Democrats wasted no time during Wednesday’s debate before taking shots at Michael Bloomberg, the newest Democratic presidential candidate on the debate stage, taking aim within the event’s opening minutes at his derogatory comments about women and his billionaire status. CBSN political contributors Molly Hooper and Lynda Tran join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with the latest. Source
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Live updates: Nevada Democratic debate
Democratic candidates were ready for Michael Bloomberg, who made his debate debut on the stage in Las Vegas. Source
Married cops out on “date night” stop a robbery
Two off-duty police officers, who are husband and wife, are credited with stopping a masked robber at a fast-food restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky – and it was caught on video. Naomi Ruchim has the story. Source
1 Mike Bloomberg = 660,000 American households, wealthwise
The billionaire media mogul’s vast wealth has fueled his run for president, but it could also become a liability. Source
DNC chair Tom Perez on how the party is planning on avoiding the mistakes of Iowa
Ahead of Wednesday’s Democratic debate, Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez spoke with CBS News’ Nikole Killion about the party’s plans to avoid Nevada turning into another chaotic caucus. Source
Teens arrested in connection with deadly California library fire
Two 13-year-old suspects are in custody after a fire in a California library turned deadly. One firefighter who was killed has been identified, and another is missing. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Professor accused of tracking U.S. government source for Russian government
A Mexican professor living in Singapore is accused of tracking a U.S. government source for the Russian government. He was arrested in the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Can Joe Biden maintain support in South Carolina?
Former Vice President Joe Biden has touted his support in South Carolina. But after the results from Iowa and New Hampshire, can he maintain his stature there? Emily Bohatch, a politics and government reporter for “The State” newspaper, joined CBSN from South Carolina with more. Source
Man sues ICE agent who shot him in the face
Erick Diaz Cruz was unarmed when an ICE agent shot him in the face while trying to arrest someone else in Brooklyn. Source
Can Bernie Sanders maintain his surge ahead of Nevada caucuses?
Senator Bernie Sanders is leading other Democratic candidates in the polls nationally just days before the Nevada caucuses. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan explains Sanders’ recent rift with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over health care and the limits of Sanders’ base. Source