It’s still possible to write off state and local taxes on your federal tax return, although the deduction isn’t as generous as it used to be. Tax attorney Sahang-Hee Hahn spoke with CBSN about how to take advantage. Source
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Protesters hold “A Day Without Women” strike in Mexico following a series of murders
Women in Mexico are avoidng the streets to call attention to the series of murders that they are branding femicide. Reporter Adrienne Bard joined CBSN AM from Mexico City to explain the rise in homicides and the “Day Without Women” protest. Source
“False personas” spread coronavirus misinformation online
As the coronavirus spreads across the world, misinformation about the virus is being shared online, and some of it could be coming from foreign governments. A top State Department official told the Washington Post last week that Russia has been creating “false personas” to spread misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with more. Source
Stock trading reopens after halting for steep drop
Fear about the unknowns of coronavirus and other factors sparked a steep plunge on Wall Street Monday morning, triggering a temporary halt in trading. Axios markets reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBSN to explain what’s behind the sell-off. Source
Stocks resume trading as financial markets crater
Market rout briefly halts trading — investors rattled by coronavirus and an oil war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Source
Cory Booker endorses Joe Biden, weighs in on Democratic party divisions
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is endorsing Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race. The former presidential candidate made the announcement ahead of tomorrow’s six crucial primaries. Senator Booker joins CBSN to explain why he’s supporting the former vice president. Source
More than half of U.S. states dealing with coronavirus cases
The coronavrius outbreak is continuing to spread in the United States. More than 500 cases have been reported and at least 24 people have died nationwide. CBS News’ Laura Podesta joined CBSN AM with more. Source
“The Exorcist” star Max von Sydow dies at age 90
Max von Sydow was the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. Source
Georgia police officers buy girl birthday cake
Police officers in Georgia are being celebrated for going “above and beyond” to make a little girl’s birthday extra special. Body camera video shows the officers surprising the mother with a cake for the girl’s first birthday. The officers first met the woman when she was outside in the cold trying to get home. David Begnaud reports on the kind act. Source
CBS and PGA Tour to continue partnership through 2030 season
CBS Sports will continue its partnership with the PGA Tour through the 2030 season. The golf tours have been broadcasted on CBS for more than half a century. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the partnership. Source