Yovanovitch criticized the Trump administration in a new op-ed, writing it has “undermined our democratic institutions.” Source
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Program uses acting and activism to empower young women
“Girl Be Heard,” a program aimed to encourage young women and girls to find their own voice through the arts, reaches women aged 11 to 21 through a traveling company and free after-school and weekend community programs. Dana Jacobson reports on how the group is using acting and activism to “encourage the next generation of leaders” for our series A More Perfect Union. Source
Severe weather threatens 90 million Americans
Severe weather, including snow and ice, is threatening 90 million Americans on Thursday morning. Oklahoma and Missouri saw rough, snow conditions while Texas was covered in a sheet of ice due to a weather system now moving toward the East Coast. CBS News meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reveals what kind of danger the system brought to the U.S.’s Gulf states. Source
Passengers scramble to safety after Turkey plane crash
A deadly plane crash in Istanbul, Turkey, took three lives. Video shows the flight landing in rough weather before disappearing into a ditch. Roxana Saberi reports on how passengers scrambled to safety through a crack in the fuselage, and how it could have been much worse. Source
CDC quarantines 350 Americans over coronavirus
The CDC implemented its first public health quarantine in 50 years as 350 people are isolated over coronavirus fears. At least four American evacuees from Wuhan are now showing signs of sickness after landing in California on Wednesday. In Japan, two U.S. citizens have been diagnosed with coronavirus aboard a cruise ship, where 3,700 passengers are confined to their cabins for two weeks over health risks. Ramy Inocencio reports on the jump in confirmed cases. Source
President Trump attacks Mitt Romney over impeachment vote
President Trump and his allies are celebrating the end of his impeachment trial and slamming the one Republican who voted to remove him from office. The vote acquitting Trump of both impeachment charges was along party lines except for Senator Mitt Romney, who voted “guilty” on abuse of power. Nancy Cordes is on Capitol Hill where she covered the entire impeachment process. Source
Video appears to show missing kids’ mom storing their belongings
The video shows Lori Vallow and a man visiting the storage unit on multiple occasions after the children went missing in Fall 2019. At one point, a man is seen carrying a heavy tote bag inside. Source
The Rolling Stones Return to Nashville for Their 2020 ‘No Filter’ Tour May 20 at Nissan Stadium
Today the Rolling Stones announced their critically acclaimed NO FILTER tour will return to North America for a 15 city run in 2020 and will make a stop in Nashville on May 20 at Nissan Stadium. Tickets go on Sale Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. local time. Source
Nissan Stadium Turns “Red” on Friday to Support Ascension Saint Thomas ‘Go Red for Women Day’
Nissan Stadium will turn “RED” on Friday, Feb. 7 from 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. in support of Ascension Saint Thomas and Go Red for Women Day to help raise awareness of the threat of heart disease in women. Source
Iowa caucuses: Buttigieg and Sanders nearly tied
The Iowa Democratic Party has now reported results from 97% of precincts. Source