The figure shatters the previous monthly record of $25 million, also set by Sanders in January. Source
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Bahamas going solar to protect power grid from future hurricanes
A tiny country in “Hurricane Alley” is trying to be an example to the world after Category 5 storms demolished parts of its electrical grid. Bill Whitaker reports on the Bahamas’ adoption of solar energy. Source
Pete Buttigieg dropping out of 2020 presidential race
Buttigieg had emerged from the Iowa caucuses with the most delegates. Source
Coronavirus outbreak raises concerns at a Seattle nursing home
In the aftermath of the first death from coronavirus, a Seattle-area nursing home is at the center of a state and federal investigation. More than 50 patients and staff members are showing symptoms associated with the virus. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, March 1, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Errol Barnett. Source
Mike Bloomberg on his Democratic opponents: “Donald Trump will eat ’em for lunch”
Mike Bloomberg says he entered the race for president because he thought his fellow Democratic candidates’ ideas were too extreme, and he thinks they won’t fare well in the general election against the president. Source
Exit polls indicate Clyburn’s endorsement was key for nearly half of voters
South Carolina has 54 delegates up for grabs on Saturday, which could be a preview for Super Tuesday, when more than 1,300 delegates will be doled out. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto reports on what exit polls in South Carolina are showing. Source
Trump addresses nation after first coronavirus death in the U.S.
President Trump addressed the nation Saturday after a Washington state man in his 50s became the first person in the U.S. to die from coronavirus. Mr. Trump said there’s no reason for panic. Steve Dorsey reports. Source
2020 candidates join marchers in Selma to commemorate “Bloody Sunday”
Some of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates joined marchers in Selma, Alabama, who are commemorating the 55th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” — the violent confrontation that happened decades ago between African American demonstrators and dozens of state troopers. The incident sparked a major moment in the Civil Rights movement and paved the way for the Voting Rights Act. Source
Coronavirus response defended by Health Secretary Alex Azar
A new study suggests coronavirus was spreading undetected in Washington state for six weeks. Source