Kirk Douglas, one of the last surviving movie stars of Hollywood’s legendary Golden Age, died at age 103 on Wednesday. Douglas, who was admired for his looks and respected for his intensity, starred in classics such as “Spartacus.” Born to Russian immigrant parents in 1916, Douglas went into acting after serving in World War II. Source
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NYC’s largest sewage plant sells out of Valentine’s Day tours
Who needs flowers and chocolates, when you can have digester eggs? Source
Jennifer Lopez Super Bowl performance electrifies, sparks debate about age
Jennifer Lopez’s powerful Super Bowl halftime performance has people talking about women and aging in a new way. Around 100 million people watched the singer and dancer show the world what 50 looks like today. Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the changing attitudes about middle age. Source
Republican Senator Mitt Romney announces he will vote to convict Trump
In a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday, Republican Senator Mitt Romney of Utah said he will vote to convict President Trump of abusing his power. “With my vote, I will tell my children and their children that I did my duty, believing my country expected it of me,” he said. Watch his remarks. Source
Senator Doug Jones says he’ll vote to convict Trump on both charges
Alabama Senator Doug Jones, a Democrat from a heavily Republican state, says he will vote to convict President Trump on the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of justice. Joseph Moreno and Molly Hooper join CBSN to break down the upcoming impeachment vote. Source
Scientists look to HIV medications for coronavirus treatment
Scientists working to combat the global coronavirus outbreak are hoping to repurpose drugs used to treat other viruses such as HIV. Over 28,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, including 12 in the U.S. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the drugs may work. Source
Trump’s reelection strategy focuses on divide among Democrats
As fallout from the Iowa caucuses continues, the Trump 2020 campaign is jumping on the chance to stoke division among Democrats. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt has been covering the president’s reelection efforts and joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with details. Source
Representative Eric Swalwell calls on Senate to subpoena John Bolton
CBS News intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell about what to expect ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address. Source
Iowa caucuses: DNC chairman calls for immediate recanvass
“Enough is enough,” Tom Perez tweeted, calling for a recanvass because of the technology problems plaguing the state party since the night of the Caucuses. With results from 97% of precincts counted, Buttigieg and Sanders are 0.1% apart. Source
Special Report: Trump takes victory lap after Senate acquittal
President Trump declared victory in a “celebration” of his acquittal in his Senate impeachment trial, lacing into his opponents while surrounded by supporters in the East Room of the White House. “We’ve been going through this now over three years. it was evil. It was corrupt,” he said. Source