Tonight in Las Vegas, six Democratic candidates will take to the debate stage, including former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. This will be his first debate in the presidential race. CBS News’ Nicole Killion reports from Las Vegas, and political strategists Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with analysis. Source
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Florida can’t bar felons from registering to vote over fees and fines, court rules
As many as 1.6 million Florida felons who have completed their prison sentences could regain voting privileges under Amendment 4. Source
Disgraced former governor among 11 criminals granted clemency by President Trump
Disgraced former governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is free from prison after President Trump commuted his sentence yesterday. He’s part of a group of nearly a dozen federal criminals who were granted clemency. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM to discuss. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg qualifies for next two debates
After exceeding the 10% threshold in two national polls Tuesday, Mike Bloomberg qualified for the Nevada debate Wednesday, as well as the South Carolina debate next week, which will be hosted by CBS News. Source
Bloomberg to join opponents on debate stage for the first time
Mike Bloomberg, the former Republican mayor of New York, will join his Democratic presidential opponents on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night. He qualified for his first debate with a strong showing in recent polls. Source
Eye Opener: Democrats get set to face Mike Bloomberg
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg will join five other Democratic presidential candidates on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night. Also, President Trump is making news with a flurry of pardons and commutations, including one for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Ohioans share their thoughts on the state’s battleground presidential primary
In our series Three Meals, we travel to different states to break bread with voters and hear what’s on their minds. In this installment, Adriana Diaz goes to the battleground state of Ohio, which has a strong record of backing the winner in presidential elections. Source
What children learn about African-American history depends on where they live
A CBS News analysis found that what students are taught about important moments in American history, like slavery and the civil rights movement, depends on where they live and the textbooks they’re given. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Social media’s role in spreading coronavirus misinformation
Social media has fueled the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus. Tanya Basu, a senior reporter covering humans and technology at MIT Technology Review, joined CBSN AM to talk about the scope of the problem. Source
New study shows that lack of sleep can lead to overeating
A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that lack of sleep can lead to overeating, and a diet with more sugar and caffeine. The CDC says one third of adults do not get enough sleep. Dr. Carol Ash, a sleep specialist with RWJBarnabas Health, joins CBS This Morning. Source