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Breyer retirement paves way for Biden nomination
The timing of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement gives President Biden and Democrats even more time to consider potential nominees. Ed O'Keefe has more.
U.S. responds to Russian demands amid military buildup
The U.S. ambassador to Moscow delivered a written response to Russia's demand that NATO halt its expansion and never allow former Soviet states, including Ukraine, to join the alliance. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said no such concessions will be made. Margaret Brennan reports.
Nor'easter could pummel Northeast with heavy snow
The Northeast is bracing for a Nor'easter that could bring heavy snow and high winds. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the details.
Study: Serious risks for unvaccinated pregnant women
A new study shows not being vaccinated against COVID can result in dire outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Meet the women who could be Biden's pick for next Supreme Court justice
President Biden has vowed to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court if a seat were to open up.
Biden signs order making sexual harassment an offense under military code
The executive order makes sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Major winter storm could develop into bomb cyclone over the weekend
The quickly-intensifying winter storm could develop into a nor'easter as it travels along the coast, potentially unleashing blizzard conditions.
Texas man faces charges after selling gun to man who held hostages at synagogue
Henry Williams is a convicted felon who was banned from owning the gun he's accused of selling to Malik Faisal Akram.
Oath Keepers leader ordered jailed until trial on January 6 charges
Stewart Rhodes faces seditious conspiracy charges in Washington, D.C. and his attorney have indicated they would appeal his detention.
Federal court upholds stay of execution for Alabama death row inmate
The state attorney general's office said it will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Amy Schneider's winning streak comes down to "Final Jeopardy!" question
The "Jeopardy!" star will return in the fall for the Tournament of Champions.
Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music
Young asked for his music to be removed over Spotify's hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast, which features what Young called "life-threatening misinformation."
Fed appears poised for rate increase in March
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said decisions on how often and by how much the rate increases this year have not been made.
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Blinken says U.S. has delivered response to Moscow
The document addresses the "potential for progress" in areas like arms control in Europe.
QAnon follower who admitted assaulting officers on Jan. 6 sentenced
Nicholas Languerand, an avowed follower of the QAnon conspiracy, pleaded guilty in November to assaulting law enforcement officers at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Astronomers discover mysterious space object emitting giant radio waves
"Somehow it's converting magnetic energy to radio waves much more effectively than anything we've seen before," team leader Dr. Hurley-Walker said.
Woman is vaccinated, and "grateful," after ICU stay in pregnancy
"I would sit and count my breaths because I didn't know if I would survive the night," she said.
Police find 100 bags of fentanyl in bedroom of 13-year-old boy who died
Investigators also found 40 bags of fentanyl at the school where the teen overdosed earlier this month.
A fashion designer's journey from the garment factory to Beverly Hills
Johana Hernandez grew up watching her immigrant parents work in garment factories. She's now dressing celebrities and showing her designs at Paris Fashion Week.
Peter Dinklage criticizes Disney's upcoming "Snow White"
Dinklage, who has a form of dwarfism, said even though Disney is trying to be "progressive" with the film it is still a "backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave."
Doctors urge ICE to expand COVID-19 vaccinations for immigrant detainees
COVID-19 cases among immigrants in ICE detention have increased by 848% since the start of the year, government statistics show.
Picasso heirs launch NFTs of ceramic work by famed artist
"We're trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,"the famed artist's great-grandson said.
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GM is "aggressively moving" on electric vehicles, CEO Mary Barra says
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
Yes, you must pay taxes on cryptocurrency trades. Here's how.
The IRS treats digital currencies as property, which means they're taxed similarly to stocks.
Picasso heirs launch NFTs of ceramic work by famed artist
"We're trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,"the famed artist's great-grandson said.
Many stores expect to offer free N95 masks this week
For most Americans, getting their hands on the higher quality masks will require some patience.
Congress is giving billions to carbon-capture technology. Will it work?
About $17B will build technology that can reduce emissions. But some worry it's being hijacked to keep U.S. burning fossil fuels.
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Students stage walkout to demand safer schools, COVID protections
The protest is the latest in a wave of walkouts by students in cities across the nation.
Doctors urge ICE to expand COVID-19 vaccinations for immigrant detainees
COVID-19 cases among immigrants in ICE detention have increased by 838% since the start of the year, government statistics show.
Photojournalist-turned-nurse captures COVID patients' intimate moments
Alan Hawes, who became a nurse 11 years ago, takes pictures of what many will never see.
Elton John postpones several shows after testing positive for COVID-19
He added that he's fully vaccinated and boosted and expects to be back on stage this weekend.
Can China's extreme measures ensure a COVID-free Olympics?
