The world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, is just 9 days away from carrying nearly 10,000 people around the Caribbean. For comparison, the Titanic was 883 feet long before it sank in 1912, while the Icon of the Seas measures close to 1,200 feet. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave got an exclusive look at the massive ship as it set sail on a test cruise. Source
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Super Bowl pregame performers include Reba McEntire, Andra Day and Post Malone
Reba McEntire is slated to sing the national anthem during pregame entertainment at the Super Bowl on Feb. 11. Usher will lead the halftime show. Source
Sundance Film Festival turns 40
The renowned cinema festival returns with world premiere documentaries, narrative films and special events, in-person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, and with online streaming available across the U.S. Source
U.S. launches 4th round of strikes on Houthis, Pakistan hits Iran with retaliatory strikes
Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, where the U.S. conducted its fourth round of airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in just under a week. And Pakistan launched its own retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, killing at least nine people according to the Associated Press. BBC News Pakistan correspondent Caroline Davies has more. Source
Reba McEntire to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
Reba McEntire, the legendary country music star, is set to sing the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl. With over 56 million albums sold worldwide, McEntire talks to “CBS Mornings” about how she is preparing. Singers Andra Day and Post Malone will also be part of the big game’s pre-show. Source
FBI warns over sexual extortion scams targeting minors online
The FBI is warning parents about a spike in sexual extortion schemes aimed at individuals under 18 occurring across gaming platforms, video-streaming sites and social media. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga reports on the alarming trend. Source
Spelman College receives historic $100 million donation
In a historic moment, Spelman College Board Chair Lovette Russell announces a record-breaking $100 million gift from board member Ronda Stryker and William Johnston. This donation marks the largest single contribution to any HBCU, or Historically Black College or University. “CBS Mornings” speaks exclusively with Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle about what the money will be used for and the importance of the gift. Source
Trump targets Haley ahead of New Hampshire primary
Former President Donald Trump’s schedule sees him on the offensive in New Hampshire, targeting Nikki Haley, his main competitor in the upcoming GOP primary. Meanwhile, in New York, his heated exchanges during E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit led to judicial warnings. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source
Kate’s surgery announcement leaves questions, but here’s what we know
The word of Princess Kate’s surgery and King Charles’ prostate treatment may show a royal family opening up, but they’re keeping some details private. Source
Pakistan attacks “terrorist hideouts” in Iran as neighbors trade fire
Pakistan says it attacked “terrorist hideouts” in neighboring Iran, as tension between the two countries, and across the Mideast, soars. Source