The daughter of a 104-year-old World War II veteran went on social media to ask if people would send her father 104 Valentine’s Day cards. But he ended up getting thousands more. John Blackstone explains. Source
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Whistleblower says Olympic Committee needs to do more to address mental health
A former top medical official with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is making stark allegations about the organization’s handling of mental health. Dr. Bill Moreau alleges he was let go last May, partly in retaliation for his complaints about the issue. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Closing arguments made in Harvey Weinstein case
After hearing from witnesses, a jury heard closing arguments from Harvey Weinstein’s defense. The disgraced Hollywood producer is accused of rape. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Whistleblower: Olympic Committee mishandles mental health cases
Dr. Bill Moreau worked inside the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee for 10 years. Source
U.S. confirms 15th case of coronavirus
With a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, the CDC warns the deadly outbreak could continue into next year. There are at least 15 cases in the U.S. Carter Evans has the latest. Source
Body of missing South Carolina girl found
The body of a 6-year-old South Carolina girl has been found. Faye Swetlik went missing outside her home three days ago, prompting a massive search. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
How soon can scientists find a coronavirus vaccine?
Drug companies and labs worldwide are scrambling to come up with a vaccine to stop the deadly new virus. Source
Barr: Trump tweets about DOJ “make it impossible for me to do my job”
The attorney general under fire says he won’t be “bullied” into doing anything. Source
Amazon ranked #1 company for “brand intimacy”
According to marketing agency MBLM, Amazon is the most “intimate” brand of 2020, beating out Disney and Apple. The agency said Amazon’s “dominance and breadth of portfolio” helped create emotional bonds with its customers. Mike Breazeale, associate professor of marketing at Mississippi State University, joins CBSN with more on the study. Source
Los Angeles County DA to dismiss almost 66,000 marijuana convictions
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday that her office has asked the court to dismiss nearly 66,000 marijuana convictions going back decades, the largest such undertaking in state history. CBSN LA reports. Source