Puerto Rico’s outgoing governor, Ricardo Rosselló, announced he has chosen former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi to serve in the position of secretary of state. If Pierluisi is confirmed before Friday, he would become the next governor of Puerto Rico when Rosselló steps down. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with the latest. Source
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Video shows man throwing water at NYPD traffic agents
A video has emerged of a man throwing water at two New York Police Department traffic enforcement agents. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man. Alex Denis of CBS New York station WCBS-TV has more. Source
Ritchie Torres pushes for House seat in 2020
The youngest member of the New York City Council, Ritchie Torres, is aiming for a seat in the House of Representatives. But the Bronx resident has competition, including a fellow city council member he compares to Donald Trump. Torres joined CBSN AM to talk about his campaign. Source
Mario Lopez under fire for transgender comments
In an interview with conservative host Candace Owens, Lopez said “I think it’s dangerous as a parent” to allow a young child to determine they’re transgender Source
Laid-off father hands out resumes on the side of the road
The struggling dad took a unique approach to the job search — and it paid off Source
Important Road Closure Information for Titans Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium
Several of the exit ramps off I-24 leading to Nissan Stadium will be closed by TDOT Saturday for repairs. Source
Broadway legend Hal Prince is dead at 91
Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries of musical theater won a staggering 21 Tony Awards Source
Delta pilot suspected of drinking pulled off flight, arrested
The pilot, 37-year-old Gabriel Lyle Schroeder, took a breathalyzer test and was booked and released Source
Sanders and Warren slammed over “fairy tale” proposals in 2020 debate
Democrats clashed during Tuesday night’s debate in Detroit, as progressive Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren defended their policies from more moderate opponents. CBS News political contributor Ed O’Keefe reports from Detroit while CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN to break down the highlights. Source
2 Chicago moms working to stop gun violence shot dead
Chantell Grant and Andrea Stoudemire were killed Friday while volunteering with Mothers Against Senseless Killings Source