In South Korea, a frequent visitor to a U.S. military base has tested positive for coronavirus. South Korea is one of multiple countries where coronavirus infections have skyrocketed. At least 79,000 people have become sick globally. More than 26,000 have died. Ramy Inocencio reports from the military base in Daegu, South Korea. Source
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Reported virus cases spike as Europe sees its first major outbreak
There are over 79,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 — most of them in mainland China — but Iran, South Korea and Italy have emerged as new hotspots. Source
Why South Carolina is crucial for Democrats
Former Vice President Joe Biden still leads with African-American voters in South Carolina, but his support has fallen 19% in the past few months. While Biden did win among black voters in Nevada, it’s been Bernie Sanders who has been able to form a diverse coalition, winning the most support among Latinos, younger voters and women in Nevada. Ed O’Keefe reports on what the candidates are doing ahead of the primary. Source
TSA halts employees from using TikTok for social media posts
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to TSA Administrator David Pekoske warning of TikTok’s handling of user data. Source
Eye Opener: Democrats shift their focus to the South Carolina primary
Joe Biden still leads in the polls in South Carolina, but Bernie Sanders’ big win in Nevada means the rest of the field is chasing him. Also, more than 100,000 cheering fans greet President Trump at the start of a two-day visit to India. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Neighborhood watch apps generate fear as well as security
Police partner with smart-home security companies to monitor video in neighborhood watch apps. But not everyone feels safer. Source
What you need to know about the South Carolina Democratic primary
Candidates will have their first test with a Democratic electorate that is expected to be mostly minority — 60% of the turnout here on Saturday is expected to comprise black voters. Source
B. Smith’s Alzheimer’s battle
In an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, the restaurateur, designer and decorator B. Smith speaks about her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s and her vision for the future. Source
Trump on whirlwind, pageantry-filled visit to India
It’s emphasizing pageantry over policy, but comes at time of rising trade tensions between the two nations Source
Trump kicks off whirlwind, pageantry-filled visit to India
It’s emphasizing pageantry over policy, but comes at time of rising trade tensions between the two nations Source