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Kobe Bryant mourned by Lower Merion, his former high school

Kobe Bryant quickly became a living legend in the Philadelphia suburb where he was first noticed for his basketball skills. He went straight from Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, to the NBA. Years later, he made a large donation for the school’s new gym, which is named for him. Jericka Duncan shares the emotional reaction from students and Bryant’s former classmates. Source

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CDC issues strongest coronavirus warning yet

The CDC has issued its strongest travel warning yet, urging Americans to avoid all non-essential travel to China, where more than 100 people have died after getting the coronavirus. The virus has infected more than 4,500 and spreads from person to person. Health officials are investigating more than 100 possible cases in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the threat on “CBS This Morning’s” Morning Rounds. Source

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Investigation into Kobe Bryant helicopter crash reveals new details

Federal investigators say they plan to spend all week investigating the Calabasas hillside where Kobe Bryant and eight others went down in a fatal helicopter crash on Sunday morning. As officials worked to retrieve victims’ bodies, mourners from all over expressed grief over the sudden and tragic incident. David Begnaud shares the latest details on the flight’s final moments. Source

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Report reveals data breaches that could affect millions of Americans

A new report warns about a big increase in data breaches affecting tens of millions of Americans. Researchers estimate about 165 million sensitive records were exposed in 2019, when the Identity Theft Resource Center counted nearly 1,500 breaches of U.S. private and government organizations. Anna Werner shows the rising numbers of ways thieves are trying to steal information. Source

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Republican senator offers compromise in impeachment stalemate over witnesses

Three GOP senators have called for John Bolton to testify in President Trump’s impeachment trial amid explosive allegations from Bolton’s upcoming book. One Republican senator offered a one-for-one compromise in which both parties can call their own witnesses. Nancy Cordes breaks down the ongoing debate from Capitol Hill. Source

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