Actor Michael Douglas announced Wednesday that his father, Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, has died. He was 103 years old. John Blackstone takes a look back at his long career. Source
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Senate acquits Trump of impeachment charges
The Senate voted to acquit President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Mr. Trump is now the third president to be impeached by the House and acquitted in a Senate trial. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Several tornadoes reported across Mississippi
A powerful weather system is charging across the country and several tornadoes have been reported across Mississippi. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
“Why didn’t you stay in Mexico?”: Dad interrupted at school meeting
The dad, Adrian Iraola, was speaking about racist remarks his son endures at school when the other man interrupted him. Source
Sanders campaign responds to latest Iowa caucus results
As more results from the Iowa caucuses are released, Senator Bernie Sanders is in a tight race with Pete Buttigieg for the top spot. Briahna Joy Gray, national press secretary for the Sanders campaign, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign’s reaction and its goals in other early primary states. Source
Kobe Bryant remembered as “Superman” by Make-a-Wish fan
Bryant helped grant more than 200 wishes during his time with the Lakers. Source
Google, YouTube and Venmo move to block facial recognition app that helps police
The tech companies join Twitter in trying to block Clearview AI from taking pictures from their platforms. Source
Millions in the path of dangerous storm system
Millions of people are under weather alerts as powerful winter storms hit states like Mississippi and Louisiana. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Source
FBI: Racially-motivated extremists a “national threat priority”
FBI director says the threat posed by domestic extremists is “on the same footing” as threats posed by foreign terrorist organizations like ISIS and its sympathizers. Source
Multiple tornadoes reported across Mississippi
The dangerous storms, which include heavy rain, extended to Louisiana. Source