The soldiers fed 28 rescued koalas and helped build climbing structures for them in their new home. Source
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Flooding in Mississippi prompts evacuations
The river is expected to reach levels not seen in nearly 40 years. Source
Trump speaks to National Border Patrol Council
“Say ‘thank you, Mr. President,'” he instructed the group, claiming he has made their jobs easier. Source
Australian soldiers spend their downtime caring for rescued koalas
Soldiers with the Australian Army have been caring for koalas at the Cleland Wildlife Park during their downtime. The soldiers also helped build climbing structures for the marsupials, which were transported from Kangaroo Island, an area devastated by the bushfires. Source
Impact of Trump’s tweets on Roger Stone case
President Trump is insisting he didn’t tell Attorney General William Barr to intervene in the Roger Stone case, even though he says he has the “legal right” to do so. This comes as Barr said Trump should not tweet about Justice Department matters. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Politico’s Anita Kumar join CBSN with more. Source
Houston Astros criticized over their apology in sign-stealing scandal
Members of the Houston Astros issued their first apology one month after the public found out about the sign-stealing scandal that MLB says the team used during the 2017 World Series. But critics, such as CBS Sports HQ MLB analyst David Samson, are unsatisfied with their remarks. He joined CBSN to discuss why. Source
Dangerously cold temperatures to impact millions in U.S.
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact millions of people across the northern and eastern United States this holiday weekend. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has more. Source
Ring to tighten privacy amid concerns about data sharing
“Smart” doorbell maker says it will change change its privacy settings to let users opt out of data-sharing. Source
Pope Francis declines to allow Amazon region priests to marry
Pope Francis has rejected a proposal from progressive bishops to allow priests in the Amazon region to marry. The plan aimed to address the shortage of clergy in remote areas. Candida Moss, Cadbury professor of Theology at the Univeristy of Birmingham, joined CBSN to discuss the pope’s decision and the response within the Catholic Church. Source
U.S. couple celebrates Valentine’s Day on coronavirus ship
Matthew Smith and his wife Katherine Codekas have lived onboard Carnival’s Diamond Princess Cruise ship for nearly a month — but that hasn’t stopped them from partaking in some Valentine’s Day activities. Source