Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump are two renowned attorneys known for their work in civil rights. Gray was the lawyer for Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, while Crump more recently represented the families of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Michael Brown in Missouri. “CBS This Morning” brought them together to talk about their lives’ work as part of our Trailblazers series honoring Black History Month. In this extended interview, Gray and Crump detail growing up during a time of segregation and what inspired them to pursue a career in civil rights. Source
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Trump praises Barr for “taking charge” of Roger Stone case
The president said the case “was totally out of control and perhaps should not have even been brought.” Source
Barr agrees to testify before House Judiciary Committee in March
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee asked Barr to appear before the committee in a hearing at the end of March Source
Why many crimes go unreported in the U.K.
A police shortage in Britain means there are not enough officers to investigate everyday crimes like car theft and burglary. As a result, members of the public often don’t report incidents. Simon Bates explains for this week’s London Calling. Source
Trump praises Barr for “taking charge” of Stone case
The president said the case “was totally out of control and perhaps should not have even been brought.” Source
Bernie Sanders faces criticism over Medicare-for-all ahead of Nevada primary
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won with 26% of the vote in the New Hampshire primary. But CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns explains why the race for the Democratic nomination is far from over. Source
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses Middle East peace plan
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has rejected the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan. He then held a press conference in New York with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to discuss their plans to resume negotiations. Olmert joined CBSN’s Reena Ninan to discuss the state of the coming peace talks. Source
Trump praises Barr for intervening in Roger Stone case
Four federal prosecutors resigned from the Roger Stone case after Justice Department officials under Attorney General William Barr changed their recommended sentence for former Trump adviser Roger Stone. President Trump praised Barr for intervening. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to explain the latest from the White House. Source
113 Australian animal species need “urgent” help
More than 100 animal species require “urgent management intervention.” Source
What’s Next for QB Ryan Tannehill, and the Titans? Former NFL QBs, Head Coaches Weigh In
At Super Bowl LIV, Titans Online asked several former NFL quarterbacks and head coaches about Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who was named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2019. Source