Newly released video captured Mexico’s El Popo volcano in action. The violent explosion shot rock, lava and ash nearly a mile into the sky. The eruption also triggered an earthquake. Source
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Whistleblower says Olympic Committee “wrongfully terminated” him
A former top medical official with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic committee is making damning allegations about how the organization handles mental health issues. In his first TV interview, Dr. William Moreau alleges that he was let go last May, in part because of his complaints about the issue. Moreau has filed a lawsuit claiming he was “wrongfully terminated.” Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Mississippi on the verge of catastrophic flooding
Mississippi is bracing for potentially catastrophic flooding from the rain-swollen Pearl River. Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency urging people who live around the capital Jackson to follow mandatory evacuations. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Elton John cuts concert short due to pneumonia
The iconic 72-year-old singer is in the midst of a three-year-long farewell tour. Source
Winter storm whips up strong winds, disrupting travel
A winter storm is bringing in strong winds and heavy rain impacting travel in areas like London’s Heathrow Airport. CBS News meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest. Source
Mother and daughter arrested for drugging a woman to kidnap her infant daughter
A mother and her teen daughter are under arrest Sunday and charged with drugging a woman in an attempt to kidnap her infant daughter. The suspect, Juliette Parker, lured unsuspecting mothers with young infants with offers of free photography sessions. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Author A.E. Hotchner has died at age 102
Novelist, playwright and editor A.E. Hotchner has died. He and his Connecticut neighbor and friend Paul Newman started “Newman’s Own” food company. Hotchner was 102 years old. Source
Ousted Australian PM calls own party members conduct over climate change “idiotic”
Malcolm Turnbull, a political conservative who served as Australia’s prime minister up until August of 2018, was bounced out of office by the right-wing of his own party largely over his support for cutting carbon emissions. Source
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Trump and first lady attend Daytona 500 in Florida; Mexican volcano El Popo erupts, triggering an earthquake. Source
After months of rehearsals, a new “West Side Story” faces the uncertainty of opening night
With a cast full of Broadway newcomers, fresh choreography, and daring vision, Broadway’s newest “West Side Story” prepares to take a big risk Source