A moment of music unites the basketball world in grief. And salute to a superhero. Pres announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Welcome to the overnight news. Im nikki battiste. With a democratic president ial debate tomorrow in the South Carolina primary this weekend, Bernie Sanders is surging. After his commanding victory in nevada, our new cbs news Battleground Tracker poll shows sanders is now gaining on joe biden in South Carolina. The former Vice President holds the top spot with 28 , but sanders isnt far behind. But will it matter . Another cbs new poll found two out of three voters believe President Trump will be reelected. Here is nikole killion. Ti histop we won the nevada caucus. And dont tell anybody, because these folks get very, very agitate and nervous. Were going win here in texas. Reporter as the surging frontrunner looked towards super tuesday i think its going to be bernie and me. Reporter former Vice President joe biden focused on the more immediate task at hand. The African American community in South Carolina can make a judgment about who the next president of the United States is going to be. Reporter shoring up African American support in South Carolina, where sanders appears to be closing the gap. Bernie sanders, you stop him . I told you, im not going play this game with you. I dont know. Its not about who i stop, its why im running. Reporter jim clyburn hasnt endorsed a candidate yet, but cautioned a potential sanders nomination may not play well down ballot in his state. South carolinians are pretty leery about that title socialist. Senator sanders believes in an inflexible ideological revolution. Reporter former south bend mayor Pete Buttigieg took a more pointed jab at sanders as he also looked to boost his support in the palmetto state. It is especially humbling in the middle of black History Month to think about what it means to stand before African American voters and ask them for their vote. Reporter here in nevada, buttigieg is challenging saturdays caucus results. His campaign sent a letter to the Democratic Party asking it to release more data. But a democratic spokesperson tells me it has no plans to change its reporting process. Nikki . Nikole, thank you. Cbss news director of election and surveys. Anthony, coming off a big win in nevada, it looks like sanders is closing the gap with biden in South Carolina. Whats behind that . Well, nikki, a big part of that is closing the gap with African American voters who make up most of the democratic electorate there. Joe biden used to have a large lead with black voters. Now both Bernie Sanders and businessman tom steyer have cut into it. That comes amidst both of them being seen along with joe biden as being attuned to the concerns of black voters and across the wider electorate, growing doubts about whether or not joe biden can ultimately win the nomination, nikki. Anthony, we have a big debate coming up on tuesday. What are voters saying about how much that will matter . It matters a lot. First of all, twothirds of democrats say theyre going to watch the debate. We saw him give Elizabeth Warren the highest ratings for being impressive in the last debate. Well see what happens going forward. Mike bloombergs in this debate. He is not on the ballot in South Carolina. His performance last time wasnt rated as highly. A lot of pressure all around. Nikki . Certainly a lot of pressure, and no doubt millions will be watching. Anthony, thank you. Cbs will cohost the next democratic president ial debate in charleston, South Carolina. Thats tuesday at 8 00 p. M. Right here on cbs and on our 24hour streamng network, cbsn. President trump is on his way to india tonight. Its a quick trip, lasting just 36 hours. There will be plenty of pomp, even a mega rally. Ben tracy is in new delhi. Reporter this will be President Trumps first visit here to india since he took office. There is not much substance on the agenda, but indian Prime Minister modi got President Trump to come here by promising a big show and a big crowd. As President Trump left the white house this morning, workers in india were sprucing up the city of his first visit. Roads and walks have been rebuilt and a wall has gone up to shield a slum from the government view. The local security calls it a security measure. President trump is popular here in india and will be welcomed by a mileslong road show from the airport to what is being build as the Worlds Largest cricket stadium. Prime minister modi knew exactly how to convince mr. Trump to make the trip. Were going to have many millions and millions of people. I hear its going to be a big event. Some people say the biggest event theyve ever had in india. Reporter its the indian version of the socalled howdy modi event the two men staged in houston last year. The leaders of the Worlds Largest democracies have formed a close bond, even if they cant yet come to terms on a trade deal. Theyve been hitting us very hard for many, many years, but i really like Prime Minister modi. We got to talk a little. We got to talk a little business. Reporter india is also big business for the trump organization. And is home to the most Trump Properties outside of north america, including luxury residential in office towers. But the president and first lady will visit a slightly more iconic building, the famed taj mahal at sunset, just a few hours after they arrive. The president and mrs. Trump will then come to new delhi for another welcoming ceremony and a lavish state dinner here at the president s house. Nikki . Thank you, ben. A 5. 