Planes carrying about 300 Americans from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China have arrived in the U.S. Source
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ICE sued over treatment of 5-year-old with head injury
The boy fell out of a shopping cart in December, fractured his skull and suffered bleeding around his brain. About a month later, he and his family were detained by ICE during what they thought was a routine check-in. Source
Thailand mall shooting leaves 20 dead, 30 injured
A soldier shot multiple people in northeastern Thailand on Saturday, killing at least 20 people while live-streaming part of the rampage, and was holed up in a popular shopping mall, authorities said. At least 31 people were wounded. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday February 8, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas.” Source
New book “The Scientist and the Spy” explores Chinese efforts to steal American IP
In a new book titled, “The Scientist and the Spy: A True Story of China, the FBI, and Industrial Espionage”, author Mara Hvistendahl explores a previously unreported FBI surveillance program that focused on Chinese scientists in the United States. Through her reporting, she explains the lasting impact industrial espionage has had on relations between China and the United States. Hvistendahl joined CBSN and spoke with Vladimir Duthiers about her findings. Source
Sanders: Democrats should mimic Federalist Society
Sanders said President Trump and Leader Mitch McConnell were “ready to go on day one” with Federalist Society-approved “right-wing” judges. Source
Iowa reviewing reported inconsistencies in 95 precincts
The IDP will make any final corrections by 12 p.m. CT Monday, after which the national delegates will finally be allocated, the party said. Source
Hospital that discharged 6-year-old who died from flu sued
The family’s attorney alleges the girl was prematurely sent home from the hospital. Source
Prosecution rests case against Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein’s defense team has began questioning their witnesses, in an effort to discredit more than two weeks of testimony against the disgraced movie mogul. Attorney and Law and Crime Network host Jesse Weber joined CBSN to discuss what defense team’s strategy will be. Source
Cherokee Nation to preserve heirloom seeds in “doomsday” vault
The variety of seeds sent to the vault are older than the United States — and now, they’ll have a chance to last forever. Source