Hours after the Senate received the articles of impeachment Wednesday, former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas went on an all-out media blitz. He implicated several top Trump administration officials, including the president himself, in having knowledge about efforts to pressure Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN with details. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
How will Trump’s impeachment trial compare to Clinton’s?
As we get closer to the start of President Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate, how will it compare to former President Bill Clinton’s? Aaron Blake, senior political reporter for The Fix at The Washington Post, joins CBSN with more. Source
New cases quarantined as city locked down in bid to stop deadly virus
As the World Health Organization mulls a possible global emergency declaration, authorities in China have locked down at least 1 city. Source
Ousted Grammys CEO says nomination process is “rigged”
Dugan, joined by her lawyer Doug Wigdor, claimed that “committees” within the Academy that are responsible for deciding nominees are rife with corruption. Source
Teen told no graduation because of dreadlocks
Controversy erupted at a school board meeting on MLK Day. Source
Australians facing deadly spider “bonanza”
Australians are facing another threat after battling fires and floods. Experts warned there could be a potential “bonanza” of dangerous funnel-web spiders. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” with more. Source
Texas teen threatens legal action after school tells him to cut off dreadlocks
A Texas family is threatening legal action against their local school district after their teen son was told he couldn’t walk at graduation because of his long dreadlocks. DeAndre Arnold is being forced to either cut his hair or face in-school suspension. Omar Villafranca spoke to Arnold and his family to see how they are handling the situation. Source
Nebraska surgeon lets patients pay their bills with volunteer work
Nebraska surgeon Demetrio Aguila served across Asia for eight years as an air force doctor before realizing he could make an impact closer to home. After seeing patients in his clinic who could not pay for treatment, he began a program that offers them the option to pay for surgery by volunteering for local humanitarian groups. Meg Oliver shows how the plan is paying off in our series A More Perfect Union. Source
Huey Lewis’ heart still beats for rock & roll
Huey Lewis and the News is going back on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their bestselling album, “Sports” Source
Billie Eilish is source of support for fans who are struggling
Billie Eilish is up for six Grammys, and she’s still a teenager. She has made her struggles known to her fans, often referring to them in her lyrics. She also makes it a point to be a source of support for those who are struggling themselves. Eilish sits down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King for “The Gayle King Grammy Special,” airing Thursday on CBS at 10 p.m. ET. Source