Two rival presidential inaugurations are being held in Afghanistan after claims of voter fraud in September’s election. Australia faces a coronavirus controversy. And protesters march on International Women’s Day. Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London. Source
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MLB clarifies new marijuana policies weeks ahead of opening day
Major League Baseball is clarifying its policies surrounding marijuana three months after removing it from the banned substance list. David Samson, host of the CBS Sports podcast “Nothing Personal,” joins CBSN to explain what this means for players and why the league is relaxing its policy. Source
Coronavirus fears and oil price war wreak havoc on stocks
The markets plummeted Monday due to fears of coronavirus and an ongoing oil price war. The U.S. saw its worst trading day since the 2008 financial crisis. David Ragland, a certified financial planner, joins CBSN with more. Source
Italy expands lockdown to combat coronavirus
All sporting events have been cancelled and severe travel restrictions have been put in place. Source
Tips for boosting your energy level
A Gallup study finds that 67% of full-time employees feel burned out, and research shows your energy level can affect your happiness throughout the day. New York Times best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joins “CBS This Morning” with some quick energy boosting tips. Source
Cruise ship passengers to face quarantine
The Grand Princess cruise ship has docked at the Port of Oakland with 21 cases of the coronavirus. Carter Evans reports. Source
Italy on lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
Italy is taking aggressive measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, including travel restrictions in and out of the country. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
What the U.S. should do to stop the coronavirus spread
As coronavirus spreads in the U.S., some states could start taking “social distancing” measures. Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke with CBS News’ Dr. Jon LaPook for “60 Minutes” about the possibility of quarantines in the U.S. LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he learned from Fauci. Source
What Washington is doing to stop coronavirus spread
A single nursing home near Seattle is connected to more than half of the U.S. coronavirus deaths. Jonathan Vigliotti is in Kirkland, Washington, tracking the effort in the state to prevent a wider outbreak. Source
22-year-old Guatemalan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody
Maria Celéste Ochoa Yoc de Ramírez died after six months in ICE custody. Source