Millions of Americans canceled their airline reservations last year because of the coronavirus. Since most of them didn’t get their money back, two U.S. senators are moving to force airlines to give them refunds. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
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Life-saving oxygenator machines from U.S. arrive in India, head to Delhi ICU desperate for air
Chris Livesay tracks a shipment of 1,200 oxygenators, machines that generate oxygen, from their arrival from the U.S., to a hospital ICU where doctors administer the life-saving air. Source
Peanut protein powder shows potential for treating allergies
A promising new treatment could help children suffering from peanut allergies. Aimmune Therapeutics say research shows the daily use of its peanut protein capsules could desensitize children to the allergy. But there are still some hurdles before the drug hits medicine cabinets. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Woman says hospital declared her living husband dead
A strange case concerning a man who lived for hours after being declared dead is set to go to trial. His family claims hospital staff ignored their pleas for help. Dr. Tara Narula spoke with his widow. Source
Bangladesh’s economy, Italy’s elections & other hard numbers
Bangladesh needs to create 2 million new jobs every year to keep up with its booming population. And Brazilians are the most worried about fake news in the world. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Alex Kliment, takes CBSN through today’s hard numbers. Source
At least 8 killed in shooting at Russian high school
Officials were quoted as saying that at least 1 teacher was among the dead but most victims were students. Source
Bone found in Massachusetts shipwreck could belong to infamous pirate
A human leg bone was found in a 300-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Massachusetts. Scientists will test the DNA to see if it belonged to the notorious pirate Capt. Sam Bellamy. CBS Boston’s Bill Shields reports. Source
Ethiopia’s political crisis intensifies
Ethiopia’s political crisis is intensifying after its prime minister resigned last week. The country is considered a key U.S. ally in the region when it comes to fighting terrorism. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Alex Kliment, takes CBSN through the latest round of unrest and chaos in Ethiopia. Source
Israel pounds Gaza with deadly airstrikes amid barrage of rocket fire
The conflict in the heart of the Middle East is flaring up yet again, with Israel reportedly killing at least 24 Palestinians, including militants and children. Source
Box office smash “Black Panther” is pop culture landmark
“Black Panther” blew past box office estimates in its opening weekend. So far, it’s raked in an estimated $192 million in the U.S and Canada. That makes it the fifth highest-grossing opening weekend in Hollywood history, and the second-best opening ever for a Marvel Comics superhero movie. Jericka Duncan reports. Source