Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar knocked some of her fellow Democrats running for president for making what the senator said are promises they can’t keep. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe spoke with Klobuchar after Tuesday night’s debate in Detroit, and he joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
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After Democratic debate’s first night shows divisions, what’s expected for the second night?
Former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris will take the stage for the second night of the second Democratic presidential primary debate. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with what to expect. Source
Sanders and Warren slammed over “fairy tale” proposals in 2020 debate
Democrats clashed during Tuesday night’s debate in Detroit, as progressive Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren defended their policies from more moderate opponents. CBS News political contributor Ed O’Keefe reports from Detroit while CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN to break down the highlights. Source
Moderates vs. progressives at Democratic debate in Detroit
The first night of the Democratic primary debates in Detroit proved to be a showdown between moderates and progressives. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren defended their proposals on health care, immigration and college tuition. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to break down the main takeaways from the debate. Source
Binge drinking among older Americans is on the rise
People 65 and older are more sensitive to alcohol, which can exacerbate chronic health conditions or interfere with prescription medications Source
Why binge drinking is more dangerous for older Americans
A new study estimates more than one in 10 older Americans binge drink. Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks at a time for men, and four or more for women. Researchers say the habit can be more dangerous for older people, putting them at risk for a range of health problems. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the study and why it’s particularly risky for older people. Source
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Key debate moments; John Dillinger’s body to be exhumed Source
Counselor reportedly flagged student’s fake credentials year before admissions scandal broke
Vanity Fair has learned new details about the college admissions scandal and is revealing them only on “CBS This Morning.” The magazine uncovered attempts by a guidance counselor at The Buckley School, a private school in Los Angeles, to sound the alarm regarding a student’s falsified credentials at least a year before news of the scandal broke. Source
Ebola crisis deepens with 2nd death in major Congo city
No apparent link between latest death and previous case in Goma, which sparked a rare global health emergency declaration Source
Dramatic video shows toddler falling from balcony
Video shows a 3-year-old boy clinging to the edge of a sixth floor apartment balcony on Monday. While he dangled high in the air, a group of quick-thinking people below grabbed a blanket and stretched it out. Seconds later, the boy fell safely into the blanket. He was not hurt. Police say he was left alone at home when his grandmother went out for groceries. Source