Pete Buttigieg responded to Michael Bloomberg’s stop-and-frisk policy from his time as mayor of New York City. He said it was racist and “about profiling people based on their race.” Source
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Representative Marcia Fudge on 2020 candidates and black voters
CBSN’s Elaine Quijano sat down with Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio’s 11th district to discuss what black voters in South Carolina and across the nation are looking for in the upcoming election. Fudge weighed in on Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg, and discussed when she will potentially endorse a candidate. Source
Elizabeth Warren goes after Bloomberg’s record of funding GOP Senate campaigns
Senator Elizabeth Warren went after former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg over his record of funding Republican candidates in past Senate races. “The core of the Democratic party will never trust him,” Warren said at the CBS News debate in South Carolina. Source
Poll: Joe Biden enters South Carolina debate with a slim lead over frontrunner Bernie Sanders
The 10th Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina, may be the most important, coming four days before the South Carolina primary, and one week before Super Tuesday. The latest CBS News poll shows Joe Biden with a slim lead over national frontrunner Bernie Sanders. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Coronavirus cases in Italy jump to more than 300
There is an uptick in the number of coronavirus infections in Italy, despite efforts to quarantine the key infected regions of Northern Italy. Increases in infections have also been reported in countries like Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, France and Spain. Mark Phillips reports. Source
U.S. economy takes hit in wake of coronavirus spread
The CDC has issued a warning that the U.S. could see more cases as the coronavirus spreads outside of China. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Harvey Weinstein accusers speak out following verdict
Harvey Weinstein is currently being held at the prison ward of a New York City hospital, one day after Weinstein was convicted of multiple charges that included rape. The verdict was cheered by some of Weinstein’s accusers who applauded the courage of the women who testified in court. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Video of 6-year-old girl’s arrest prompts questions over police conduct
A newly released bodycam video is prompting new questions over police conduct in the case. It started with a 6-year-old girl acting out in class, and ended with the girl being put in the back of a police car. Manny Bojorquez reports. Source
Bob Iger steps down as CEO of Disney
Disney announced Tuesday that CEO Bob Iger will step down from the role and become executive chairman through 2021, effective immediately. Following the announcement, shares of Disney fell about 2.5%. Source
Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down, effective immediately
The surprise announcement names Bob Chapek, head of Walt Disney Co.’s theme parks, as Iger’s successor. Source