President Trump continues to deny intelligence reports that Russia is helping re-elect him – in addition to reports that the Kremlin is also supporting senator Bernie Sanders. Also, the mother of two children missing for months in Idaho is arrested in Hawaii. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Trump denies reports that Russia is helping his re-election
U.S. intelligence has warned about new Russian interference in the U.S. presidential campaign. Intelligence officials say the Russians are using disinformation and propaganda to help President Trump – and Bernie Sanders. The president dismissed those warnings as a partisan attack against him at a campaign rally in Las Vegas on Friday, while Russia denies it is interfering in the presidential campaign. Jan Crawford reports. Source
Judge allows California city to block transfer of coronavirus patients
The biggest concern was the lack of information, said Costa Mesa fire chief Dan Stefano. Source
U.S. officials told Bernie Sanders Russia is trying to help his campaign
Sanders said officials briefed him about a month ago on Russia’s efforts. Source
Ousted ambassador to Ukraine has a book deal
Marie Yovanovitch testified before the House last year as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Source
Stakes high for Democrats in Saturday’s Nevada caucuses
Bernie Sanders looks for a boost here, while other Democrats try to stop him. Source
California legislature officially apologizes for Japanese Internment
California lawmakers this week unanimously voted to apologize for the federal government’s Japanese internment program. Survivors came to the state’s capital in Sacramento to hear legislators denounce what they always knew was wrong. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Poll shows Bernie Sanders holding lead in Nevada ahead of caucus
The Democratic presidential candidates hold their next nominating contest on Saturday in Nevada. The latest poll shows Bernie Sanders holding a double-digit lead over the rest of the field. Nevada is the third state to hold a primary or caucus this election cycle. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Erik Larson’s new book “The Splendid and the Vile” gives rich view of Winston Churchill
Erik Larson’s books read like a 21st century hit list and have sold millions of copies. His latest effort is called “The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance during the Blitz.” It takes a new look at what may have been the defining year of the 20th century: after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Britain. Jeff Glor reports. Source
South Korea reports an eight-fold jump in viral infections
Most of them are linked to a church and a hospital in and around the nation’s fourth-largest city. Source