Actor Tom Hanks showed his appreciation to the White House Press corps by sending them an espresso machine and a nice note. CBSN’s Errol Barnett has more. Source
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Snapchat CEO’s billion-dollar day, other MoneyWatch headlines
Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel betting on big payout from Snap IPO; Yahoo chief loses bonus over customer data breaches; and Michael Jackson’s Neverland ranch on market for $67M. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
With U.S. backing, Estonia tells Russia “we are ready to fight”
Many in the tiny nation on Russia’s western border see Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as a warning, and they aren’t prepared to take any similar action against their country lying down. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, Estonians are arming-up, and the U.S. military has their backs. Source
Billionaire Steve Wynn on new role as RNC finance chairman, President Trump
Steve Wynn, whose resorts brought in nearly $4.5 billion in net revenue last year, has taken on a new role as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee. His focus is the 2018 midterm elections. Wynn joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss President Trump and his new role. Source
Gayle King says Oprah Winfrey is “never” running for president
Oprah Winfrey’s joke on Bloomberg TV about a possible 2020 White House bid had the internet going crazy. Despite cheers from the audience, Winfrey went on to say a potential run won’t happen. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, Winfrey’s close friend, gives her take. Source
FCC halts regulations to protect data security
The Federal Communications Commission is delaying new data security rules that were supposed to take effect today. Those regulations, approved by the Obama administration last year, were part of a package of rules that limit how internet providers use and sell customer data. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how this impacts you. Source
ET Update: Latest on Casey Affleck sexual harassment claims
“Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBSN’s “ET Update” with the latest details on actor Casey Affleck addressing sexual harassment allegations against him; and other entertainment headlines of the day. Source
Music exec Tommy Mottola on Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale”
In his 15 years with the company, Sony Music Chairman and CEO Tommy Mottola has tripled the company’s revenue, sold an estimated 8 billion CDs, and expanded its operation to more than 60 countries. Now, he is shifting gears and bringing his talents to Broadway as the lead producer of “A Bronx Tale”. Mottola joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the show and the state of the music industry. Source
2/28: Trump takes vision directly to America in first prime time address; Green Book helped black Americans travel through segregation
President Trump’s first prime time address to Congress is expected to emphasize his domestic agenda: tax reform, infrastructure spending, and the repeal and replacement of Obamacare; For much of the 20th century, African Americans were routinely refused service at many businesses. Source
Colorectal cancer cases in young adults on the rise
Younger Americans are now facing a higher risk of getting colon and rectal cancer, according to a new study. New cases are striking adults in their 20s and 30s, while cases among Americans 55 and older are declining. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source