It’s not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. Source
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Doctor who sounded the alarm on coronavirus dies of illness
Dr. Li Wenliang, who was threatened by Chinese officials after warning fellow clinicians of the virus in December, has died of the coronavirus. Source
Republican Senator Mitt Romney announces he will vote to convict Trump
In a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday, Republican Senator Mitt Romney of Utah said he will vote to convict President Trump of abusing his power. “With my vote, I will tell my children and their children that I did my duty, believing my country expected it of me,” he said. Watch his remarks. Source
Scientists look to HIV medications for coronavirus treatment
Scientists working to combat the global coronavirus outbreak are hoping to repurpose drugs used to treat other viruses such as HIV. Over 28,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, including 12 in the U.S. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the drugs may work. Source
Trump’s reelection strategy focuses on divide among Democrats
As fallout from the Iowa caucuses continues, the Trump 2020 campaign is jumping on the chance to stoke division among Democrats. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt has been covering the president’s reelection efforts and joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with details. Source
Trump-Pelosi tensions on full display at State of the Union
CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN to discuss the key moments from the president’s State of the Union address, including the public drama between Mr. Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Source
Representative Eric Swalwell calls on Senate to subpoena John Bolton
CBS News intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell about what to expect ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address. Source
Judge rejects woman’s “stand your ground” defense for fatally shooting man she says raped her
An Alabama woman faces life in prison for fatally shooting the man she says raped her. Elizabeth Flock covered the story for The New Yorker and joins CBSN to discuss the gender divide of the “stand your ground” defense. Source
Special Report: Trump takes victory lap after Senate acquittal
President Trump declared victory in a “celebration” of his acquittal in his Senate impeachment trial, lacing into his opponents while surrounded by supporters in the East Room of the White House. “We’ve been going through this now over three years. it was evil. It was corrupt,” he said. Source
Iowa caucuses: DNC chairman calls for immediate recanvass
“Enough is enough,” Tom Perez tweeted, calling for a recanvass because of the technology problems plaguing the state party since the night of the Caucuses. With results from 97% of precincts counted, Buttigieg and Sanders are 0.1% apart. Source