Officials are warning of the risk of cyberattacks from Iran following the killing of one of their top generals. Craig Timberg, a national reporter covering technology for the Washington Post, joined CBSN with what experts are saying. Source
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Oscars will be without a host for 2nd consecutive year
“… [t]here will be no traditional host this year,” ABC’s Entertainment president said of The Academy Awards ceremony taking place Sunday, February 9. Source
Weinstein’s lawyers ask judge to step aside over texting comments
The disgraced media mogul is facing four new sex crime charges in Los Angeles as jury selection gets underway in his New York trial. Source
Poll: Global community doesn’t trust Trump on foreign affairs
Despite little confidence in Trump globally, the U.S. is still viewed favorably around the world, according to a new poll Source
New Weinstein charges could have “powerful” impact on New York trial
New York Times correspondent and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor calls the new charges “an incredibly dramatic development.” Source
Prince Harry and Meghan stepping back from “senior” royal roles
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are stepping away from “senior” roles in the royal family and will work toward becoming financially independent, they announced on Wednesday. They will now be dividing their time between Britain and North America. Source
Prince Harry and Meghan stepping away from “senior” royal roles
They will now be dividing their time between Britain and North America, the palace said. Source
Court refuses to greenlight Trump rule restricting immigration
The rule would make it easier for the government to reject visas and green cards from people officials determine rely — or will rely — on public benefits. Source
BAFTA nominations: All nominated actors are white
The chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, is furious over the lack of diversity in this year’s award nominations. The nominees for the U.K.’s prestigious film awards were announced Tuesday, and all of the actors nominated are white. They include Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, who are each nominated for two acting awards. The chair of BAFTA’s film committee told Variety, “It’s just a frustration that the industry is not moving as fast as certainly the whole BAFTA team would like it to be.” Source
Lizzo volunteers at Aussie food bank during wildfires
Lizzo joined other volunteers who had been working tirelessly for 6 days, packing emergency supplies for those in need. Source