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COVID vaccine demand outpaces supply
As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to climb, there's a nationwide scramble for more vaccines. This comes as there's new concern over the contagious variant of the virus which has now been detected in at least 22 states. Tom Hanson reports.
Trump's impeachment trial to begin Feb. 8
The second impeachment trial of now former President Donald Trump is set to begin in the Senate in February. Democrats amended the timetable Friday after several days of back and forth with Republicans, who suggested both sides could use more time. The move may be setting the tone for a quicker confirmation of President Biden's Cabinet nominees. Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill.
A look at Wuhan a year after its COVID lockdown
China is battling its worst outbreak of coronavirus infections it has seen in months. This as it marks the one-year anniversary since COVID-19 forced the city of Wuhan into an unprecedented lockdown. Ramy Inocencio reports
The history behind presidential names
When Joe Biden was sworn in as the nation's 46th president, he joined an exclusive club of those who'd come before him. Biden is one of ten commanders in chief named after their fathers. Dana Jacobson shows the history behind presidential names.
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Birx suggests inauguration-related gatherings could be "superspreader"
"There are National Guard troops here from every state in the union, probably, young individuals who are most likely to have asymptomatic infection if they do get infected," Birx said on "Face the Nation."
Larry King, veteran talk show host, has died at 87
He died Saturday in Los Angeles.
Russia arrests over 1,600 protesters demanding Navalny's release
President Putin's most prominent foe was arrested on January 17 when he returned to Moscow from Germany, where he spent months recovering from nerve-agent poisoning.
Trump's impeachment trial will begin week of February 8
The House is sending the article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday.
$1 billion Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Michigan
Only two lottery prizes in the U.S. have been larger than Friday's jackpot.
House Republicans divided as some attempt to oust Liz Cheney
The top-ranking woman in the party has drawn fire from her colleagues for voting to impeach former President Trump.
38 Capitol officers and 150 National Guardsmen test positive for COVID-19
Gus Papathanasiou, the chairman of the union that represents Capitol police, told CBS News that cases have "spiked" since the January 6 attack.
Missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh, says Saudi TV
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a warning to Americans calling on them to "stay alert in case of additional future attacks."
Biden announces mask mandate for interstate travel
In an executive action, President Biden mandated masks for interstate travel and Pete Buttigieg, his pick for transportation secretary, said he would work to enforce new rules for travelers.
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Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
Climate change will cause shift in tropical rain belt, study says
Southern India will likely experience increased flooding while southeastern Africa and Madagascar will suffer from worsening drought.
Who is Butch Bowers, Trump's new impeachment attorney?
Bowers is no stranger to defending politicians embroiled in scandal.
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."
Prosecutors learn 30-year-old secret that upends murder trial
A phone call from a witness a few days before a murder trial reveals a decades-old secret.
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Fauci speaks frankly about Trump's response to COVID pandemic
He opens up to "CBS Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel about threats made to himself and his family by "crazies" because of his work on the pandemic.
Biden announces mask mandate for interstate travel
In an executive action, President Biden mandated masks for interstate travel and Pete Buttigieg, his pick for transportation secretary, said he would work to enforce new rules for travelers.
U.K. officials say COVID variant appears more deadly than original
It "now appears there is some evidence that the new variant... may be associated with a higher degree of mortality," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
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.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19
"His diligent testing enabled him to immediately respond by quarantining, thus mitigating the spread of the virus," his rep said.
CBS This Morning
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This Is The Kit performs "Was Magician"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform “Was Magician"
This Is The Kit performs "This Is What You Did"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform "This Is What You Did."
This Is The Kit performs "Coming To Get You Nowhere"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform “Coming To Get You Nowhere."
The Dish: Vanessa Price on wine pairings
She's a master of the wine glass who has uncorked the secrets to the perfect wine pairings for the real world. Sommelier Vanessa Price is being featured on the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" series The Dish. She has worked in all aspects of the wine industry and writes a column in New York Magazine. Michelle Miller sits down with Price to talk about her new book and why she believes Sancerre and Cheetos go together like milk and cookies.
New shop brings changes to Savile Row
In the world of tailoring, there's no place as legendary as London's Savile Row. Since the 1600s, it has been where tailors have created bespoke clothing, custom measured, cut and sewn for clients. Traditionally, both clients and tailors have been men but a new shop is bringing some change to the shopping street. Roxana Saberi has the story.
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Sneak peek: The 30-Year Secret – The Tracey Harris Murder
A little girl grows up wondering who murdered her mother. Decades later, prosecutors learn a secret that answers the question. Correspondent Maureen Maher reports in an all-new "48 Hours" airing Saturday, January 23 at 10/9c on CBS.
The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff
After a chance encounter at a bar a college student is murdered. Was it because she resembled the killer’s ex? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."
