World Health Organization hesitant to declare disease in decline as experts warn there could be thousands of mild cases lurking around the globe. Source
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Teen violently arrested by officers takes plea deal
A North Carolina teen who was violently arrested during a possible mental health emergency has pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges in juvenile court. According to his mother, Hayden Long accepted a deal to plead guilty to the assault and underage drinking charges to avoid being tried as an adult for felony assault. Hospital security video shows the 16-year-old being tackled to the ground, shot with a Taser and punched by a sheriff’s deputy while in handcuffs after his mother tried to bring him to the hospital for what she called a mental health crisis. Source
Catholic school’s alleged sacking of gay teachers sparks protests
Kennedy Catholic High School claims two teachers “voluntarily resigned” shortly after they each got engaged to same-sex partners. Source
New York Times Magazine’s Nikole Hannah-Jones on the trailblazer who inspired her
As we mark Black History Month, we are hearing from trailblazers about who has inspired them. New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones tells us why journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells was her trailblazer. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Bloomberg qualifies for Nevada debate
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Americans set to be released after coronavirus quarantine
Hundreds of Americans have returned to the U.S. after being quarantined on a cruise ship over the coronavirus outbreak. Of the evacuees, 14 began showing symptoms of the disease on the journey back home. Carter Evans breaks down the latest information from Travis Air Force Base where the first group of evacuees is set to be released. Source
Bloomberg qualifies for his first presidential debate
The multi-billionaire former New York City mayor made it with his ranking in a new poll. His Democratic rivals say they’re eager to take him on face-to-face. Source
China says infection rate slowing, but new virus still holds mystery
World Health Organization hesitant to declare disease in decline as experts warn there could be thousands of mild cases lurking around the globe. Source
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex abuse lawsuits
Programs will continue but the Chapter 11 filing sets off what could be one of the biggest, most complex bankruptcies ever seen and could lead to compensation fund topping $1 billion Source
2,000 ex-Justice Department employees call on Barr to resign
The former officials from Republican and Democratic administrations said Barr’s behavior is a “grave threat to the fair administration of justice.” Source