Investigators are trying to figure out how a tremendous explosion and fire broke out at the largest fuel refinery on the West Coast. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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How the 14th Amendment’s “reduction clause” could help fight voter suppression
Section 2 of the 14th Amendment permits a state’s number of congressional representatives to be proportionately reduced for instances of denying eligible voters of their rights. Joshua Geltzer, executive director and visiting professor of law at Georgetown’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, joined CBSN to discuss the “reduction clause” and how it could work today. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Watch live: Trump says coronavirus risk to Americans remains “very low”
The president said the $2.5 billion his administration has requested is a “lot,” but they’ll spend “whatever’s appropriate.” Source
Investigation into cause of explosion at Southern California oil refinery
Firefighters raced to contain a blaze at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Carson, the largest facility on the West Coast. Source
North Carolina police searching for missing toddler
Evelyn Mae Boswell has been missing since December. Her mother and grandma are under arrest for giving police conflicting stories about the girl’s whereabouts. Source
Multiple dead in shooting at Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee
Police advised residents to “stay clear of the area at this time.” Source
Right-wing extremists killed 38 in U.S. last year, report finds
Right-wing extremists, including white supremacists, were responsible for a large majority of extremist murders in the U.S. last year. Source
Bloomberg campaign surrogate on his debate performance
A CBS News poll found only 25% of Democratic debate viewers were impressed with Mike Bloomberg’s performance, the second-lowest out of any candidate. Karen Weaver, the former mayor of Flint, Michigan, is a surrogate for Bloomberg’s campaign and she joined CBSN to discuss is performance. Source
Face mask prices surge as coronavirus fears grow
Amazon is cracking down on mask sellers after prices for some products soared into the triple digits. Source