Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg is catching heat after his team decided to skip campaigning in Nevada and South Carolina, instead focusing on the 14 states voting on Super Tuesday. Despite the scrutiny, Bloomberg has become a target for other Democrats due to his rising poll numbers. Ed O’Keefe breaks down Bloomberg’s strategy to stand out in the crowded Democratic primary. Source

China has reported 254 coronavirus-related deaths in a single day, more than doubling the previous single-day fatality record. Authorities in the country are now confirming cases based on lung scans rather than lab tests which could take days. Debora Patta reports on the increasing number of infections, including aboard cruise ships quarantined off the coast of several countries. Source

The British government is reviewing the “characterisation” Barclay’s boss Jes Staley gave his own company about his relationship with Epstein. Source

Endorsement by Sylvester Turner comes as Bloomberg campaign deals with newly-surfaced audio from 2015 about controversial police practice while Bloomberg was NYC mayor Source

Calvin Bright always insisted on his innocence. Now, he’s been released after a letter pointing to someone else came to light. Source

Chinese officials expanded the way they diagnose the disease, leading to the sudden increase in the figures, as the biggest cluster outside China also grows. Source

Endorsement by Sylvester Turner, who’s black, comes as Bloomberg campaign deals with newly-surfaced audio from 2015 about controversial police practice while Bloomberg was NYC mayor Source

Turner will also help launch Mike for Black America, a program aimed at both engaging black Americans on key issues for the black community and spearheading an organizing effort on Bloomberg’s behalf. Source

Trump praises Barr for “taking charge” of Roger Stone case; Blood and organ donor inspired to help strangers Source

Sanders takes New Hampshire primary; Math tutor’s mission to help transplant patients Source