Dozens of Americans quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan who have not tested positive for the coronavirus are on their way home Sunday. They boarded two planes headed to Air Force bases in California and Florida. However, the situation on board the Diamond Princess is severe as a surge of infections remain. Deborah Patta reports. Source
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Trump and first lady attend Daytona 500 in Florida
President Trump attended the Daytona 500 in Florida on Sunday. The president excited racing fans there by taking a pre-race lap in his limousine, called “The Beast.” Weijia Jiang reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, February 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Elaine Quijano. Source
A.E. Hotchner, prolific author and friend to Hemingway, has died
Hotchner was a well-traveled author and playwright whose street smarts and famous pals led to a loving, but litigated memoir of Hemingway, business adventures with Paul Newman and a book about his Depression-era childhood. Source
2 men feared dead after avalanche in Colorado
Three mono-track riders triggered a large avalanche Saturday in which three people where buried, but only one victim managed to dig out of the slide. Source
Klobuchar says she’s raised $12 million since last debate
The $12 million haul has allowed Klobuchar to devote more resources to the Super Tuesday states, she said. Source
Trump hails “pure American glory” before taking lap at Daytona 500
Mr. Trump also delivered the legendary “Gentlemen, start your engines” command to drivers. Source
Trump and first lady appear at Daytona 500 in Florida
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump addressed NASCAR fans Sunday ahead of the Daytona 500 in Florida. Watch his remarks here. Source
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 2/16
This week “Sunday Morning,” with host Jane Pauley, features Susan Spencer’s report on migraine, a serious neurological disease that affects one out of every seven people. Also, on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Martha Teichner joins survivors who returned to the Nazi concentration camp, and Seth Doane visits Yad Vashem, a museum and archive in Jerusalem, dedicated to commemorating the millions of lives lost. Plus: Lee Cowan talks with actor Harrison Ford about his new film, “The Call of the Wild”; Nancy Giles asks the duo Air Supply about their love songs; Faith Salie discusses her love of unadulterated chocolate; and Alina Cho visits the fabled Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris. Source
Mississippi on the brink of near-record flooding
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves the Pearl River would continue to rise throughout the day and officials urged residents to pay attention to evacuation orders and check road closures. Source