Almost 63% of mortgage applicants are homeowners looking to refinance. Jill Schlesinger explains how low mortgage rates could help homeowners cut their costs, as part of our series Eye on Money. Source
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Oprah explains why she stepped away from Russell Simmons exposé
Oprah Winfrey discusses where she stands on the controversy surrounding Russell Simmons, and explains why she pulled her name from a documentary on his accusers in an interview on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Alleged victim: Epstein had “gun strapped to his bedpost” on his island
Authorities say the island of Little Saint James, off the coast of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, was a place for Epstein to hide his criminal activity. Source
Schiff: Calling Hunter Biden as trial witness would be an “abuse”
Norah O’Donnell sat down with four impeachment managers for an exclusive interview as the Senate trial gets underway. Source
Ohio doctor threatened after pro-vaccine Tik Tok video
An Ohio doctor who received a flood of threats over a pro-vaccine social media post is standing by her message. In a playful Tik Tok video, Dr. Nicole Baldwin showed the benefits of vaccines, and said they do not cause autism. But that prompted a barrage of hateful responses. Despite scientific evidence that there’s no link between vaccines and autism, a recent poll found 46% of parents are still unsure. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how doctors can counter misinformation about vaccines. Source
Deadly virus spreads from mainland China to Taiwan as death toll rises to six
Doctors in China now say the coronavirus can be transmitted from person to person as the illness’ death toll rises to six victims. Taiwan has reported its first sign of the disease: a woman who had visited Wuhan, where officials designated nine hospitals as treatment centers in an effort to contain the deadly virus. Ramy Inocencio reports from Wuhan, where scientists are trying to figure out how to contain the outbreak. Source
How the Jonas Brothers relax before their shows
Nick, Joe and Kevin took “CBS This morning” co-host Gayle King to Wi Spa in Los Angeles. Source
Trump touts “thriving” U.S., rejects “prophets of doom” in Davos
President Trump’s schedule in Davos doesn’t have many bilateral meetings with European allies, and questions about the impeachment trial followed him to Europe. Source
Trump impeachment trial: Day 1 set to begin as rules come into focus
The trial will get underway at 1 p.m., marking just the third time a president has faced removal from office in U.S. history. Source
Feds allow use of opioid funds to stem meth, cocaine surge
The U.S. government will let states use federal dollars previously restricted to addressing the opioid crisis to assist people addicted to meth and cocaine. Source