John Dickerson reports on the collapse of a border security bill in Congress, a U.S. drone strike in Iraq, and how to spot Super Bowl counterfeits. Source
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Homeland Security cracks down on fake Super Bowl merchandise
The Super Bowl can mean big business for scammers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explores how law enforcement officials are cracking down on counterfeits ahead of the big game. Source
Congress struggles to compromise during election year
The Senate on Wednesday voted against advancing a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid bill after weeks of negotiations. Steven Smith, professor of political science at Arizona State University, joins CBS News to discuss what the failure says about the inner workings of Capitol Hill — and what it will take to get anything passed in an election year. Source
Jellyfish with bright red cross found in deep-sea volcanic structure
Researchers named the marine animal “Santjordia pagesi” after the Cross of St. George because of its resemblance to the striking X. Source
Father of Palestinian-American teen killed by Israeli forces speaks out
In January, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian-American teenager in the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with the teen’s father about what he wants from the U.S. as he seeks justice. Source
Nevada’s Latino voters not eager for Biden-Trump rematch
Every four years, candidates bet big on Nevada. But to hit the jackpot in November, they need to win over the state’s key demographic: Latinos. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe explains. Source
Baby zebra born on Christmas dies at Arizona zoo
The baby zebra, born on Christmas morning, died instantly after she ran into a fence, according to Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo. Source
Crews search for Marines whose helicopter went down in California
Rescue teams are searching for five missing Marines who were on board a military helicopter that went down in a mountainous area outside of San Diego. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source
Senate border deal collapses due in part to Trump opposition
The Senate on Wednesday failed to advance a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid package. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the role former President Donald Trump played in the vote’s collapse. Source
Law enforcement cracking down on Super Bowl counterfeits
“As we get closer to the Super Bowl, you’re going to see more and more” counterfeit merchandise, a Homeland Security official told CBS News. Source