DeSantis Drops Out, Biden's Plans, Dozens Dead From Arctic Blast, College Basketball's Winningest Coach

Today on America in the Morning DeSantis Suspends Presidential Campaign & Endorses Trump The New Hampshire Primary is just a day away, and as Granite State residents head to the polls, they will find one less candidate to choose from. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, less than 6 days after coming in second place in Iowa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is abandoning his bid for the White House. Biden’s Campaign Plan President Biden is ramping up his re-election campaign with abortion seemingly a key platform. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Dozens Dead From Nationwide Weather It is believed more than 70 people have died across the nation from last week’s severe weather which included blizzards, high winds, flooding, and frigid temperatures. As Julie Walker reports, they’re still digging out from a massive snow around the Great Lakes, and frozen water pipes are a big issue in a number of Southern states. SEALS Declared Dead Following Boarding Accident Two US Navy Seals who went missing during a mission off the coast of Somalia on January 11 have been declared dead. US Central Command said the Seals were lost in rough seas during a mission to board a vessel in search of Iranian illicit weapons destined for the Houthis in Yemen. Another State Bans Gender Affirming Care South Carolina has joined more than a dozen other states that have banned gender affirming care for transgender minors. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. College Basketball’s New Winningest Coach Duke’s legendary “Coach K” no longer has the top spot in the collegiate ranks. Stanford now has the winningest head coach in college basketball history. Correspondent Dave Ferry reports. North Korea-Russia Connection North Korea seems to be getting even closer with Russia, highlighting its alignment against the US, and their state media is hinting that Vladimir Putin could visit the country soon. As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, this comes as a shelling attack at a market in Russian-occupied Ukraine has left dozens of people dead. March For Life Recap It may have been bone-chilling cold in the Nation’s Capital, but pro-Life advocates were out in large numbers taking the momentum of the annual March for Life Rally into an election season that is expected to feature abortion as a key focal point. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Tree Of Life Changes Demolition is underway at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the sight of the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history. Walter Ratliff reports. NTSB Updates Miami Plane Fire The National Transportation Safety Board has released details into their investigation into what forced an Atlas Air 747 made by Boeing to return back to Miami and make an emergency landing with one of its engines on fire. Katie Clark has the story – the audio courtesy of Real A-T-C. Iowa Principal Remembered Family and friends gathered over the weekend to say goodbye to an Iowa principal killed in a school shooting by a 17-year-old gunman. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Guilty Of Kidnapping A Texas man who was caught with a 13-year girl in his car, and who was able to signal for help, has pleaded guilty to kidnapping charges. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Officer Shot During Standoff A Massachusetts Police officer is lucky to be alive after being shot by a barricaded suspect. Police report the 29-year-old Wilbraham (pronounced WILL-brah-ham) officer responded to a house after receiving a call that a resident was threatening others inside the home. Finally The Sundance Film Festival kicked off this weekend, and included some controversy inside and outside the venue in Park City, Utah. Kevin Carr has more. “Mean Girls” keeps the number-one spot at the movies in a mostly slow weekend at the box office. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices