For its annual swimsuit edition, Sports Illustrated agreed to include an ad campaign featuring plus-size models and one woman who is 56 years old. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer talks to plus-size model Kate Eckman about the magazine’s controversial decision. Source
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Behind the New York Times “Modern Love” podcasts
This Valentine’s Day, the New York Times continues “Modern Love,” a weekly column of first-person stories. It started more than 11 years ago and millions read it in print and online. But the Times recently teamed up with WBUR radio in Boston to bring the articles to life in a podcast. In its first week, “Modern Love” soared to number one on iTunes. See how the Times picks these unlikely stories. Source
Hillary Clinton makes her case to female voters
Hillary Clinton used the debate stage Thursday night in Milwaukee to make her case to female voters. CBSN analyzed the debate with CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez. Source
How big of a concern is the Johnson & Johnson clotting issue?
The Biden administration says that pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine should not hamper the nation’s ongoing vaccine efforts. As CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, the announcement comes as the U.S. calls to pause the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after receiving reports that at least six women had suffered a rare blood-clotting disorder after getting their shot. Dr. Julie Morita, a former member of the Biden administration transition advisory board and the executive vice president of the Rober Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact the pause could have on the nation’s vaccine efforts. Source
Democrats clash over campaign donations
The Democratic presidential candidates exchanged heated words regarding campaign finance and Wall Street during their debate in Wisconsin. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to discuss the debate. Source
Clinton, Sanders clash in sixth debate
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders clashed on many issues during Thursday night’s Democratic debate in Milwaukee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to discuss the debate. Source
Two men arrested in 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart
Paul Flores, 44, was taken into custody and charged with murder. No bail has been set. Source
This Day In History: “Taxi Driver” makes its theater debut
40 years ago on Feb. 9, 1976, one of Hollywood’s classic movies made its debut in theaters: “Taxi Driver.” CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have more on Robert De Niro’s iconic film and its 12-year-old star, Jodie Foster. Source
How Lionel Richie dealt with the stress of music industry
Four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie is being honored as the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year for his remarkable career and charitable work. Richie, who has produced some of the most iconic songs, explains to CBS News’ Michelle Miller how he has continued his success in the business over the past five decades. Source
Disney to let workers sport tattoos and gender-neutral hairstyles
New theme park’s policy allows “appropriate” tattoos and gives employees more flexibility on costume choices. Source