Over a thousand former Justice Department officials have called on Attorney General William Barr to resign after he overruled Roger Stone’s sentencing. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN to discuss the president’s relationship with Barr. Source
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Man arrested after allegedly tracking U.S. source for Russia
A U.S. official told CBS News that the government source is someone who has provided information on Russian intelligence services. Source
Elton John cancels final New Zealand concerts due to pneumonia
The iconic singer is in the midst of a three-year-long farewell tour. In a statement, the 72-year-old said he was “incredibly disappointed.” Source
How the Sanders campaign is preparing to debate Bloomberg
For the first time in a decade, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will be competing in a televised electoral debate. Chuck Rocha, senior adviser to Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about how the Sanders is preparing to square off with the billionaire. Source
Trump says he has “full confidence” in Barr
President Trump is standing by Attorney General William Barr despite growing calls for him to resign over his handling of the Roger Stone case. Francesca Chambers and Andrew Desiderio joined “Red & Blue” to discuss the latest on the Stone fallout. Source
Military has no test to accurately diagnose brain injuries, experts say
In a new piece for The New York Times, Dave Philipps takes a closer look at a problem the military has struggled with for more than a decade: Accurately diagnosing brain injuries in the field. Philipps joined CBSN to discuss his work. Source
Trump headlined the most expensive fundraiser of his 2020 reelection bid
President Trump headlined the most expensive fundraiser of his reelection bid Saturday in Florida. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano speaks with Washington Post reporter Michelle Ye Hee Lee about her reporting of the event that was expected to raise $10 million. Source
U.N. official says Syrian refugee crisis “cruel beyond belief”
Since December, 900,000 civilians have been forced to flee Syrian and Russian bombs in the northwest. Most are women and children. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
U.N. official calls Syrian refugee crisis “cruel beyond belief”
The top U.N. official is calling the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Syria “cruel beyond belief.” Since December, 900,000 civilians have been forced to flee Syrian and Russian bombs. Holly Williams reports. Source