U.S. to evacuate Americans quarantined on Japan cruise ship due to coronavirus; WWII vet surprised with thousands of Valentine’s Day cards. Source
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Thousands fleeing Syria as tensions surge between Turkish and Syrian troops
It’s being called the worst humanitarian crisis since the start of Syria’s civil war. Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing Syria and heading north, but with nowhere to run. The exodus was sparked by a surge in fighting between Turkish and Syrian troops. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
New program healing U.S. service members from injury using VR technology
The Pentagon says 109 U.S. service members suffered traumatic brain injuries last month in an Iranian missile strike on an air base in Iraq. In wake of that news, the Department of Veterans Affairs has pioneered a new approach to help these wounded warriors heal and even return some to the battlefield. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Pangolin facing greater threat of extinction during coronavirus outbreak
The pangolin has spent most of its existence in obscurity, but after a group of Chinese scientists recently labeled the mammal as a potential transmitter of the novel coronavirus, they are facing a threat of extinction. Tom Hanson reports. Source
14-year-old arrested in connection to murder of NYC college student Tessa Majors
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Friday and indicted for the stabbing death of Barnard College student Tessa Majors. Rashaun Weaver faces second degree murder and robbery charges. CBSN’s Errol Barnett has the latest. Source
U.S. to evacuate Americans quarantined on Japan cruise ship due to coronavirus
Aircraft will be used to evacuate Americans quarantined by the coronavirus on a cruise ship in Japan. The voluntary evacuations begin Sunday, even as the virus continues to spread on board. Worldwide, tens of thousands of cases have been confirmed and more than 1,500 have died. Deborah Patta reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, February 15, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Errol Barnett. Source
New program aims healing U.S. service members from injury using VR technology
The Pentagon says 109 U.S. service members suffered traumatic brain injuries last month in an Iranian missile strike on an air base in Iraq. In wake of that news, the Department of Veterans Affairs has pioneered a new approach to help these wounded warriors heal and even return some to the battlefield. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Thousands fleeing Syria as tension surge between Turkish and Syrian troops
It’s being called the worst humanitarian crisis since the start of Syria’s civil war. Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing Syria and heading north, but with nowhere to run. The exodus was sparked by a surge in fighting between Turkish and Syrian troops. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Bloomberg pushes back against sexual harassment allegations
The nation’s third contest in the 2020 Democratic race is just one week away. As presidential candidates campaign to win Nevada voters, candidate Michael Bloomberg is pushing back against a Washington Post piece detailing allegations of sexual harassment in his workplace. Skyler Henry reports. Source