In his first public comments since announcing a plan to withdraw from official duties, Prince Harry says he had “no other option” but to cut most of his royal ties. Charlie D’Agata reports on the emotional speech Harry gave Sunday night, after Queen Elizabeth announced the highly anticipated details of the new arrangement for him and his wife Meghan. Source
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MLK Jr.’s children, grandchild read his American dream speech
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, and his granddaughter, Yolanda King, read part of the civil rights icon’s “The American Dream” sermon. MLK Jr. originally delivered the speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta in 1965. Source
Harry and Meghan are in “uncharted territory” after royal split
Prince Harry is speaking publicly for the first time about his and Meghan Markle’s unprecedented decision to give up their royal duties. As part of the deal, Harry and Meghan will lose their most prestigious royal titles and will no longer receive public funds. Roya Nikkhah reports on why the couple can’t continue serving in a royal capacity. Source
Ex-Senator Jeff Flake’s advice to Republicans ahead of impeachment trial
As the impeachment trial of President Trump gets underway this week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he’ll force votes to call four witnesses at the trial if Majority Leader Mitch McConnell doesn’t do so. Democrats will need the votes of four Republicans. Republican Jeff Flake of Arizona, who served in the Senate from 2013 until last year, joins “CBS This Morning” with his advice for members of his party. Source
How Lizzo went from “band nerd” to Grammy-nominated artist
The rapper, singer, songwriter and classically trained flautist was once living in her car. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Richmond on edge ahead of gun rally
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Titans Sign 10 Players to Futures Contracts
The Tennessee Titans on Monday signed 10 players to futures contracts. Source
Two dead, 15 wounded after gunman opens fire on line outside bar
Motive unknown; lounge was holding celebration of Kansas City Chiefs victory that sent them to Super Bowl. Source
U.S. takes precautions as China’s deadly virus outbreak spreads
Passengers arriving in the U.S. from the city at the center of the coronavirus outbreak are now being screened, as China’s leader calls for containment ahead of huge travel period. Source
Kansas City club shooting: two dead, more than a dozen injured
Two people were killed in a mass shooting outside a nightclub in Kansas City, Missouri. More than a dozen others were injured. Savannah Rudicel reports that the Nine Ultra Lounge was hosting a celebration party for the Kansas City Chiefs’ win Sunday night. Source