Firefighters were battling a blaze outside one of the main railway stations in Paris. Source
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How to watch the South Carolina primary results
Joe Biden is leading in the polls heading into South Carolina. Source
Fire breaks out near Gare De Lyon station, causing evacuations
A huge fire broke out on Friday in the heart of Paris. Clouds of black smoke filled the sky near the historic Gare De Lyon train station. It was evacuated as fire crews battled the flames for several hours. Source
How hard is it for the average Joe to become a goalie? Steve Hartman experiments on the ice
A former Zamboni driver took the ice last week as an emergency replacement goaltender and became an overnight sensation. The story of David Ayres, the unexpected hero, left Steve Hartman inspired to experiment on how hard it would be for him – an average Joe – to become a goalie. Source
CBS News’ “Eye on America” takes a look at the “invisible” homeless epidemic in Texas
CBS News is shining a light on homelessness in America, including those who are often overlooked: Working-class families struggling to keep a roof over their heads. CBS News contributor Maria Elena Salinas traveled to a small town in Texas where the homeless population is exploding. Source
How hard is it to be a goalie? Steve Hartman learns the hard way
A former Zamboni driver stopped 8 out of 10 shots for the Carolina Hurricanes. That left Steve Hartman wondering, how hard could it be? Source
House passes bill to make lynching a federal crime
More than a century after it was first introduced, the House has passed legislation to make lynching a federal crime. Deborah Barfield Berry, a Washington correspondent for USA Today, spoke to CBSN’s Lana Zak about the significance of the passage. Source
Rare meteorological phenomenon called a “snow firehose” pumps 3-4 feet of snow in upstate N.Y.
An intense lake-effect blizzard hit upstate New York, and the National Weather Service warned that travel could be dangerous and impossible for the region. The police department in Waterton, New York, is advising everyone not to travel in the area this weekend. Don Dahler reports. Source
CDC confirms second U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin
With the death toll from the COVID-19 disease nearing 3,000, global health officials say no country can hope to be spared, and all must be ready to combat outbreaks. Source
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe to be the new Director of National Intelligence
President Trump announced late Friday that he’ll nominate Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to be the new director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe withdrew his name from consideration for the same job last year after questions were raised about his resume and qualifications. Ratcliffe was a staunch defender of the president during the impeachment process. Source