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Biden to visit Poland to show support for Ukraine

President Biden will travel to Poland on Feb. 20 to show support for Ukraine as it marks one year since the start of Russia's brutal invasion.

CBS Evening News, February 9, 2023

Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll crosses 20,000-mark; Super Bowl pregame flyover to be piloted by all-female crew

China's spy balloon sought to intercept communications, U.S. officials say

Before China's spy balloon was shot down, U-2 spy planes flew by it, taking high-resolution photos of what U.S. officials described as an array of antennas for intercepting communications. David Martin reports.

An overview of the potential GOP presidential field

The 2024 GOP presidential field is beginning to unfold as potential candidates plan visits to early primary states. For more, Robert Costa is joined by CBS News Political Director Fin Gomez and Political Reporter Aaron Navarro.

Second Maryland officer seriously wounded amid manhunt for armed suspect

Police have not specified whether the second shooting was linked to the first one, which occurred Wednesday while police were responding to a call for a person in crisis.

SEC probed George Santos' work at firm accused of Ponzi scheme

Rep. George Santos of New York is facing new questions about his work for a firm that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

2/9: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on relief efforts as the death toll rises to 20,000 in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, a subpoena issued for former Vice President Mike Pence, and Nicaragua's release of political prisoners to the U.S.

Earthquake worsens humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria amid political battles

Turkey and Syria are reeling from the devastating earthquakes which have killed thousands of people. Humanitarian groups warn the earthquakes could worsen a crisis both countries were already facing prior to the earthquakes. Andrew Tabler, a Martin J. Gross senior fellow at the Washington Institute, and the former National Security Council director for Syria, joined CBS News to discuss how the complicated politics in the region is becoming an obstacle to help those impacted by the earthquakes.

Rihanna says Super Bowl Halftime Show setlist has changed 39 times

Rihanna's performance at Super Bowl LVII will be her first in nearly seven years.

Southwest Airlines grilled over holiday meltdown

Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer admits the airline "messed up" over the holidays. Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.