Recent laws have expanded the number of people who can claim the Child Tax Credit. Here’s how to take advantage of it on your tax return. Source
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How the millennial generation will reshape American politics
The new book “The Ones We’ve Been Waiting For: How a New Generation of Leaders Will Transform America” details how the life experiences of millennials led to the surge of political participation following President Trump’s election in 2016. Author Charlotte Alter joined CBSN to explain what millennials have been through and why it’s pushing some to a more socialist platform. Source
Americans rely on crowdfunding to pay medical bills
Millions of Americans have crowdfunded their medical bills, with one in five Americans saying they’ve donated to a medical fundraiser online. Source
Documentary series questions who killed Malcolm X
A new series on Netflix presents new facts about Malcolm X’s assassination and claims police botched the investigation. Source
Jury may be deadlocked in Harvey Weinstein case
The jury deliberating in the Harvey Weinstein trial has indicated it could be deadlocked on the most serious charges. Rape allegations against him helped fule the #MeToo movement. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, February 21, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Battle against coronavirus in the U.S. intensifies
The CDC said it’s working with state and local health officials on how to respond to coronavirus. It has already infected thousands. Carter Evans has the latest. Source
Boy who was adopted determined to give a home to senior dogs
Before Robbie Gay was adopted, he was neglected and abused. Now that he’s with his adopted family, he’s determined to help senior dogs, because he can see himself in them. Steve Hartman has his story on the road. Source
Joaquin Phoenix rescued a cow and her calf from a slaughterhouse
The passionate vegan brought the rescued animals to Farm Sanctuary to “live out the rest of their lives in peace.” Source
Tokyo Olympics face questions over coronavirus
Concern has grown ahead of the summer Olympics in Japan as the number of global cases of coronavirus has climbed to over 76,000. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined CBSN AM from Tokyo with how the outbreak might affect the Olympic Games. Source