Miriam Haley was one of the two main witnesses in the Harvey Weinstein trial. Her testimony helped lead to the conviction of Weinstein for criminal sexual assault against her. Haley and her attorney, Gloria Allred joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the verdict. Source
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Harvey Weinstein facing prison time after conviction
Harvey Weinstein was convicted by a New York jury of rape and criminal sexual act for assaults on two women. Though he was acquitted of the most serious charges, “predatory sexual assault,” Weinstein, who is 67, could still face decades in prison. Weinstein was once one of Hollywood’s most powerful men, who could make or break careers. His conviction today represents a milestone in the #MeToo movement. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Bernie Sanders defends praise of Fidel Castro before debate
Before Tuesday night’s debate, candidates are sharply criticizing Bernie Sanders for his comments about Cuba on “60 Minutes.” The Independent senator is not backing down after praising some of the programs carried out by Cuba’s longtime dictator Fidel Castro. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Weinstein convicted of sexual assault and rape
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
CBS News debate moderators on what’s at stake in South Carolina
“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King and CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell will co-moderate Tuesday night’s Democratic debate in South Carolina. They’ll be joined in questioning by “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and “Face the Nation” moderator and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan. The five of them break down what’s on the line for the candidates. Source
Firefighter who found brother in rubble dies of 9/11-linked cancer
Daniel Foley, who helped find the remains of his firefighter brother in the rubble of the World Trade Center, died at the age of 46 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, officials said. Source
Hosni Mubarak, longtime Egyptian leader, dies at 91
For decades Mubarak was a stalwart U.S. ally and bullwark against Islamic militancy, but to many young Egyptians, he was a relic and an obstacle to progress. Source
Detectives eye Yellowstone in missing Idaho kids case
Phone records show Tylee Ryan visited Yellowstone with her mother, uncle and brother JJ on September 8, according to court documents. Source
Trump claims he wants “no help” from any country with election
President Trump addressed election meddling, the coronavirus and trade in a New Delhi press conference. Source
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak dies
Hosni Mubarak ruled Egypt for nearly 30 years, until he was ousted in a pro-democracy uprising in 2011. He then spent several years in jail before being freed in 2017. Mubarak had recently undergone surgery. He was 91. Source