Best Director category is all-male, while “Frozen II” is frozen out of Best Animated Feature. Also missing: Christian Bale, Lupita Nyong’o, Taron Egerton and Nicole Kidman Source
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Why the number of child deaths from flu is up so much this year
Youngsters can have much more severe reactions to influenza B, the predominant strain this flu season, which has already seen double the number of pediatric deaths compared to last year Source
Scarlett Johansson earns first two Oscar nominations
Despite being one of the world’s highest paid actresses, Johansson had never been nominated for an Oscar until now. Source
Queen presides over crisis meeting on Harry and Meghan’s fate
Princes Harry and William shoot back at claims of animosity between them as the royal family tries to show cohesion and plot a course forward. Source
CEO blasts “narcissist in Washington” over Iran plane crash
Maple Leaf Foods chief blames “ill-conceived plan” for crash that killed colleague’s family and scores of Canadians. Source
Puerto Rico residents wait for relief from U.S. after powerful quakes
Several aftershocks jolted Puerto Rico over the weekend as thousands of residents continue to sleep in the streets following a series of earthquakes. Governor Wanda Vázquez officially submitted a major declaration request but has yet to hear from President Trump. Washington Post reporter Arelis Hernandez joined CBSN AM to discuss Puerto Ricans’ lack of trust in the government. Source
“Joker” nominated for 11 Oscars; 3 other films get 10 nods each
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the Oscars Monday morning. Source
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist says she has defected
2016 Taekwondo bronze medal winner Kimia Alizadeh says she was “one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran.” Source
Flu season: Nearly 10 million sickened so far
This flu season is on track to be one of the worst in history in terms of the number of people infected. Flu is now widespread in almost every state. Nearly 10 million people have become ill so far. Pediatric deaths are double of what they were at this time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why so many people have gotten sick this season. Source
Oscar nominations announced for the 92nd Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the Oscars this morning. Source