The FBI crackdown continues on white supremacist groups ahead of a pro-gun rally in Virginia. Three more suspected members of a nationwide neo-Nazi group were arrested in Georgia. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
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Royal Caribbean: Video shows grandfather knew window was open
For the first time, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines is telling its side of the story. They are releasing video of a toddler’s deadly fall last year aboard one its ships. David Begnaud reports. Source
Defense secretary seems to contradict Trump on embassy threat
President Trump said Iran was planning to target four U.S. embassies before the airstrike that killed General Qassem Soleimani, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he didn’t see evidence about that. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest from Washington. Source
Cory Booker drops out of presidential race
Senator Cory Booker is the latest Democratic candidate to suspend his bid for the White House. He was one of only two African American candidates still in the race. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News campaign reporter Jack Turman joined CBSN to discuss the breaking news. Source
Pre-college summer programs don’t boost a kid’s admissions odds
Parents spend thousands on pricey academic summer camps at elite colleges and universities, but admissions experts say the reality is they don’t do much to help kids get into top colleges. Source
Officials airdrop vegetables from helicopters for animals amid Australia’s fires
Thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes are being airdropped from helicopters to help starving wallabies escaping the wildfires in Australia. Source
Fugitive former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn maintains innocence in CBS interview
Carlos Ghosn says he escaped “injustice” when he smuggled himself out of Japan to Lebanon late last year. Japanese prosecutors are seeking the extradition of the former Nissan CEO over alleged financial misconduct. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata spoke about the case and his Beirut interview with Ghosn. Source
Senate impeachment trial appears to be coming soon
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will meet with House Democrats on Tuesday as she prepares to hand over the articles of impeachment to the Senate. This would kickstart the impeachment trial of President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with the latest from Capitol Hill. Source
Oscar nominations leave women out of best director category and snub Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lopez
The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were revealed Monday morning. No women were nominated in the best director category, and Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lopez didn’t receive nominations for their performances in “The Irishman” and “Hustlers” respectively. DeMarco Morgan and Suzanne Marques of CBS Los Angeles discuss the nominations with Rebecca Sun of the Hollywood Reporter. Source
Queen Elizabeth calls emergency royal family meeting to discuss “Megxit” controversy
Queen Elizabeth and Princes Charles, William and Harry all gathered at Sandringham Monday to discuss Harry and Meghan’s surprise decision last week to step back from their senior royal duties. CBS News correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins CBSN with the latest from the estate where the future of royal family is being discussed. Source