A father was stunned to learn that a drug used to treat his daughter’s rare medical condition costs eight times more than a similar alternative approved for adults only. For our series “Bill of the Month” we spoke to the Taksali family about the staggering $37,300 per year price tag. Source
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Weinstein’s guilty verdict is a #MeToo milestone
Harvey Weinstein’s criminal conviction comes nearly two and a half years after New York Times investigative reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of the disgraced mogul’s sexual assault allegations. Kantor joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Weinstein’s guilty verdict and how it is a milestone for the #MeToo movement. Source
Winners and losers of fiery South Carolina Democratic debate
A fiery CBS News debate saw Democratic candidates go after frontrunner Bernie Sanders and former Republican NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg ahead of the Saturday South Carolina primary. Senior political analyst John Dickerson and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne join “CBS This Morning” to talk about the winners and losers on Tuesday night. Source
Top Senate Democrat asks Justice Department to investigate Richard Grenell’s consulting work
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is requesting an investigation into Grenell’s work on behalf of a Moldovan politician and foundation backed by the Hungarian government and whether he violated federal law. Source
Should you wear a face mask to protect against coronavirus?
The CDC has asked Americans to be prepared for the COVID-19 illness to spread in the United States. Source
Congress prepares for inevitable U.S. coronavirus outbreak
The CDC issued a stark warning that Americans should prepare for an inevitable coronavirus outbreak, and that the disruption to U.S. life may be severe. So far 58 Americans have been diagnosed with the virus, a number the CDC has called “very few” compared to the 80,000 infected worldwide. Nancy Cordes breaks down lawmakers’ reactions on Capitol Hill. Source
The best U.S. cities to find a job in 2020
Midsize cities are the country’s top markets for job growth, according to employment website Glassdoor. Source
Grandfather will plead guilty in girl’s cruise ship death
Chloe Wiegand fell 150 feet from a window on the cruise ship while it was docked in San Juan. Source
Is the U.S. ready for a severe coronavirus outbreak?
Everyone from medical officials to lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking to make preparations for what the CDC says is an inevitable coronavirus outbreak in the country and pandemic across the globe. CDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss their “aggressive approach” to keeping the disease contained. Source
7-year-old girl dies one minute into tonsil surgery, parents say
The girl’s heart stopped and doctors were unable to revive her, the parents said. Source