7 magnitude earthquake at the turkey iran border today killed at least nine people and hurt 37. Teams are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings, looking for survivors. At least three of the dead were children. The cbs cbs overnight news will right back. Nou. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Restauranteur b. Smith has died. She began her career as a model but was best known for her b. Smith restaurants in new york and washington, d. C. She wrote several lifestyle and cookbooks. B. Smith was 70. 64yearold Mad Mike Hughes was known as a homemade astronaut on a selffinanced mission to space. But as mola lenghi reports, he died living out his dream. Reporter moments after launching, a homemade rocket crashed into the open desert in california on saturday. On board, mike hughes. It would be the final act of the selfstyled daredevil known as mad mike. His mission was to fly to the edge of outer space to ultimately see whether the earth is flat. Im the best hope to prove flat earth. Reporter mad mike spoke to cbs sunday morning in 2018 a few months after the successful launch of his first steampowered rocket, built from spare parts in his garage. He walked away and vowed to fly again. I just want people to question everything. Reporter flat earthers believe the earth is shaped like a frisbee with the sun and the moon rotating around the outer edge. I expect to see a flat disc up there. I dont have an agenda. If its a round earth or ball, im going say hey, guys, im bad, its a ball. Reporter one thing mike did not deny is the risk he took. In the 2019 documentary rocketman mad mike described how he wanted to live and day. Were supposed to come to the end of our lives not with everything left, but with everything exhausted. Youve done everything you can possibly do. Reporter mola lenghi, cbs news, los angeles. Los angeles has banned all tandem floats after another deadly mardi gras accident. Both people were run over after being trapped between the two floated linked together. More parades are planned before lent starts wednesday. A dream that had been on ice for most of his life last night became a reality for 42yearold former zamboni driver. As meg oliver reports, it lasted 28 spectacular minutes. The goaltender is down, wiped out by his own man. Reporter hockey night in canada took a strange night last night. Collision hear reporter when both goalies for the Carolina Hurricanes got hurt playing for the maple leaves. With no one on the bench, they tapped 42yearold netminder david ayres, a 42yearold zamboni driver, and until this moment ever only a practice goalie. According to reports, the highest level of hockey he has played is junior b which is a step below junior a which is a step below juniors. Reporter it was an ugly start for aiyers, the leafs storing on the first two shots. They scored reporter and then everything changed. As praying for a miracle, the hurricanes rallied around aiyers. Soon after, the spectacular saves began. Everyone knew aiyers was making history. Stopped by avid ayres. The Carolina Hurricanes surround him and defeat the toronto maple leafs. Reporter at the end of three periods, victory. Mirae o ice. D ago today was reporter ayres is now the first emergency backup to win a game, and the oldest to ever play in the nhl. Ive been on the ice many times without fans, but pin t ms ert hey,nc ta. Reporter a moment in time making us all believe in miracles on ice once again. Meg oliver, cbs news. Straight ahead, hitting the right notes to honor kobe bryant. The monumental class project for the unsung rosies of world war ii. And the preschoolers teaching us about the power of friendship. Did you know that febreze air effects uses 100 natural propellant . Cheaper aerosols use artificial propellants. Thats why febreze works differently. Plus, it eliminates odors with a waterbased formula and no dyes. For freshness youll enjoy. When your vneck looks more like a uneck. Thats when you know, its halfwashed. Downy helps prevent stretching by conditioning fibers, so clothes look newer, longer. Downy and its done. In los angeles tomorrow, thousands of people are expected to pack the Staples Center to say a final farewell to kobe bryant. There have been several tributes since his death and that of eight others, but one truly struck a chord. Here is danya bacchus. Reporter it may have been the perfect note at the perfect time. Cellist ben hong performing at a tribute for kobe bryant, his daughter, and seven others. It was unbelievably powerful, and i felt the hair standing up the back of my neck. Reporter the lakers were about to play for the First Time Since bryants death in a city consumed by grief. Did you feel a certain sense of responsibility then in your performance . I felt a tremendous responsibility and honor, feeling the love, the sadness, the grief. Reporter hong performed hallelujah. While on a video screen of a hushed arena, the words of kobe rang out. Just being a husband, being a father, just being a goofball, just having a good time with my kids. Basically, his essence, what he said about himself and his goal in life and what was important to him. And i had to provide that musical voice. Reporter as the assistant principle cellist for the l. A. Philharmonic, hong has often performed for thousand, but never like this. I noticed as you were playing, you closed your eyes. I was just tapping into the feeling that i had. And it was really everybodys empathy in the Staples Center. Thhe city came together. Reporter and you were a part of that. Yes. Im proud to be le you guys. What can i say mamba out. When you hit that final note, that emotion that runs through you at that time, what is that like . Even though thats so painful, so difficult, so sad, so much grief, you can process it in a way thats actually beautiful. Reporter danya bacchus, cbs news, los angeles. 