A former top medical official with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic committee is making damning allegations about how the organization handles mental health issues. In his first TV interview, Dr. William Moreau alleges that he was let go last May, in part because of his complaints about the issue. Moreau has filed a lawsuit claiming he was “wrongfully terminated.” Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
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Mississippi on the verge of catastrophic flooding
Mississippi is bracing for potentially catastrophic flooding from the rain-swollen Pearl River. Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency urging people who live around the capital Jackson to follow mandatory evacuations. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Elton John cuts concert short due to pneumonia
The iconic 72-year-old singer is in the midst of a three-year-long farewell tour. Source
Winter storm whips up strong winds, disrupting travel
A winter storm is bringing in strong winds and heavy rain impacting travel in areas like London’s Heathrow Airport. CBS News meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest. Source
Mother and daughter arrested for drugging a woman to kidnap her infant daughter
A mother and her teen daughter are under arrest Sunday and charged with drugging a woman in an attempt to kidnap her infant daughter. The suspect, Juliette Parker, lured unsuspecting mothers with young infants with offers of free photography sessions. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Americans quarantined on cruise ship in Japan begin returning home
Dozens of Americans quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan who have not tested positive for the coronavirus are on their way home Sunday. They boarded two planes headed to Air Force bases in California and Florida. However, the situation on board the Diamond Princess is severe as a surge of infections remain. Deborah Patta reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, February 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Elaine Quijano. Source
Ron Lauder on preserving the artifacts of Auschwitz
Billionaire Ron Lauder, chairman of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation and president of the World Jewish Congress, has made it his mission to preserve the artifacts of some of the 1.1 million people who were murdered at the Nazi concentration camp by opening a conservation lab at Auschwitz. In this web exclusive Lauder explains its importance to correspondent Martha Teichner. Source
Australia’s bushfires impact a 60 Minutes team
Journalists at 60 Minutes are accustomed to covering news around the world, but a recent report hit close to home for one team. Source
“West Side Story”: Behind the scenes of the 2020 revival
“West Side Story” is getting an update. Bill Whitaker reports on the new twists making their way to one of America’s most iconic musicals. Source