A new report out shows opioid overdoses have risen 30 percent in 45 states. But increases are even higher in states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Delaware. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds is in Illinois, where just one ER doctor said they treated 500 people in a year. Source
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Trump doubles down on steel, aluminum tariffs pledge
President Trump is not letting GOP criticism deflect him from imposing tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports. House Speaker Paul Ryan says he is “extremely worried” about the consequences of the president’s plan. Other Republicans want to stop the tariffs altogether. Chip Reid reports. Source
N. Korea agrees to halt nuclear tests if granted U.S. meeting, S. Korea says
South Korea says North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un agreed to halt nuclear and missile tests if the U.S. holds talks with his regime. The North and South also agreed to hold a summit next month. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Northeast braces for powerful winter storm
Two powerful winter storm systems in the Midwest and East Coast are targeting tens of millions of people across the U.S. DeMarco Morgan reports from Sandwich, Massachusetts. Source
SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts Spanish communications satellite into space
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the program’s 50th flight thundered away from Cape Canaveral early on March 6, 2018, carrying a Spanish communications satellite. Source
Teens who use e-cigarettes exposed to toxic chemicals, study finds
More and more teenagers have been trying e-cigarettes in recent years. Now, a new study shows adolescents who use them are exposed to significant levels of chemicals that could potentially cause cancer. CBS News’ Kenneth Craig reports. Source
Pfizer says its vaccine is 100% effective in kids 12 to 15
Children as young as 12 could start receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Thursday if a CDC advisory panel gives the green light. Janet Shamlian shares more. Source
Man accused of stealing Oscar bragged it was his on social media
Two-time Academy Award winner Frances McDormand left the Oscars on a high note after winning best actress. But just hours later, her Oscar was stolen, and it turns out the suspect even showed off the award on social media. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
“CBS This Morning” reveals “Note to Self” book cover
We’re excited to reveal the cover of our first “CBS This Morning” book. “Note to Self: Inspiring Words From Inspiring People” features 26 notes from our Emmy-nominated series, where prominent figures write letters to their younger selves. The book goes on sale in May. Source
Biggest 2018 Oscars moments
The #MeToo movement was very much a presence at Hollywood’s biggest night Sunday — the 90th annual Academy Awards. Host Jimmy Kimmel opened the show by addressing the sexual harassment scandal. Highlights included wins for Frances McDormand and Gary Oldman and Kobe Bryant. Source