Best Director category is all-male, while “Frozen II” is frozen out of Best Animated Feature. Also missing: Christian Bale, Lupita Nyong’o, Taron Egerton and Nicole Kidman Source
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Air Force investigating after 2 servicemen found dead at Germany base
The 20-year-olds, from Arizona and Georgia, were found unresponsive in the same dorm room at Spangdahlem Air Base. Source
Anti-government protests in Iran over downing of Ukrainian passenger plane
There’s growing outrage in Iran after regime leaders admitted mistakenly shooting down a Ukrainian passenger plane. Witnesses say riot police and security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Scarlett Johansson earns first two Oscar nominations
Despite being one of the world’s highest paid actresses, Johansson had never been nominated for an Oscar until now. Source
MIT professor on paid leave over Epstein’s donations to school
An MIT professor is on paid administrative leave following a review into donations the school received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Goodwin Procter, the law firm that conducted the investigation, professor Seth Lloyd knew donations from the late financier would be controversial and that MIT might have rejected them. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joined CBSN to discuss Epstein’s extensive history with the university and its faculty. Source
Active volcano in the Philippines forces evacuations
Nearly half a million people in the Philippines are in harm’s way because of an active volcano about 40 miles south of the capital city of Manila. More than 16,000 in the immediate area have already been evacuated, as scientists warn a “hazardous eruption” could be imminent. Howard Johnson reports from Tagaytay, where ash has blanketed nearby villages and residents are on edge. Source
“Joker” nominated for 11 Oscars; 3 other films get 10 nods each
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the Oscars Monday morning. Source
New federal program helps young adults aging out of foster care
Every year, more than 20,000 teenagers age out of the foster care system and within just four years, about 5,000 of them are homeless. Now, the federal government is stepping in to help. Jericka Duncan speaks with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson about the innovative solution. Source
Serena Williams wins first title since daughter’s birth
Serena Williams triumphed Sunday at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. It was the tennis star’s first tournament in three years and her first win since the birth of her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the personal battles Williams overcame before this victory. Source
Jason Reynolds named ambassador for young people’s literature
Author Jason Reynolds was named the Library of Congress’ newest national ambassador for young people’s literature on “CBS This Morning.” The two-year position aims to raise the nation’s appreciation of youth literature, as it relates to literacy, education and the development and betterment of lives. Reynolds is a best-selling and award-winning author and poet whose work includes “Patina” and “As Brave As You.” He and the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, join “CBS This Morning.” Source