House Democrats will resume opening arguments this afternoon in the impeachment trial of President Trump. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joined CBSN to discuss their approach to the case. Source
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Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance faces calls for resignation over handling of sex crimes cases
Critics are calling for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance to resign over his office’s handling of sex crimes cases. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has been following this story and joined CBSN AM to discuss the latest. Source
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House Managers prepare for day two of presenting arguments; Manhattan DA criticized over handling of sex crimes cases Source
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States. Source
Ousted Grammys CEO says nomination process is rigged
Dugan, joined by her lawyer Doug Wigdor, claimed that “committees” within the Academy that are responsible for deciding nominees are rife with corruption. Source
New cases quarantined as city locked down in bid to stop deadly virus
As the World Health Organization mulls a possible global emergency declaration, authorities in China have locked down at least 1 city. Source
Australians facing deadly spider “bonanza”
Australians are facing another threat after battling fires and floods. Experts warned there could be a potential “bonanza” of dangerous funnel-web spiders. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” with more. Source
Texas teen threatens legal action after school tells him to cut off dreadlocks
A Texas family is threatening legal action against their local school district after their teen son was told he couldn’t walk at graduation because of his long dreadlocks. DeAndre Arnold is being forced to either cut his hair or face in-school suspension. Omar Villafranca spoke to Arnold and his family to see how they are handling the situation. Source
Nebraska surgeon lets patients pay their bills with volunteer work
Nebraska surgeon Demetrio Aguila served across Asia for eight years as an air force doctor before realizing he could make an impact closer to home. After seeing patients in his clinic who could not pay for treatment, he began a program that offers them the option to pay for surgery by volunteering for local humanitarian groups. Meg Oliver shows how the plan is paying off in our series A More Perfect Union. Source
Huey Lewis’ heart still beats for rock & roll
Huey Lewis and the News is going back on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their bestselling album, “Sports” Source