Maple Leaf Foods chief blames “ill-conceived plan” for crash that killed colleague’s family and scores of Canadians. Source
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Puerto Rico residents wait for relief from U.S. after powerful quakes
Several aftershocks jolted Puerto Rico over the weekend as thousands of residents continue to sleep in the streets following a series of earthquakes. Governor Wanda Vázquez officially submitted a major declaration request but has yet to hear from President Trump. Washington Post reporter Arelis Hernandez joined CBSN AM to discuss Puerto Ricans’ lack of trust in the government. Source
“Joker” nominated for 11 Oscars; 3 other films get 10 nods each
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the Oscars Monday morning. Source
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist says she has defected
2016 Taekwondo bronze medal winner Kimia Alizadeh says she was “one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran.” Source
Flu season: Nearly 10 million sickened so far
This flu season is on track to be one of the worst in history in terms of the number of people infected. Flu is now widespread in almost every state. Nearly 10 million people have become ill so far. Pediatric deaths are double of what they were at this time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why so many people have gotten sick this season. Source
Oscar nominations announced for the 92nd Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the Oscars this morning. Source
Jason Reynolds named ambassador for young people’s literature
The bestselling, award-winning YA poet and author of “Patina” and “As Brave As You” will be helping promote youth literature, as it relates to literacy, education and the development and betterment of lives Source
Helicopters drop food for wallabies in Australia
Rescue work continues in Australia, including a new effort to protect a group of endangered wallabies, related to kangaroos. Helicopters dropped thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes in a national park where fires have burned the wallabies’ natural food sources. Officials say they’ll continue the food drops until they’re sure the animals can find their own food and drink. Source
Prince Harry’s behavior “uncharacteristic,” biographer says
As an emergency meeting takes place Monday over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future, opinions in Britain are starkly divided. While some support the declaration of independence, others question it. Prince Harry’s biographer and royal historian Penny Junor joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why she believes his recent behavior is “uncharacteristic.” Source
Water main break floods part of Manhattan’s Upper West Side
A water main break is flooding part of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, snarling the morning commute. Source