As the number of coronavirus cases in Italy soared by 50% over the weekend, fewer tourists are visiting popular attractions. Charlie D’Agata reports from Rome, where people have even been worried about the health of Pope Francis. Source
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Travel restrictions because of coronavirus
With more than 89,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in 66 countries and more than 3,000 deaths reported, several airlines are restricting travel to certain countries. An email from United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said in addition to suspending flights to China and scaling back service to countries in Asia, “it is likely additional schedule reductions will be necessary” which could include flights to parts of Europe. Already, Delta and American Airlines are suspending flights to and from Milan, Italy. Kris Van Cleave has more on how the virus is affecting travel. Source
Coronavirus fears grow after two deaths in Washington state
The coronavirus has killed two people in Washington state, and the number of states with confirmed cases has more than doubled to 12. At least 89 people have now been sickened in the U.S. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Kirkland, Washington, where dozens of people associated with a nursing home are being tested for the disease. Source
BlackRock faces critics on Amazon deforestation
CEO Larry Fink called climate change a “profound crisis,” but environmentalists say world’s biggest investor must do more. Source
Man catches record-shattering trout in New Hampshire
Thomas Knight breaks the 62-year-old record for the largest lake trout ever caught in New Hampshire, Source
Coronavirus fears rise after two deaths in Washington state
Health officials announced new coronavirus cases in Washington, Oregon, California, Illinois, New York, Florida and Rhode Island. Source
Which Democrats will benefit from Buttigieg dropping out?
Pete Buttigieg’s campaign suspension came as a surprise ahead of Super Tuesday. Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss which Democratic candidates will benefit most from him leaving the race. Source
Buttigieg, Steyer drop out of Democratic race as Biden looks to close in on Sanders
Former Vice President Joe Biden is hoping his huge win in South Carolina will help him catch up to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential race. The field is suddenly shrinking ahead of Super Tuesday with Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer suspending their campaigns. Ed O’Keefe reports on how the end of those campaigns will impact the race. Source
Warning of possible hidden cluster as U.S. sees 2nd coronavirus death
The COVID-19 disease is now in 12 U.S. states and outbreaks in several other countries are snowballing as research suggests it could be spreading under the radar. Source
“Judge Judy” coming to an end after 25 seasons
But show will live on in reruns and host Judy Sheindlin says she’ll be doing another show, to be called “Judy Justice.” Source