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Eye Opener: New COVID-19 travel ban expected
President Biden is preparing to sign new restrictions on international travelers, including a ban on travelers from South Africa where a dangerous new strain of COVID-19 is spreading fast. Also, a growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an impeachment trial against former President Trump. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Dr. Birx reveals Trump COVID response details
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx shares shocking revelations about the pandemic response during the Trump administration. Ed O'Keefe reports.
House to deliver impeachment article
House impeachment managers are set to deliver the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate Monday, accusing him of "incitement of insurrection." Senators will be sworn in on Tuesday, though the trial is expected to begin the week of February 8. Nikole Killion reports.
Rural Texas sites still waiting for vaccines
One Texas hospital barely received its first shipment of the coronavirus vaccine. It was less than 1,000 doses. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Bipartisan group of senators meets with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's the No. 1 priority.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces run for governor of Arkansas
She announced her campaign in a video posted to her Twitter account Monday.
Birx on the Trump White House, the politics of the pandemic and more
The former White House coronavirus task force coordinator reveals new details about her work to fight the pandemic.
Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
Judge blocks release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Billionaire wealth soars, as millions fall into poverty: Oxfam
Billionaires regained their pandemic losses in nine months, but the globe's poorest could take a decade to recover.
Biden expected to repeal Trump's transgender military ban
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at his confirmation hearing last week that he supported repealing the ban.
Biden to reimpose COVID-19 travel ban that Trump lifted
There will also be travel restrictions on non-Americans entering the U.S. from South Africa.
The Bidens' dogs arrive at White House
Champ and Major arrived at the White House on Sunday.
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Tahrir Square 10 years later: What happened to Egypt's revolution?
"I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak's era," one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.
After 2020 vote, state GOP lawmakers aim to change election laws
After an election that shattered turnout records, some GOP legislators want to repeal provisions that expanded voting amid the pandemic.
19 burned bodies found near Mexico-U.S. border
Authorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.
TSA agent gets jail for tricking woman into showing breasts at LAX
Johnathon Lomeli was charged with using fraud or deceit to falsely imprison the woman in June 2019.
Think you stink? For $150, this entrepreneur can help.
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it.
Fauci: Divisiveness has cost America "in every single way"
Biden's chief medical advis3r talks about the new president's efforts to address COVID and how mixed messaging thwarted America's efforts to limit the pandemic's toll.
Atmospheric river means massive snow coming to the West
After one of the driest stretches in recorded history, the weather pattern is about to do a 180.
Video shows Tacoma officer drive into crowd, injuring at least 1
"This officer just ran this group of people over and then fled the scene," a woman at the scene told CBS Seattle affiliate KIRO-TV.
UCLA gymnast's "Black Excellence" routine goes viral
"This is what #blackexcellence looks like," UCLA Gymnastics said in a tweet of the video of the routine.
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Biden to reimpose COVID-19 travel ban that Trump lifted
There will also be travel restrictions on non-Americans entering the U.S. from South Africa.
Extended transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is an extended transcript of an interview with former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, January 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
Mexico's president tests positive for COVID-19
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been criticized for his handling of the pandemic, which has been hitting his nation harder than ever.
U.S. surpasses 25 million cases of COVID-19
America's infections account for more than one-fourth of the world's cases of COVID-19.
Birx: No "full-time team" working on COVID in Trump White House
"There was no team, full-time team in the White House working on coronavirus," Birx told "Face the Nation."
Fauci says goal of 100 million shots in 100 days "is a floor, not a ceiling"
"It's going to be a challenge," Fauci said of accomplishing Mr. Biden's goal of 100 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine in his first 100 days.
Gottlieb "fairly confident" new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
Chicago teachers vote against order to resume in-person learning
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic for not returning to in-person instruction.
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National Guardsman teaches Zoom classes outside Capitol
Sergeant Jacob Kohut taught like he would any other virtual class – only he was in the back of a military vehicle, in his fatigues.
Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
Amanda Gorman reads the inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"
Amanda Gorman made history Wednesday as the youngest known inaugural poet.
Frontline nurse performs "Amazing Grace" at COVID-19 memorial
A video of Michigan-based nurse Lori Marie Key went viral in April after she was filmed singing "Amazing Grace" to her hospital coworkers.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Reverb | The QAnon Effect
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
Reverb | A City Under Surveillance
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
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Remembering Hank Aaron
Baseball is mourning the loss of one of its all-time greats on and off the field. MLB legend and pioneer Hank Aaron died on Friday at the age of 86. Jim Axelrod looks back on the Hall of Fame slugger's indelible mark on the sport that came with a steep and ugly price.
Bills fans raise money for charity
On Sunday, the country will know which National Football League team will play in Super Bowl LV on February 7. But it's the events of last Saturday that are still resonating for fans and thousands of children in need. CBS News' Jeff Glor explains how one team's fan base is showing what happens off the field is way more important than what happens on it.
Student who defied odds headed to Harvard
California student Cielo Echegoyen got national attention for her reaction when she found out she got into Harvard University. Lilia Luciano spoke with the teen, and shares the incredible story of hard work and perseverance behind her success.
Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
Amanda Gorman reads the inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"
Amanda Gorman made history Wednesday as the youngest known inaugural poet.
"One Nation: Indivisible"
Facing a divided nation reeling from insurrection and impeachment, how do President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris move forward in a country still fighting a raging pandemic? Hosted by Norah O'Donnell and featuring reports by Gayle King, Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant, "One Nation: Indivisible" reveals the personal side of the history-making ticket and looks ahead to a country facing several inflection points.
Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
Kamala Harris wears Black designers at inauguration
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
Chris Rock: Truth, therapy and punchlines
The comedian-writer-director discusses therapy during COVID, forgiveness, vaccinations, and stretching himself as an actor in the drama series "Fargo."
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Think you stink? For $150, this Japanese entrepreneur can help.
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it.
11 miners rescued from Chinese gold mine
State broadcaster CCTV showed workers being hauled up one-by-one in baskets on Sunday afternoon.
19 burned bodies found near Mexico-U.S. border
Authorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.
Tahrir Square 10 years later: What happened to Egypt's revolution?
"I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak's era," one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
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Man with gun in pickup sought info on Oval Office, authorities say
Texas man parked near White House asked an officer for the information and was later arrested, court documents show.
Judge blocks release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Pregnant woman among 6 killed in Indianapolis "mass murder"
Police said this was a targeted attack. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
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Judge blocks release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces run for governor of Arkansas
She announced her campaign in a video posted to her Twitter account Monday.
Bipartisan group of senators meet with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's an urgent and No. 1 priority.
The Bidens' dogs arrive at White House
Champ and Major arrived at the White House on Sunday.
Birx: No "full-time team" working on COVID in Trump White House
"There was no team, full-time team in the White House working on coronavirus," Birx told "Face the Nation."
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Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
Remembering Larry King
The award-winning broadcaster was noted for interviewing the famous and infamous for more than 60 years.
Remembering Larry King
The award-winning broadcaster, noted for interviewing the famous and infamous for more than 60 years, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the age of 87. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the life of Larry King, one of radio and TV's most celebrated interviewers.
Larry King dies at age 87
Legendary talk show host Larry King died Saturday from coronavirus-related complications. King was a renowned interviewer and a force in broadcast television. Lee Cowan has more on the broadcast giant's life and career.
From 2006: Talking TV with Larry King
Award-winning broadcaster Larry King, who spent more than six decades on radio and television, died on January 23, 2021 at the age of 87. In this profile originally broadcast on October 1, 2006, King talked with "Sunday Morning" anchor Charles Osgood about interviewing the famous and infamous, curiosity, and the devastation he felt as a nine-year-old when his father died.
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
Google threatens to shut down in Australia over proposed tech law
The legislation would force big tech companies to pay news outlets to use their content. Google says that would make its business model unworkable.
Facebook asks oversight board for final decision on Trump's account
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Gottlieb "fairly confident" that new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
Climate refugees: The quest for a haven from extreme weather events
People who are driven from their homes by wildfires, floods and hurricanes are seeking areas less ravaged by our worsening climate and rising sea levels, and relocating to "climate haven cities."
Atmospheric river means massive snow coming to the West
After one of the driest stretches in recorded history, the weather pattern is about to do a 180.
25% of wild bee species have gone missing since the 1990s
By the time the community understands just how devastating the bee decline actually is, it may be too late to reverse it.
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Bipartisan group of senators meet with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's an urgent and No. 1 priority.
Birx: No "full-time team" working on COVID in Trump White House
"There was no team, full-time team in the White House working on coronavirus," Birx told "Face the Nation."
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
Chicago teachers vote against order to resume in-person learning
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic for not returning to in-person instruction.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is an extended transcript of an interview with former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, January 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Billionaire wealth soars, as millions fall into poverty: Oxfam
Billionaires regained their pandemic losses in nine months, but the globe's poorest could take a decade to recover.
How one nursing home stayed coronavirus-free and saved lives
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in U.S. nursing homes. It didn't have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt.
Roughly a quarter of all U.S. households are behind on rent
"I always feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff looking down," one renter said of the struggle to stay in her home.
Walmart to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in 7 states
World's largest retailer says it can eventually deliver 10 million to 13 million doses per month.
30 million households face hunger as Biden boosts food stamps
About 1 in 7 U.S. parents said last month their children didn't have enough to eat, according to experts.
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Man with gun in pickup sought info on Oval Office, authorities say
Texas man parked near White House asked an officer for the information and was later arrested, court documents show.
Judge blocks release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Pregnant woman among 6 killed in Indianapolis "mass murder"
Police said this was a targeted attack. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.
30-year-old secret reveals real killer just before start of murder trial
Almost 30 years after a young mother is found murdered in an Alabama river, her ex-husband is arrested –– but just before his trial a confession turns the case upside down.
Man pleads guilty to 36 deaths from "Ghost Ship" warehouse blaze
Derick Almena pleaded guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the 2016 San Francisco Bay Area warehouse fire.
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
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Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
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Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
"Sunday Morning" — full episode
Hosted by Jane Pauley: In our cover story, David Pogue examines how extreme weather events are creating "climate refugees." Plus: Ted Koppel talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about government efforts against the coronavirus; Kelefa Sanneh looks at businesses deciding whether to allow employees to continue working from home; Seth Doane meets Italian artisans who are keeping alive their country's fashion industry hard-hit by the pandemic; Mark Whitaker interviews Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman; and Lee Cowan looks back at the career of broadcaster Larry King.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
House to deliver impeachment article
House impeachment managers are set to deliver the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate Monday, accusing him of "incitement of insurrection." Senators will be sworn in on Tuesday, though the trial is expected to begin the week of February 8. Nikole Killion reports.