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S. , and in one has championed their story quite like a young lady who was born nearly six decade afghanistan the war. Here again is nikole killion. I think women should have a rightful place in washington, d. C. Reporter 18yearold raya kenney wants to build a monument to the working women of world war ii. They are better known as the rosies, women who donned overalls and went to work as riveter, welders, and in other medicaldominated jobs during t. Your inspiration was a league of their own. Yes. Reporter why that movie . I it was the first time that i had seen women taking a role that a man had held previously and that a woman had never held. There is no crying in baseball the v formation symbolizes victory. Reporter raya built a model with a concept representing 20 million women who worked on the home front for world war ii. Each side we have the designs of the monument. Reporter raya built a model for a fifth grade assignment. You came up with this idea when you were just 10 years old. How did you know that at that age this is what you wanted to do . I wanteded to change the narrative . Reporter even at 10 . Even at 10. Raya is in touch with one of the rosies. This is the way i dressed. There was no uniform. Sweatshirt, boots. Reporter she worked as a welder in a bay area shipyard. I was determined to do it. My husband was totally opposed to it. And the fact that i had a small child complicated matters too. Reporter raya and phyllis have never met in person, but they share a common goal. It is the absolute perfect finishing start to our story. She is just a determined young woman that shell get it done too. Reporter raya has shown her model to the National Parks service and congress. To see it where it is today to where im testifying in front of congress. This is not a quick or easy process, but its an important one. People are emailing me about their grandmothers and their mothers who worked. And its just bringing together this community of people. Reporter with the support of d. C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes norton, she is ready to tackle any hurdles along the way, and she still gets inspiration from the rosies. I have to keep that motto in mind, we can do it. The setbacks, it takes a lot of time there is a lot of waiting for things to be done, but we can do it. Reporter nikole killion, cbs news, washington. Next, dressup we end tonight with a superhero and her classmates. I met them at a preschool in north hallidon, new jersey, learning a lesson in the power of friendship. Who is your hero . Ryan. Reporter 5yearold riley chikinos tiny classroom chair has been empty since she was diagnosed with leukemia last summer. Its unthinkable. My heart dropped. Reporter the hospital stays and chemo have been a test of strength for her feisty daughter. She was just saying i wish my bones werent sick anymore and she fell on the floor. I just hugged her and said were going to get through it. Reporter towhe support, rileys prek classmates have the learning experience have special dressup days, wearing superhero costume, wild hair and pajamas. Theyre also helping to raise money for the leukemia and lymphoma society. Riley say hi. Reporter recently riley surprised her classmates, and the impact she had on them was something to behold. Youre our hero. It was reporter its okay. We have missed her so much. Reporter jessica ellis, the schools director says the dressup days are about more than fundraising. Its teaching the children the beauty and the ability they have to impact others. Because i got chemo. Yeah. Reporter but cancer is still a lot for these young minds to comprehend. Why . Because my bones were sick. Yeah. Reporter the mini super hero has explained her treatment and her hair loss to friends. She said my hair comes out because of my medicine, but its going to grow back and its going to be just as long as rapunzels hair. Reporter riley is still in remission but receiving biweekly chemo treatments. What did you think when you walked in and saw all of them . Crazy. Reporter it was crazy led by their very own brave warrior, this Community Fights on. You know, when you have that kind of support when youre going through such a hard time, its priceless. One second. Reporter and thats the overnight news for this monday. For some of you, the news continues. For other, check back with us a little later for the morning news and cbs this morning. From the Broadcast Center in new york city, im nikki battiste. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Welcome to the overnight news. Im nikki battiste. With a democratic president ial debate tomorrow and the South Carolina primary this weekend, Bernie Sanders is surging after his commanding victory in nevada, our new cbs news Battleground Tracker poll shows sanders is now gaining on joe biden in South Carolina. The former Vice President holds the top spot with 28 , but