At the first sign of an outbreak, China will lockdown an entire city or force an entire district in its capital city to get tested, but the coronavirus is notoriously difficult to shut out.
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring after nearly three decades on the bench, paving the way for President Biden to make his first appointment to the high court. Jan Crawford has the latest.
Breyer retirement paves way for Biden nomination
The timing of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement gives President Biden and Democrats even more time to consider potential nominees. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Federal reserve signals interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve signaled it plans to raise interest rates as early as March in an effort to curb inflation. Carter Evans takes a look at what that means for consumers.
U.S. responds to Russian demands amid military buildup
The U.S. ambassador to Moscow delivered a written response to Russia's demand that NATO halt its expansion and never allow former Soviet states, including Ukraine, to join the alliance. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said no such concessions will be made. Margaret Brennan reports.
Nor'easter could pummel Northeast with heavy snow
The Northeast is bracing for a Nor'easter that could bring heavy snow and high winds. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the details.
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A fashion designer's journey from the garment factory to Beverly Hills
Johana Hernandez grew up watching her immigrant parents work in garment factories. She's now dressing celebrities and showing her designs at Paris Fashion Week.
Antonio Brown on fallout with the Bucs: "I never had a mental health diagnosis"
After Brown jogged off the field shirtless in the middle of a game, some speculated he had mental health issues or suffered from CTE.
Self-defense classes teach older Asian Americans how to fight back
One participant said she has learned to be more aware of her surroundings.
Black sheriff fired White deputy over alleged racism, lawsuit says
Aaron Appelhans, Wyoming's first Black sheriff, made the move last year. The suit, from a Black deputy who quit, details what it says were years of torment by the White one.
Shut down by COVID, nightclub transforms into grocery store
Robert Thomas not only transformed the venue into one of the city's first Black-owned supermarkets, but also created a platform for Black vendors.
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Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family?
A retired FBI special agent and a team of investigators believe they’ve solved one of the world’s most well-known and tragic cold cases. Jon Wertheim reports.
Cosmic Roulette | 60 Minutes Archive
NASA says an asteroid came within about 1.2 million miles of the Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday afternoon. In 2013, Anderson Cooper reported on our ability to detect asteroids and comets that come close to Earth after another asteroid impacted the atmosphere over Russia.
The trio behind Chris Stapleton’s unique sound
Chris Stapleton and producer Dave Cobb deconstruct their recording process and why Morgane Stapleton is often the “voice of reason” in the studio.
Chris Stapleton: The 60 Minutes Interview
The 43-year-old has collaborated with some of music's biggest names and won five Grammys, but stardom has never seemed to be the goal for Chris Stapleton. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
The demise of local newspapers
On the next edition of 60 Minutes, Jon Wertheim reports on how hedge funds and other financial firms have swallowed up newspapers, closing newsrooms and slashing staff. A look at a local news landscape where headlines and deadlines have given way to bottom lines.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Pilot who fled Afghanistan helps fly refugees decades later
"The overwhelming thing that they conveyed was that one, that they were very proud of me, which was very humbling," Zak Khogyani said through tears. "And also that I gave them a lot of hope."
Coach cancels workout, tells players to shovel driveways of neighbors in need
Instead of a weightlifting workout, a Pennsylvania high school coach told his team to help shovel snow from driveways of those in need.
Shelters flooded with donations for #BettyWhiteChallenge
One group in Nashville said it raised $1,100 in just 17 minutes on Monday – and more than $30,000 total.
CEO with Down syndrome runs successful cookie company
Collette Divitto was bullied in high school and had trouble finding a job after college. But one thing has always made her happy: baking. Now, it's her business.
A stolen dog was returned to his owner — thanks to a family's sleuthing
"All I wanted was the dog back, because he's a good dog. He's part of our family, and we loved him very, very much," Jasper's owner told CBS News.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
This episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
The New Pro-Gun Generation
This episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series investigates how gun owners are growing more diverse as increasing numbers of Black, Latino, and other underrepresented Americans arm up out of fear for their safety.
An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
This episode of CBS Reports' "Reverb" series reveals that as Christian nationalism attracts followers, traditional pastors fear for their faith and the country.
Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
This CBS Reports documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
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Everything you need to know about CBS Essentials, your guide to online shopping
Turn to CBS Essentials for trusted recommendations on housewares, furniture, clothing, tech, travel gear and much more.
At-home COVID test kits: What you need to know as the Omicron variant spreads
Stocking up on at-home COVID tests -- or trying to? Check out our guide on where and what to buy
The top January deals at Walmart to shop right now
Walmart has winter deals available on Apple AirPods, robot vacuums and more
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Astronomers discover mysterious space object emitting giant radio waves
"Somehow it's converting magnetic energy to radio waves much more effectively than anything we've seen before," team leader Dr. Hurley-Walker said.
