A day after finishing second in the Iowa caucuses, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis is back on the campaign trail in South Carolina, where he went went on the attack against former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in her home state. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has details. Source
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Trump’s second trial in E. Jean Carroll defamation case begins
A federal jury in New York has been convened this week to determine how much money former President Donald Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll for 2019 comments denying he sexually assaulted her. A judge has already ruled the comments were defamatory. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates reports. Source
Colorado Springs Club Q shooter to face federal hate crime charges
The Colorado shooter who killed five people at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, in 2022 has been charged with federal hate crimes, newly filed federal court documents show. Source
Ben & Jerry’s board chair calls for “immediate” ceasefire in Gaza
Ben & Jerry’s board chair calls for a truce between Israeli and Palestinian forces, saying the goal is “consistent” with the ice cream maker’s policies. Source
CVS closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores by end of April
CVS is still working on closing hundreds of stores, including some pharmacies inside Target stores, blaming the changes on waning foot traffic, rising competition and workforce shortages, according to Bailey Schulz, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, who joined CBS News with her look at CVS’ plan. Source
Fruit juice associated with weight gain in kids and adults, study finds
Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice daily is associated with a small weight gain in children and adults, according to a new analysis. Source
Storm ends nearly 2-year-long snow drought in Baltimore
Snow showers and freezing drizzle were expected to taper off in the Baltimore area on Tuesday as temperatures fall into the 20s. A snow drought affected the region and other parts of the East Coast, including Washington, D.C., and New York City, for almost two years. CBS News Baltimore’s Paul Gessler reports on the snow’s impact. Source
Lawmakers questioned Fauci about “lab leak” COVID theory in marathon interview
Sources in the room for Fauci’s two-day interview told CBS News the meeting was cordial, but also revealed the intense and fractious political divide over his legacy and work. Source
Gilgo Beach killings suspect Rex Heuermann faces new murder charge
Officials on Long Island, New York, announced a fourth murder charge against Rex Heuermann, a suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann was charged in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes Tuesday. CBS News New York’s Carolyn Gusoff reports. Source
Key takeaways from Trump’s win in Iowa
Former President Donald Trump won the Republican Iowa caucuses with widespread support: He won men, women, older voters and younger voters, and he improved on his 2016 performance with all of these groups. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest from Iowa, and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results. Source