“Not gonna lie. Seems to me that karma caught up with a rapist today,” Dr. Liza Sejkora wrote on Facebook soon after the helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend, his teen daughter and seven others. Source
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Lake Michigan erosion has homes crumbling into the water
Three of the five Great Lakes broke all January records for water levels. The warm winter has led to more storm runoff. Now, people with beachfront property are in a battle to save their homes. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Bernie Sanders claims victory in Iowa despite call for recount
Problems counting votes means the results of the Iowa caucuses are still unclear. Now, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee is calling for a recanvass, even as two candidates claim victory. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Investigation questions safety of some car booster seats
A new investigation is raising questions about some safety claims made by the maker of a popular car booster seat for children. Video obtained by ProPublica shows a child-sized dummy being tossed around during a crash test. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Campaigns use personal data to target potential voters
The failed launch of an app created to report the results of the Iowa caucus has raised concerns about the integration of new technologies in the election process. For years, “Get Out the Vote” efforts have used technology to target potential voters. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson has more on the use of technology in the 2020 race. Source
Pennsylvania program pairs volunteers with senior citizens to inspire friendships
A program in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is leading lasting friendships between volunteers and senior citizens. CBS News’ Caitlin O’Kane tells the story of two women who formed a special bond through the Senior Companion Program. Source
Trump declares victory following acquittal in impeachment trial
President Trump is declaring victory after being acquitted in his impeachment trial. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin, and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Buttigieg says he knows he has work to do in New Hampshire
The former South Bend mayor said the campaign is “absolutely electrified.” Source
China’s workers swamp chat and video conference tools
Chinese version of WhatsApp crashed after millions of users tried to get work done during the coronavirus lockdown. Source
Professor who predicted last 9 presidential elections on how impeachment will impact 2020
Allan Lichtman, a history professor at American University, has correctly predicted the results of every presidential elections dating back to 1984. He spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how he believes the impeachment inquiry into President Trump will impact the 2020 election. Source