The recent murder of a 7-year-old girl in Mexico is bringing tensions to a boil in the country. Also, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro defiantly said President Trump is wrong if he thinks the U.S. can easily topple his government, and a “ghost” cargo ship washed ashore in Ireland. CBS News’ Rylee Carlson joined “CBSN AM” with those stories. Source
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African-American supermodels on challenging beauty standards through time
Beverly Johnson broke fashion’s glass ceiling in 1974 when she became the first African-American model to be on the cover of American Vogue magazine. Winnie Harlow has graced the most iconic covers and runways since 2014. The two caught up with each other at the “Black in Time” exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology as part of our Trailblazers series celebrating Black History Month. Source
North Carolina teen takes plea deal after being beaten by police
16-year-old Hayden Long was tackled, beaten and tased by hospital guards and local police after his mother took him to the E.R. for help with what she says was a mental health episode. The boy was charged with misdemeanor assault after spitting on an officer, and underage drinking. His mother says he took a plea deal to avoid being tried as an adult. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler shares her story in first TV interview
Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler joins “CBS This Morning” to reveal the story behind the blog post that led to the resignation of the company’s CEO in her first TV interview. Fowler’s book, “Whistleblower: My Journey to Silicon Valley and Fight for Justice at Uber,” goes into detail about her sexual harassment allegations and what led up to a major restructuring of the business. Source
Ex-Boy Scout details alleged abuse amid bankruptcy fallout
The Boy Scouts of America is filing for federal bankruptcy protection to prepare for a potential avalanche of sexual abuse judgments. The organization has about 2.2 million youth members and 800,000 volunteers, with millions more over its 110-year history. Errol Barnett breaks down the case and hears from a former Boy Scout who said he was abused. Source
Bloomberg qualifies for Nevada debate after surging poll numbers
Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg has qualified for Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate, according to a new poll. The national poll has Bloomberg in second place with 19%, behind Bernie Sanders’ commanding 31% lead. Bloomberg’s campaign recently put out an ad attacking Sanders’ devoted base, known sometimes as “Bernie Bros.” Nikole Killion breaks down how the campaigns are responding ahead of the Nevada caucus, where Bloomberg will not be running. Source
Teen strikes plea deal after arrest raises mental health concerns
Hayden Long’s mother says he agreed to plead guilty to assault and underage drinking charges to avoid being tried as an adult for felony assault. Source
New York Times Magazine’s Nikole Hannah-Jones on the trailblazer who inspired her
As we mark Black History Month, we are hearing from trailblazers about who has inspired them. New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones tells us why journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells was her trailblazer. Source
Teen violently arrested by officers takes plea deal
A North Carolina teen who was violently arrested during a possible mental health emergency has pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges in juvenile court. According to his mother, Hayden Long accepted a deal to plead guilty to the assault and underage drinking charges to avoid being tried as an adult for felony assault. Hospital security video shows the 16-year-old being tackled to the ground, shot with a Taser and punched by a sheriff’s deputy while in handcuffs after his mother tried to bring him to the hospital for what she called a mental health crisis. Source
China says infection rate slowing, but new virus still holds mystery
World Health Organization hesitant to declare disease in decline as experts warn there could be thousands of mild cases lurking around the globe. Source