New York Times reporter Thomas Gibbons-Neff joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss how many troops are set to leave Afghanistan in the short term and reaction to the U.S.-Taliban deal, nearly 20 years after American forces went into Afghanistan. Source
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Scathing report details failures in handling migrant family separations
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss a scathing new report by the Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services on the handling of separated children at the U.S. border under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. Source
Biggest issues in Michigan ahead of the Democratic primary
CBSN’s Elaine Quijano sits down with Jonathan Oosting, Michigan politics reporter for Bridge magazine, on “Red and Blue.” He talks about the significance of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s endorsement of Joe Biden, how Biden’s and Bernie Sanders’ climate change policies would affect autoworkers, and other key factors for Michigan voters. Source
Pence warns of deficit as demand for coronavirus testing kits rises
Government health officials do not have enough medical test kits for those who may be exposed to the coronavirus. The Trump administration is accused of giving the public mixed messages on the risks and their preparedness of the outbreak. Paula Reid reports. Source
Warren drops out of 2020 race and holds off on endorsement
Elizabeth Warren has dropped out of the 2020 race and has not endorsed any of the remaining candidates. Tulsi Gabbard the remaining female running in the 2020 race. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Lawyer challenging abortion law reacts after Supreme Court arguments
Julie Rikelman, an attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, has spent years working on June Medical Services v. Russo, a Supreme Court case that could dramatically alter abortion access in the United States. She spoke to CBS News reporter Kate Smith after oral arguments. Source
Supreme Court orders temporary stay of execution for death row inmate Nathaniel Woods
The order, signed by Justice Clarence Thomas, said the execution will be halted pending further order of the court. Source
CRISPR used inside a human’s body for the first time: Scientists
The treatment was used in a patient with an inherited form of blindness. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, March 5, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Joe Biden continues to hold lead in delegate race
More delegates from Super Tuesday have been included in the updated count, based on CBS News estimates. Source