President Trump warned there could be another government shutdown if he doesn’t get his way on immigration. His comments come as the deadline for another government shutdown looms. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Dow swings up after a wild ride on Wall Street
After losing more than 1,800 points over the previous two trading sessions, the Dow bounced up and down Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Bianna Golodryga has a look at what the wild ride means for investors. Source
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy in dramatic maiden flight
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, the world’s most powerful rocket, took off from Florida Tuesday amid cheers from a crowd. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on the excitement. Source
From child bride to global voice for women’s empowerment, Dr. Tererai Trent shares her journey
Oprah’s favorite guest of all time, Dr. Tererai Trent, the author of “The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dream,” shares her incredible journey from child bride in Zimbabwe to achieving her doctorate. Source
Tayari Jones on inspiration behind “An American Marriage”
Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick, “An American Marriage,” is a work of fiction described as “a love story warped in racial injustice.” Author Tayari Jones joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the premise of her new book and her reaction when Winfrey called her to share the book club news. Source
Should flu vaccines be mandatory?
The severity of this year’s flu season is adding urgency to scientific efforts to fight the virus. More than 14,000 people have been hospitalized with the flu this season, the highest number in nearly a decade. While the flu vaccine is on average 40 to 60 percent effective, this season’s effectiveness may be closer to 17 percent. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss this season’s “particularly virulent” strain, why it’s imperative for the sick to stay home, and why the U.S. should consider mandating flu vaccines. Source
Emergency use granted for Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12-15
An analysis that included 1,005 vaccine participants in this age group found the vaccine was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19. Source
Flu test can produce false negatives
As people battle the flu across the country, the CDC revealed that a flu quick test is only 50 to 70 percent accurate. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Super Bowl “Selfie Kid” becomes instant meme
“Selfie Kid” became an instant meme after seeming to ignore Justin Timberlake during the Super Bowl halftime show. Here are some of the internet’s theories of what Selfie Kid was doing on his phone. Source
Claire Danes talks “Homeland” and “overdue” #MeToo movement
For the past seven years, Claire Danes has starred as Carrie Mathison in Showtime’s award-winning series, “Homeland.” She has won two Golden Globes, two Emmys, and a SAG Award for playing the CIA agent. Danes joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the upcoming season. Source