The impeachment trial of President Trump is set to begin. The president’s legal team is laying out its strategy. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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Democratic candidates celebrate MLK Jr. Day
In two weeks, the first votes in the Democratic race will be cast in Iowa, where tonight, there is no clear frontrunner. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Trump’s lawyers attack articles of impeachment on eve of Senate trial
Presindent Trump’s legal team issued a brief attacking the impeachment charges as “flimsy” a day before the Senate trial is set to begin. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, and CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about what to expect when the trial gets underway. Source
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier named after African American WWII hero
For the first time, the U.S. Navy named one of its aircraft carriers after an African American. The ship is expected to set sail in about seven years. David Martin reports. Source
Study: Marijuana linked to increased heart problems
New research shows a link between marijuana and heart risks. At least 2 million adults with cardio-vascular disease have used marijuana. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus that’s infected more than 200 people. Source
Thousands of gun rights supporters rally in Richmond, Virginia
The threat of violence from white supremacist groups meant a heavy police presence in Richmond, Virginia, as thousands of gun rights supporters rallied on the Capitol grounds. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
How Jessie & John Frémont reshaped America and helped lead to Civil War
In 1864, one of the most famous people in the United States became the Republican presidential nominee, but his name has since been largely forgotten. Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about his new book, “Imperfect Union: How Jessie and John Frémont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity, and Helped Cause the Civil War.” Source
Kansas City divided over MLK Jr. tribute
Americans across the country honored Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. In Atlanta, they packed Ebenezer Baptist Church where he once preached. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Prince Harry taking a “leap of faith” by giving up his royal duties
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on their own. Harry says he is taking a “leap of faith” by giving up his royal duties to lead a more peaceful life. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source