It was announced Friday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will drop the word “royal” from any future branding. The couple’s plans for their future have been significantly restricted as a result of intense negotiations with the Queen since January. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
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“The Pharmacist” documents a father’s amazing fight against the opioid epidemic
An explosive new Netflix documentary series shows how a Louisiana pharmacist was forced to face the opioid crisis head on after his son’s death. His battle reveals some stunning facts about the crisis’ origins. Jamie Wax reports. Source
Coronavirus update: U.S. health officials prepare for spread at home
Health officials appear to think the coronavirus will soon spread through communities in the United States.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s preparing medical personnel on how to contain the spread of the flu-like illness. So far, 34 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the U.S. Debora Patta reports. Source
Why the Nevada Culinary Workers Union opposes “Medicare for All”
Geoconda Argüello-Kline, secretary-treasurer for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 in Nevada, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about why her labor organization is opposed to Senator Bernie Sanders single-payer health care proposal “Medicare for All.” She also spoke about online attacks against her ahead of the hotly contested Nevada caucuses. Source
Democratic candidates make final push ahead of Nevada caucus
Democratic presidential candidates are making their final pushes ahead of Nevada’s first-in-the-west caucus Saturday. CBSN political reporter Catilin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss what to watch for. Source
Astronomers detect mysterious bursts of radio signals from distant galaxy
Astronomers over the years have picked up dozens of “fast radio bursts” (FRBs) — mysterious radio signals detected from an unknown part of the cosmos. But for only the second time, they have now found one that repeats itself, making it more likely that we might find out where they come from. Source
Smithsonian curators collect historic election swag
Candidates’ buttons and bumper stickers last long after a campaign ends and provide a glimpse into American political history. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports. Source
California tells 7,600 to “self-quarantine” over coronavirus
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Source
Roger Stone lawyers ask for judge’s recusal
In her closing remarks, Jackson said “the jurors who served with integrity under difficult circumstances cared,” while Stone’s lawyers are arguing at least one juror was biased. Source
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Trump blasts reports of Russian meddling; Richie Jackson’s new book: Gay Like Me. Source