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Senators to begin asking questions in impeachment trial

U.S. senators in the impeachment trial of President Trump are set to begin submitting written questions to Chief Justice John Roberts, as the trial enters a new phase. White House counsel wrapped up its opening arguments Tuesday. CBS News’ Katherine Johnson joined CBSN AM with the latest from Capitol Hill. Source

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“Pod Save America” co-host Jon Favreau on what voters want from 2020 candidates

Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are the current frontrunners in Iowa, according to recent polls, with Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg trailing closely behind. To find out what voters want from the Democratic candidates, “Pod Save America” co-host Jon Favreau went across the country looking for answers through a series of focus groups with voters. They’re highlighted in the second season of “The Wilderness,” his other podcast. Favreau, who served as Barack Obama’s head speechwriter from 2005 to 2013, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he learned. Source

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Dual controversies rack U.K.’s royal family

Prince Andrew is allegedly providing “zero cooperation” in Jeffrey Epstein’s U.S. sex trafficking case after claiming he would in a November interview. Alleged victim Virginia Giuffre claims Epstein pressured her into having sex with Andrew when she was 17, which Andrew denies. This latest twist in the case comes just weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their stunning decision to give up their royal duties and most prestigious titles. The Sunday Times’ Roya Nikkhah joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the two controversies. Source

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Overnight flight evacuates 201 Americans out of Wuhan

Some 201 Americans have left the epicenter of China’s coronavirus outbreak on a U.S. government chartered flight. But hundreds still remain in Wuhan. The Trump administration is considering suspending all U.S. flights to and from mainland China while some major airlines have already canceled all China flights. Carter Evans breaks down the global effort to contain and combat the virus. Source

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WNBA players Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi on new contract

U.S. women’s basketball team players have negotiated a new WNBA contract to raise their salaries. WNBA and four-time Olympic gold medalists Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi join “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the new contract came about and why they want to keep players in the United States, rather than going overseas to train. Source

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