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Buttigieg clinging to narrow lead in Iowa as results trickle in

The first-in-the-nation presidential caucus was held in Iowa days ago, but state Democratic officials have not yet declared a winner. With results still trickling in, both leading candidates are neck and neck. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

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Trump speaks at National Prayer Breakfast after acquittal in impeachment trial

President Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington the day after he was acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial. He made a veiled reference to Republican Senator Mitt Romney of Utah, who broke from his party and voted to convict on one charge. “I don’t like people who use their faith as justification for doing what they know is wrong,” Mr. Trump said. Watch his remarks. Source

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Mississippi state prisons under investigation after series of deaths

Four Mississippi state prisons are the focus of a federal civil rights investigation after a series of inmate deaths. At least 15 people have died inside state facilities since late December and as recently as last weekend. The probe will explore whether prison officials have done enough to adequately protect inmates from physical harm. The quality of mental health care and suicide prevention efforts are also under investigation. Source

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Elizabeth Smart reveals why she created Smart Defense program

Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted at 14, reveals that she was sexually assaulted again in summer 2019 while on an airplane. The harrowing experience inspired her to launch “Smart Defense,” a program aimed to teach women and girls the skills and confidence they need to protect themselves. Smart talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about how her experiences shaped her belief in self-defense. Source

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Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon on creating “Little America”

New Apple TV series “Little America” explores U.S. immigrants’ hopeful journeys to find the American dream. The show was inspired by eight true stories of people who emigrated from countries like China, Nigeria and Syria. “Little America” creators Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, the husband and wife team behind “The Big Sick,” join “CBS This Morning” to explain why and how they set out to tell these stories. Source

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Scientists look to HIV, Ebola medications for coronavirus treatment

Scientists working to combat the global coronavirus outbreak are hoping to repurpose drugs used to treat other viruses such as HIV and Ebola. Over 28,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, including 12 in the U.S. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the drugs may work. Source

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Program uses acting and activism to empower young women

“Girl Be Heard,” a program aimed to encourage young women and girls to find their own voice through the arts, reaches women aged 11 to 21 through a traveling company and free after-school and weekend community programs. Dana Jacobson reports on how the group is using acting and activism to “encourage the next generation of leaders” for our series A More Perfect Union. Source

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