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
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“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
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on “The Takeout” – 2/21/2020
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Ph.D, talks about transitioning from serving Baltimore to serving as Librarian of Congress on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
New book promises unprecedented look inside Facebook
New book, “Facebook: The Inside Story,” promises an unprecedented look at the world’s largest social media company. Author Steven Levy interviewed more than 300 people, including nine interviews with founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he learned. Source
Health care is top priority for influential Nevada unions going into caucus
Nevada has one of the worst health care systems in the country, according to a recent report. Voters in the state, however, have conflicting views on how to fix health care. Maria Elena Salinas talks with voters as part of the CBS News series Every State Has A Story. Source
Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers. Source