President Trump touted the economy in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, while steering clear of mentioning his impeachment. At the end, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up her copy of the speech, calling it a “manifesto of mistruths.” CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the speech, and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBSN AM with reaction. Source
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Iowa Democrats investigate caucus issues as Buttigieg holds slight lead
While there is no official winner of the Iowa caucuses yet, with 71% of precincts reporting, Pete Buttigieg holds a slight lead over Senator Bernie Sanders. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is scrambling to deal with the fallout from the bungled night. Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
Buttigieg, Sanders in lead as Iowa Democratic Party releases partial caucus results
Two days after this year’s first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, the latest results show Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders in a tight race for the lead. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to break down what we know so far as we wait for the remaining results to come in. Source
Madonna wants Harry and Meghan to move into her apartment
“I’ll let them sublet my apartment on Central Park West,” she said. “Buckingham Palace has nothing on CPW.” Source
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Supporting Actor nominees
Check out clips from performances nominated for this year’s Academy Award and interviews with the stars Source
Robert Pattinson is world’s most handsome man, according to “Golden Ratio”
Robert Pattinson is the world’s most handsome man, according to a scientific study. Scientists determined “The Golden Ratio” of beauty, which measures eyebrows, eyes, jaw, nose and lips. Pattinson came closest to this idea of perfection. Source
Pelosi sparks memes after ripping up Trump speech
“Me ripping up the study guide after failing the test…” Source
Dozens killed by two avalanches in Turkey
At least 12 of those killed were part of a search and rescue team hit by the second avalanche as they tried to find people missing after the first. Source
Black History Month: Willie O’Ree, Nzingha Prescod on breaking color barriers
Willie O’Ree broke the NHL’s color barrier in 1958 when he was signed to the Boston Bruins amid the U.S.’s battle with Jim Crow. Nzingha Prescod is an American foil fencer who became the first African-American woman to win an individual medal at the world championships. The two met in Washington, D.C. where they talked about their historic journeys as part of “CBS This Morning’s” Trailblazers series in celebration of Black History Month. Source
California city tackles unemployment, pilot crisis at the same time
A California community wants to help tackle a looming global pilot shortage as airlines try to recruit an estimated 800,000 new aviators over the next 20 years. Meg Oliver went up in a plane to see how Reedley, California, is using a big opportunity to train the next generation of pilots before the city announces a new partnership with Boeing on Wednesday. Source