Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondents Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn report on how decades of government policies have robbed the working class of the American Dream. Source
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Brawl erupts at Kansas-Kansas State basketball game
A violent brawl erupted between in-state rivals at a college basketball game in Kansas Tuesday night. Benches were cleared and punches were thrown in the final seconds of the game between Kansas State and the University of Kansas. The chaos came after KU’s Silvio De Sousa blocked Kansas State’s Dajuan Gordon’s shot, sending him to the ground. Police officers and coaches from both teams ran to the court to break up the fight. Source
Derek Jeter elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Derek Jeter has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The former Yankees shortstop was not selected unanimously, like his former teammate Mariano Rivera. But, Jeter says he’s grateful he got the votes he did. Source
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
Jones, one of the original members of the renowned British comedy troupe, had been suffering from dementia. Source
Why Blake Shelton didn’t think he’d have another hit song
“I just kinda felt like, ‘Well, that window closed. That time came and went,’ you know?” he told Gayle King. Source
Bezos claims Saudi Arabia hacked his phone through message sent by MBS
The Guardian reports that Jeff Bezos is blaming Saudi Arabia for hacking his phone last year after an investigation he ordered apparently drew links between a personal message sent from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the malware that caused the hack. Errol Barnett breaks down the timeline between their alleged phone number exchange and the National Enquirer’s release of intimate photos and texts between Bezos and TV host Lauren Sanchez. Source
Grammys CEO alleges corruption, says former CEO was accused of rape
Dugan alleges she was suspended for reporting misconduct within the Academy, detailing several explosive claims in the 46-page complaint. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Coronavirus comes to U.S.
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Coronavirus: Threats, symptoms, and what precautions you can take
The coronavirus has spread to several countries and now has three U.S. airports screening for it. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to share the CDC’s latest updates, as well as what the virus looks like and what you can do to try and stay safe. Source
Weinstein New York trial to begin with opening statements, accuser testimonies
Opening statements begin Wednesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial, over two years since he was first accused in a case that fueled the #MeToo movement. More than 80 women have made allegations against him. Weinstein faces charges involving two women, including rape and sexual assault. Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what to expect from the trial. Source