The presidential race is heating up, and Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg is already eyeing Super Tuesday. The former New York City mayor is ditching early voting states like Nevada and South Carolina and instead focusing on states with the largest number of Democratic delegates like California, New York, Texas and Florida. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN AM to discuss the Bloomberg campaign’s digital strategy. Source
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Medical examiner set to perform autopsy of South Carolina girl
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence in the death of a 6-year-old South Carolina girl. They hope that Saturday’s autopsy will provide some insights into how she died. Faye Swetlik had gone missing after she was last seen by her family playing in the front yard of her home. A GoFundMe has been created to help the family pay for her funeral. Janet Shamlian reports on the latest details in the tragic case. Source
Democratic rivals take aim at Mike Bloomberg
As Democratic presidential candidates turn their attention to Nevada and South Carolina, they’re also taking aim at Mike Bloomberg, criticizing the former New York City mayor after some of his past comments on controversial policies resurfaced. CBS news chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the Democratic field. Source
CDC confirms 15th coronavirus case in U.S. as number of cases in China skyrockets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed another coronavirus infection in the U.S. as the number of cases in mainland China has skyrocketed. Companies around the world are racing to find a vaccine. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest on the outbreak from outside a San Diego facility treating two patients who have the virus. Source
Economist and author Arthur Brooks on “The Takeout” — 2/14/2020
Economist and author Arthur Brooks explains his opening remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast using his “love your enemy” theme, on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Amanda Bynes announces engagement to mystery fiance
The 33-year-old former Nickelodeon star posted an Instagram to show off her massive ring on Valentine’s Day Source
Banksy’s Valentine’s Day mural has already been vandalized
Less than 48 hours after the mural appeared, it was vandalized with a crude British insult. Source
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit. Source
⅓ of animal and plant species might go extinct due to climate change
Tropics-based species are two to four times more likely to face eradication than those in temperate areas. Source
Democrats gear up for Nevada and South Carolina contests
We’re getting a fresh look at how the race is shaping up in Nevada among Democratic contenders for the White House. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Cara Korte and LaCrai Mitchell join CBSN from Las Vegas and Charleston, South Carolina. Source