Florida high school seniors Nicole Caamano and Arianna Durrum won two gold medals each in this month’s girls weightlifting state championships, and their story is uplifting everyone on and off the mat. Source
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Richard Lewis, beloved comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star, dies at 76
Richard Lewis, the longtime stand-up comedian who is known to millions for his memorable role as Larry David’s neurotic friend in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died at the age of 76. Last year, Lewis revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Source
Fast-moving wildfires torch the Texas Panhandle
Several massive wildfires are burning the Texas Panhandle amid dry and windy conditions, leaving a trail of destruction and forcing numerous evacuations. They include the Smokehouse Creek Fire, now the second-largest in state history. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties. Dave Malkoff has more. Source
McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader in November
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate leader of either party in American history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from his role as the Senate GOP’s leader in November. The 82-year-old McConnell said, however, he will serve out the remainder of his Senate term through 2026. Nikole Killion has more. Source
IVF advocates rally in Alabama
Doctors and patients rallied Wednesday outside the Alabama State House, urging lawmakers to protect in vitro fertilization providers from civil and criminal prosecution. This comes after the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling that frozen embryos are children. Janet Shamlian has more. Source
Examining the impact of Trump’s immunity case
In April, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for alleged criminal conduct that occurred while he was in office. Jan Crawford and Robert Costa break down how the high court’s decision could impact Trump’s legal cases and the 2024 presidential race. Source
Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a case on whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from federal prosecution for alleged conduct that occurred while he was in office. The justices will consider whether Trump must stand trial over allegations he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
How a private equity firm prioritized profits over patients at its hospitals
A mother’s death at a Boston hospital shortly after giving birth has sparked a state investigation into the hospital’s owner, Steward Health Care. Last year, a CBS News investigation found a trail of unpaid bills at Steward hospitals around the country, leading to a shortage of potentially life-saving supplies. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details. Source
Senate Republic blocks bill that would protect access to IVF nationwide
The legislation aimed to preempt state efforts to restrict the fertility treatment technology. Source