Major winter storm could develop into bomb cyclone over the weekend
The quickly-intensifying winter storm could develop into a nor'easter as it travels along the coast, potentially unleashing blizzard conditions.
Amy Schneider's winning streak comes down to "Final Jeopardy!" question
The "Jeopardy!" star will return in the fall for the Tournament of Champions.
Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music
Young asked for his music to be removed over Spotify's hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast, which features what Young called "life-threatening misinformation."
Federal court upholds stay of execution for Alabama death row inmate
The state attorney general's office said it will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics
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Oath Keepers leader ordered jailed until trial on January 6 charges
Stewart Rhodes faces seditious conspiracy charges in Washington, D.C. and his attorney said they would appeal his detention.
Biden signs order making sexual harassment an offense under military code
The executive order makes sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
QAnon follower who admitted assaulting officers on Jan. 6 sentenced
Nicholas Languerand, an avowed follower of the QAnon conspiracy, pleaded guilty in November to assaulting law enforcement officers at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Fed appears poised for rate increase in March
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said decisions on how often and by how much the rate increases this year have not been made.
Meet the women who could be Biden's pick for next Supreme Court justice
President Biden has vowed to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court if a seat were to open up.
Health
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Woman is vaccinated, and "grateful," after ICU stay in pregnancy
"I would sit and count my breaths because I didn't know if I would survive the night," she said.
Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music
Young asked for his music to be removed over Spotify's hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast, which features what Young called "life-threatening misinformation."
Scientists keep an eye on "stealth" Omicron variant BA.2
This version of the coronavirus, which scientists call BA.2, has been found in at least 40 countries, including the U.S.
Many stores expect to offer free N95 masks this week
For most Americans, getting their hands on the higher quality masks will require some patience.
Elton John postpones several shows after testing positive for COVID-19
He added that he's fully vaccinated and boosted and expects to be back on stage this weekend.
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Many stores expect to offer free N95 masks this week
For most Americans, getting their hands on the higher quality masks will require some patience.
What's going on at FBI-raided testing company?
State prosecutors allege COVID test samples were stuffed in trash bags strewn across an office floor.
Stocks dip after Fed signals it's set to hike interest rates
Economists expect the Federal Reserve to start lifting rates as soon as its next meeting in March.
Congress is giving billions to carbon-capture technology. Will it work?
About $17B will build technology that can reduce emissions. But some worry it's being hijacked to keep U.S. burning fossil fuels.
Fed appears poised for rate increase in March
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said decisions on how often and by how much the rate increases this year have not been made.
World
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Russia ridicules Biden's remarks about sanctioning Putin
Kremlin suggests any U.S. sanctions targeting leaders would be "absolutely not painful," as Moscow and Washington refuse to back down.
Pope Francis says parents should not condemn gay children
"Never condemn your children," he said while speaking about the difficult things parents and children can experience.
ISIS raid on Syrian prison put down with U.S. help after six days
It's unclear how many died or how many prisoners escaped as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters fought to retake control of the facility, but it was a clear sign of ISIS' lingering potency.
Ghostly monkey, twin slug snake among 224 new species identified
There are also dozens of newly identified reptiles, frogs and newts, fish and 155 plant species, including the only known succulent bamboo species, found in Laos.
"Fight Club" has a very different ending in China
The actual movie ends with the protagonist blowing up office buildings in a symbolic blow to authority and societal norms – not quite the right message for a Chinese audience, apparently.
Entertainment
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Amy Schneider's winning streak comes down to "Final Jeopardy!" question
The "Jeopardy!" star will return in the fall for the Tournament of Champions.
A fashion designer's journey from the garment factory to Beverly Hills
Johana Hernandez grew up watching her immigrant parents work in garment factories. She's now dressing celebrities and showing her designs at Paris Fashion Week.
Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music
Young asked for his music to be removed over Spotify's hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast, which features what Young called "life-threatening misinformation."
Peter Dinklage criticizes Disney's upcoming "Snow White"
Dinklage, who has a form of dwarfism, said even though Disney is trying to be "progressive" with the film it is still a "backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave."
"Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness on new show
"Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new Netflix show, "Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness," premiering Friday, January 28.
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Picasso heirs launch NFTs of ceramic work by famed artist
"We're trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,"the famed artist's great-grandson said.
GM is "aggressively moving" on electric vehicles, CEO Mary Barra says
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
Apple says possibly armed woman is stalking CEO Tim Cook
A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge issued a restraining order against the woman on Friday.
