Tom Steyer has been increasingly popular among black voters in South Carolina. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Meg Kinnard to discuss whether Steyer poses a threat to other voters in South Carolina. Source
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How South Carolina boasts one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates
South Carolina is getting a lot of attention — but not only because of its primary. The Palmetto state is booming, and while wages are generally low, the right-to-work state boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Nikole Killion reports. Source
U.S. signs peace agreement with Taliban
On Saturday, the United States signed a historic peace agreement with the Taliban. It has the potential to end America’s longest war, which began in 2001. Imitaz Tyab reports. Source
Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary, CBS News projects
Based on interviews on Saturday, CBS News estimates the former vice president has a big lead over his campaign rivals. Source
2020 Democratic candidates make final push in South Carolina primary
Democratic candidates wrapped up their campaign in South Carolina, with Joe Biden leading the polls. Saturday’s contest marked the first big test with African-American voters, who make up approximately 60% of South Carolina’s Democratic base. Nicole Killion reports. Source
President Trump picks John Raticliffe as the new intelligence director
President Trump picked John Ratcliffe to be the new Director of National Intelligence. Officials have questioned Ratcliffe’s experience for the position, in which he’ll lead the nation’s 17 intelligence agencies. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Coronavirus now reported in at least 56 countries
The coronavirus outbreak has now spread to at least 56 countries, with Italy reporting the highest number of cases outside Asia. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Public health officials confirm first coronavirus death in U.S.
Public health officials in Washington state confirmed that the man who died from coronavirus was suffering from respiratory symptoms. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
President Trump addresses nation after first Coronavirus death in the U.S.
President Trump addressed the nation Saturday after a Washington state woman in her 50s became the first person in the U.S. to die from coronavirus. Mr. Trump said there’s no reason for panic. Steve Dorsey reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for February 29, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source