The Marine Corps announced Monday night the commandant underwent open-heart surgery to correct a heart defect and is expected to return to full-duty after his rehabilitation. Source
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Winter storm hits South with tornadoes, dumps heavy snow in Midwest
The winter storm with 55 mph winds and hail moved through the Florida Panhandle and into parts of Alabama and Georgia, along with at least several reports of radar-confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather Service said. Source
Actor Daniel Kaluuya on his first feature film as a director
Daniel Kaluuya, known for his Oscar-winning performances, has taken a new leap in his career with his directorial debut in “The Kitchen.” Source
This would be your monthly mortgage payment for a $400,000 home
You can figure out your household budget based on these calculations. Source
Appeals court hears arguments on Trump immunity claim in 2020 election case
A three-judge panel in Washington, D.C., heard arguments Tuesday over former President Donald Trump’s claim that he is shielded from federal criminal prosecution for actions taken in office. A lower court has already ruled that Trump is not absolutely immune from prosecution. Listen to a portion of the hearing and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson’s insight on the arguments made. Source
Maine mass shooting 911 transcripts reveal panic: “Please hurry”
The 911 dispatch center was flooded with around 50 calls from people at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, which were both targets of the state’s deadliest mass shooting last October. Source
Nikki Haley ramps up criticism on Donald Trump days away from Iowa caucuses
Haley, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, has sought to walk the fine line between criticizing the former president and courting his voters. Source
Sinéad O’Connor died of “natural causes,” coroner says
Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes in July 2023, officials said Tuesday. Source
Blinken visits to seek “way forward” as Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza
As Antony Blinken arrived to seek a “way forward,” Israel continued its bombardment of Gaza and there was fresh violence along the country’s northern border with Lebanon. Source
Daniel Kaluuya on his directorial debut, how “Get Out” changed his life
Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya is making his directorial debut with “The Kitchen,” a dystopian thriller set in London. He tells Anthony Mason how the move to directing felt inevitable and how “Get Out” changed his life. Source