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California man Ricky Davis exonerated from 2005 murder conviction
A California man said he was “just glad to be out,” after spending 15 years behind bars for a murder he maintains he never committed. Ricky Davis was exonerated and set free on Thursday after his conviction was overturned thanks to new DNA evidence and help from the Northern California Innocence Project. Mola Lenghi reports on the first comments Davis made as a free man, exclusively on CBS News. Source
Huffpost untangles the complex history of black hair
Huffpost launched a new multimedia project for Black History Month aimed at reframing the discussion surrounding black hair. Huffpost associate reporter Ja’han Jones joins CBSN AM to discuss why hair should be viewed as an experience and not an object. Source
DNC announces qualifications for South Carolina debate
Candidates seeking to participate will need to meet either a polling or delegate threshold to take part in the event. Source
Duchess Kate opens up about her struggles as a new mom
As part of her campaign to raise awareness of mental and emotional health issues — including the common struggles of new parents around the world — the Duchess Kate of Cambridge recorded a personal half-hour chat with a British podcaster about her own experiences of motherhood. BBC News royal correspondent Daniela Relph reports. Source
Bloomberg ditches early states and focuses ad money on Super Tuesday contests
The presidential race is heating up, and Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg is already eyeing Super Tuesday. The former New York City mayor is ditching early voting states like Nevada and South Carolina and instead focusing on states with the largest number of Democratic delegates like California, New York, Texas and Florida. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN AM to discuss the Bloomberg campaign’s digital strategy. Source
Medical examiner set to perform autopsy of South Carolina girl
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence in the death of a 6-year-old South Carolina girl. They hope that Saturday’s autopsy will provide some insights into how she died. Faye Swetlik had gone missing after she was last seen by her family playing in the front yard of her home. A GoFundMe has been created to help the family pay for her funeral. Janet Shamlian reports on the latest details in the tragic case. Source
Democratic rivals take aim at Mike Bloomberg
As Democratic presidential candidates turn their attention to Nevada and South Carolina, they’re also taking aim at Mike Bloomberg, criticizing the former New York City mayor after some of his past comments on controversial policies resurfaced. CBS news chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the Democratic field. Source
CDC confirms 15th coronavirus case in U.S. as number of cases in China skyrockets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed another coronavirus infection in the U.S. as the number of cases in mainland China has skyrocketed. Companies around the world are racing to find a vaccine. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest on the outbreak from outside a San Diego facility treating two patients who have the virus. Source
Economist and author Arthur Brooks on “The Takeout” — 2/14/2020
Economist and author Arthur Brooks explains his opening remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast using his “love your enemy” theme, on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source