Lawsuits allege Google lied about your location tracking
For years, the search and internet giant allowed users to hide their "Location History" but tracked it anyway, suit alleges.
California's "Lithium Valley" on the rise
Long a hub of geothermal power production, a forgotten backwater of Southern California known as the Salton Sea, is a bountiful reservoir of lithium, is being dubbed "Lithium Valley." The silvery-white metal is now in huge demand as it is used in electric vehicle batteries. Ben Tracy reports.
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Astronomers discover mysterious space object emitting giant radio waves
"Somehow it's converting magnetic energy to radio waves much more effectively than anything we've seen before," team leader Dr. Hurley-Walker said.
GM is "aggressively moving" on electric vehicles, CEO Mary Barra says
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
Ghostly monkey, twin slug snake among 224 new species identified
There are also dozens of newly identified reptiles, frogs and newts, fish and 155 plant species, including the only known succulent bamboo species, found in Laos.
Man who needs new heart refuses to get vaccine
A 31-year-old man who needs a new heart isn't getting one because he hasn't been vaccinated against COVID-19. David Ferguson said his son DJ refuses to get the shot, and the hospital treating him said the coronavirus vaccine is one of several required for transplant candidates. Paul Burton of CBS Boston reports.
5 amazing facts about the James Webb Space Telescope
Technically, it could also see details as small as a U.S. penny at a distance of about 25 miles.
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Texas man arrested for gun used in synagogue standoff
A Texas man accused of selling a gun to the suspect in the synagogue hostage standoff has been arrested. The gunman allegedly said he bought it to intimidate someone who owed him money.
Biden signs order criminalizing military sexual harassment
President Biden signed an executive order to make sexual harassment a crime under military law. The cases will now be handled by independent military prosecutors.
Texas man faces charges after selling gun to man who held hostages at synagogue
Henry Williams is a convicted felon who was banned from owning the gun he's accused of selling to Malik Faisal Akram.
Teen arrested for murder, accused of luring victim's brother online
Anna Bella Dukes was arrested for the February 2021 shooting death of Elias Otero, Albuquerque police said..
Ex-professor gets 53 years for killing boyfriend during sexual fantasy
The judge called the killing of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau "cold-blooded" as he sentenced Wyndham Lathem.
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5 amazing facts about the James Webb Space Telescope
Technically, it could also see details as small as a U.S. penny at a distance of about 25 miles.
Saturn's tiny frozen moon could be a "stealth" ocean world
The latest discovery has "expanded the definition of a potentially habitable world in our solar system and beyond," scientists say.
Webb space telescope reaches orbit nearly a million miles away
With Webb on station, engineers will focus on aligning the telescope's optical system.
Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
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Top U.S. athletes to watch at Beijing Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world's best athletes are getting ready for the Beijing Winter Olympics. These top Americans should be on your list to watch.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Here Comes The Sun: Kirsten Dunst, Marcel Duchamp
Kirsten Dunst has spent the better part of her life in front of the camera. In a "Here Comes The Sun" exclusive, she discusses freedom from fear and other lessons learned from acting. We also have a story on influential artist Marcel Duchamp that may leave you asking, "Is that art?" "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Eye On America: Inspiring youth, threat to tribal land
An alternative music program in California is motivating high school students to open up about anxiety, anger and depression. Meanwhile, rising ocean water in Washington state is consuming a Native American tribe's land. Watch these stores and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Person To Person: Norah O'Donnell interviews Brené Brown
"Person to Person" with Norah O'Donnell brings viewers the most intimate type of interview — going beyond the headlines through thoughtful conversation. In this episode, O'Donnell sits down with best-selling author Brené Brown about her new book, "Atlas of the Heart," which maps out the language people use to describe emotions. The two discuss vulnerability as a strength and why the ability to identify feelings can give someone power over their emotions.
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Supreme Court Justice Breyer plans to retire; USS Constitution gets first female leader
Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire
Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to retire at the end of this Supreme Court term. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBS News to discuss what this means for the rest of the Supreme Court and the nomination process ahead.
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Breyer retirement paves way for Biden nomination
The timing of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement gives President Biden and Democrats even more time to consider potential nominees. Ed O'Keefe has more.
U.S. responds to Russian demands amid military buildup
The U.S. ambassador to Moscow delivered a written response to Russia's demand that NATO halt its expansion and never allow former Soviet states, including Ukraine, to join the alliance. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said no such concessions will be made. Margaret Brennan reports.
Nor'easter could pummel Northeast with heavy snow
The Northeast is bracing for a Nor'easter that could bring heavy snow and high winds. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the details.
Study: Serious risks for unvaccinated pregnant women
A new study shows not being vaccinated against COVID can result in dire outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports.