The briefing – which included Democrats and Republicans on the committee – infuriated President Trump. Source
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2/24/20: CBSN Evening News
Harvey Weinstein found guilty on some charges; Mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101 Source
Supreme court denies Rodney Reed appeal
The court did leave open the possibility for another appeal following the outcome of upcoming hearings, which could lead to a new trial. Source
Al Gore makes it his mission to defeat Trump
Former Vice President Al Gore launched a voter registration campaign focusing on the youth vote, their concern about the climate crisis, and defeating President Trump. Ken Berlin, the CEO of Gore’s The Reality Action Fund, joins CBSN to discuss the campaign. Source
2/24: CBS Evening News
Harvey Weinstein to spend first night behind bars after conviction; Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101. Source
Bernie Sanders faces backlash over Fidel Castro comments
With the South Carolina primaries just days away, Democratic candidates are making their final pitch to voters there. Democratic strategist Robby Mook and Republican strategist Terry Sullivan join CBSN to break down the response to Senator Sanders’ comments about Fidel Castro, and discuss the upcoming showdown in South Carolina. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: South Carolina Democratic debate edition
What to watch for from the candidates in Tuesday night’s debate. Source
Social media networks look into possible 2020 election interference
Facebook is investigating suspicious activity surrounding the Bernie Sanders campaign. Meanwhile, Twitter has suspended dozens of accounts supporting Michael Bloomberg. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss potential 2020 election interference and how social media platforms are handling it. Source
Kobe Bryant memorial held at the Staples Center as family and celebrities pay tribute
Today at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the city that loved him like no other paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Family, basketball legends, and celebrities united in a “Celebration of Life” memorial in the house that Kobe built. Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa also filed wrongful death suit against helicopter company involved in the crash. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Report: Saudi Arabia infiltrated Twitter with bribes
The Justice Department charged two former Twitter employees with spying for Saudi Arabia last year. BuzzFeed reporter Alex Kantrowitz joins CBSN to discuss how they were able to do it and what the FBI investigation alleges. Source