The Nevada GOP canceled its caucus, which would have been held Saturday. Source
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Democratic candidates make final push ahead of Nevada caucus
Democratic presidential candidates are making their final pushes ahead of Nevada’s first-in-the-west caucus Saturday. CBSN political reporter Catilin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss what to watch for. Source
Inmate confesses to killing two molesters in prison
Jonathan Watson said one of the molesters would watch PBS Kids in front of the other inmates, which he saw as a taunt Source
Astronomers detect mysterious bursts of radio signals from distant galaxy
Astronomers over the years have picked up dozens of “fast radio bursts” (FRBs) — mysterious radio signals detected from an unknown part of the cosmos. But for only the second time, they have now found one that repeats itself, making it more likely that we might find out where they come from. Source
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on most serious counts
A judge ordered the jury to continue their deliberations Friday. Source
Trump furious over Russia intelligence briefing, sources say
Intelligence officials briefed members of Congress last week about evidence that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election with the aim of helping reelect President Trump. CBS News correspondents Paula Reid and Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to break down the president’s reaction and the latest on the intelligence. Source
Smithsonian curators collect historic election swag
Candidates’ buttons and bumper stickers last long after a campaign ends and provide a glimpse into American political history. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports. Source
Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30, officials say
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Source
Boy challenges lawmakers to “spend a day in my wheels”
Alex Johnson got 10 members of the Tennessee House of Representatives to use wheelchairs for an entire day. Source
Rodney Robinson on his trailblazer
For Black History Month, we’re hearing from trailblazers about who has inspired them. Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year, discussed how activist Fred Hampton inspired him to become a change maker. Hampton became a field secretary for the NAACP at age 17, the same age as many of Robinson’s students. “I’ll often tell my students you’re never too young to have a voice … If you see change that needs to be made in your community, you are the change agent.” Source