Americans lost nearly $670 million to scams in 2019, the Federal Trade Commission said. Anna Werner joins “CBS This Morning” to reveal some of the riskiest scams in the U.S., according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. Source
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Tourism decreases in Italy as coronavirus spreads
As the number of coronavirus cases in Italy soared by 50% over the weekend, fewer tourists are visiting popular attractions. Charlie D’Agata reports from Rome, where people have even been worried about the health of Pope Francis. Source
BlackRock faces critics on Amazon deforestation
CEO Larry Fink called climate change a “profound crisis,” but environmentalists say world’s biggest investor must do more. Source
Warning of possible hidden cluster as U.S. sees 2nd coronavirus death
The COVID-19 disease is now in 12 U.S. states and outbreaks in several other countries are snowballing as research suggests it could be spreading under the radar. Source
Man catches record-shattering trout in New Hampshire
Thomas Knight breaks the 62-year-old record for the largest lake trout ever caught in New Hampshire, Source
Coronavirus fears rise after two deaths in Washington state
Health officials announced new coronavirus cases in Washington, Oregon, California, Illinois, New York, Florida and Rhode Island. Source
New York scaling up coronavirus tests after first reported case, Cuomo says
New York City reported its first coronavirus patient, a health care worker returning from Iran. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state has been preparing for the virus and is scaling up its testing. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the patient’s condition and why New Yorkers shouldn’t overreact about the disease. Source
“Judge Judy” coming to an end after 25 seasons
But show will live on in reruns and host Judy Sheindlin says she’ll be doing another show, to be called “Judy Justice.” Source
Where the candidates are spending before Super Tuesday
More than $240 million has been spent by presidential candidates on ads hitting the airwaves in Super Tuesday states. Source
Miss Staten Island says she’s bisexual, is banned from parade
Madison L’Insalata had to watch from the sidelines of the New York City borough’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, but still wore her rainbow scarf and heart sticker. Source