Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump are two renowned attorneys known for their work in civil rights. Gray was the lawyer for Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, while Crump more recently represented the families of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Michael Brown in Missouri. “CBS This Morning” brought them together to talk about their lives’ work as part of our Trailblazers series honoring Black History Month. In this extended interview, Gray and Crump detail growing up during a time of segregation and what inspired them to pursue a career in civil rights. Source
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90-year-old man known as “chef of the poor” dedicated to feeding the homeless
Dino Impagliazzo has dedicated his retirement to feeding the homeless in Rome. It all started about 15 years ago, when one man asked him for money to buy food. Now, the 90-year-old and his group of volunteers deliver about 32,000 free meals a year. Source
Bernie Sanders faces criticism over “Medicare for All” ahead of Nevada primary
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won with 26% of the vote in the New Hampshire primary. But CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns explains why the race for the Democratic nomination is far from over. Source
Why many crimes go unreported in the U.K.
A police shortage in Britain means there are not enough officers to investigate everyday crimes like car theft and burglary. As a result, members of the public often don’t report incidents. Simon Bates explains for this week’s London Calling. Source
Boy with cerebral palsy takes first steps
This is not the first time little MJ has inspired countless people by overcoming the odds — and it probably won’t be his last. Source
Attorneys discuss civil rights fight, from Rosa Parks to Trayvon Martin
Fred Gray and Ben Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life’s work and what it took to pave the way for countless others. Source
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Massive explosion rocks northeast Houston; Coco Gauff beats Naomi Osaka in straight sets Source
Justice Department staff assigned to review Ukraine investigation
Sources tell CBS News that Attorney General William Barr is assigning staffers to look into the origins of the Ukraine investigation. This comes as prosecutors are resigning after the DOJ intervened in the Roger Stone case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Politico’s Daniel Lippman joined CBSN to discuss the latest in Washington. Source
5-year-old boy with cerebral palsy takes first steps without walker
Marick Williams Jr., a 5-year-old who has cerebral palsy, took his first steps without a walker two months after undergoing surgery. The boy’s mother posted video of his accomplishment on Facebook, and he has become an internet sensation. Source
Trump says prosecutors who withdrew from Roger Stone case should “go back to school”
The president, meeting with Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno, declined to say whether he would pardon his longtime associate. Source