine” over coronavirus
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Source
Germany faces succession crisis after Merkel’s pick resigns
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trying to prepare a successor as she gets ready to step down next year, but her handpicked choice, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, is resigning. Jeff Rathke of Johns Hopkins University joined CBSN to break down Germany’s succession crisis and what it could mean for Europe. Source
Roger Stone lawyers ask for judge’s recusal
In her closing remarks, Jackson said “the jurors who served with integrity under difficult circumstances cared,” while Stone’s lawyers are arguing at least one juror was biased. Source
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Trump blasts reports of Russian meddling; Richie Jackson’s new book: Gay Like Me. Source