Members of the Houston Astros issued their first apology one month after the public found out about the sign-stealing scandal that MLB says the team used during the 2017 World Series. But critics, such as CBS Sports HQ MLB analyst David Samson, are unsatisfied with their remarks. He joined CBSN to discuss why. Source
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Dangerously cold temperatures to impact millions in U.S.
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact millions of people across the northern and eastern United States this holiday weekend. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has more. Source
Ring to tighten privacy amid concerns about data sharing
“Smart” doorbell maker says it will change change its privacy settings to let users opt out of data-sharing. Source
Pope Francis declines to allow Amazon region priests to marry
Pope Francis has rejected a proposal from progressive bishops to allow priests in the Amazon region to marry. The plan aimed to address the shortage of clergy in remote areas. Candida Moss, Cadbury professor of Theology at the Univeristy of Birmingham, joined CBSN to discuss the pope’s decision and the response within the Catholic Church. Source
U.S. couple celebrates Valentine’s Day on coronavirus ship
Matthew Smith and his wife Katherine Codekas have lived onboard Carnival’s Diamond Princess Cruise ship for nearly a month — but that hasn’t stopped them from partaking in some Valentine’s Day activities. Source
Watch: Trump speaks to National Border Patrol Council
“Say ‘thank you, Mr. President.'” Source
Boy in wheelchair stares in awe at Target ad that features a boy just like himself
A toddler from Arizona “stopped dead in his tracks” when he saw a Target ad featuring a child just like himself – a boy in a wheelchair. A photo of the nearly 2-year-old staring in awe has gone viral, and even the model in the ad has seen it. Source
Netflix documentary explores Roger Stone’s rise to the pinnacle of influence in Washington
Washington is grappling this week with the fallout from President Trump’s comments on the sentencing of his friend and former adviser Roger Stone. The Netflix documentary “Give Me Roger Stone” takes a look at how he’s been able to expand his influence over the past few decades. Dylan Bank, co-director of the film, joined CBSN to discuss Stone and the latest developments in his case. Source
Scientist: Australia shows climate change is happening faster than expected
Joelle Gergis, a climate scientist at the Australian National University, says she’s shocked by the scenario Australia finds itself in. “I think this summer has been a real wake-up call for most Australians.” 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Armed kids shine light on Mexico’s drug cartel violence
Deadly cartel violence has escalated in Mexico and some villages have resorted to arming children in the fight for peace and stability. Vice News explores this story in a new report where local militias say the government has left them with no choice. Vice News reporter Emily Green joins CBSN from Mexico City with more. Source