The Suspicious Death of Christian Andreacchio
A man dies from a gunshot wound – his friends say they discovered him. Police rule out foul play, but his family says there are troubling clues. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What Ever Happened to Mary Day?
A 13-year-old girl vanishes in 1981. Detectives believe she was murdered. Years later, a woman appears and claims to be the missing girl. Is she an impostor? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
Mary Day's mother: “Life is full of regrets”
On February 14, 2003, Mary Day’s mother, Charlotte Houle, spoke to a Riley County Police detective in Kansas. Throughout the interview, Houle maintained that although she did not take steps to find her 13-year-old daughter, she had nothing to do with Mary’s disappearance in 1981. Nine months after this interview, a woman claiming to be Mary Day was found in Phoenix, Arizona.
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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.
CBSN Originals
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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.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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.
Get to know Kamala Harris' family
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
Inaugural poet Gorman's historic performance
Amanda Gorman was named the nation's First Youth Poet Laureate at 19. Now at 22, she is delivering her original composition, "The Hill We Climb" at the 59th presidential inauguration as the youngest known inaugural poet. Gorman, who has performed five commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning" in the past, tells Anthony Mason about writing a poem for this moment, her preparation for big performances and how poetry helped her overcome a speech impediment.
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."
World
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Climate change will cause shift in tropical rain belt, study says
Southern India will likely experience increased flooding while southeastern Africa and Madagascar will suffer from worsening drought.
Missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh, says Saudi TV
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a warning to Americans calling on them to "stay alert in case of additional future attacks."
Russia arrests more than 1,600 protesters demanding Navalny's release
President Putin's most prominent foe was arrested on January 17 when he returned to Moscow from Germany, where he spent months recovering from nerve-agent poisoning.
Chinese miners will be trapped for at least 15 more days, city says
The mine shaft is blocked 1,000 feet below the surface by 70 tons of debris that extends down another 330 feet, the Yantai city government said in a statement on its social media account.
ICE starts 100-day moratorium on some deportations
The pause won't apply to immigrants determined to pose a threat to national security or those recently apprehended along the southern border.
U.S.
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$1 billion Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Michigan
Only two lottery prizes in the U.S. have been larger than Friday's jackpot.
Larry King, veteran talk show host, has died at 87
He died Saturday in Los Angeles.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some congressional hurdles, analysts say.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
Mega Milions jackpot reaches $1 billion
The massive prize has players flocking to what they hope are lucky locations.
Politics
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Birx suggests inauguration-related gatherings could amount to "superspreader" event
"There are National Guard troops here from every state in the union, probably, young individuals who are most likely to have asymptomatic infection if they do get infected," Birx said on "Face the Nation"
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some congressional hurdles, analysts say.
House Republicans divided as some attempt to oust Liz Cheney
The top-ranking woman in the party has drawn fire from her colleagues for voting to impeach former President Trump.
Andrew Yang on plans to "speed up" NYC's post-COVID comeback
The former Democratic presidential candidate announced his bid last week to become the city's next mayor.
Trump's impeachment trial to begin week of February 8
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
Entertainment
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This Is The Kit performs "Was Magician"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform “Was Magician"
This Is The Kit performs "This Is What You Did"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform "This Is What You Did."
This Is The Kit performs "Coming To Get You Nowhere"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform “Coming To Get You Nowhere."
Larry King, veteran talk show host, has died at 87
He died Saturday in Los Angeles.
Larry King dead at 87
Legendary broadcaster Larry King has died at the age of 87. King was a fixture on television and radio for decades. He was recently hospitalized for symptoms related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles
Technology
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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."
Amazon doesn't have to restore Parler online, judge says
Court rules ecommerce giant is under no obligation to host some Parler users' "incendiary speech."
Science
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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.
Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"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.
Health
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Dr. Deborah Birx "always" considered quitting Trump's COVID task force
"I mean, why would she want to put yourself through that every day?" Birx recalled in an interview to air on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
38 Capitol officers and 150 National Guardsmen test positive for COVID-19
The chairman of the union that represents Capitol police, told CBS News that cases have "spiked" since the January 6 attack.
Americans who fear COVID at work entitled to jobless benefits
"No one should have to choose between their livelihoods and their own or their families' health," White House says.
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.
1,900 vaccine doses ruined at hospital after freezer unplugged
The plug to the freezer was found to be loose after a contractor accidentally unplugged it while cleaning, an official said.
MoneyWatch
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden signs orders to streamline stimulus checks, expand food stamps
The president will sign two executive orders Friday aimed at lessening the economic fallout from the pandemic.
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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.
Teen allegedly stole some $980,000 from supermarket where he worked
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say he fabricated more than 40 returns for non-existent items over a two-week span.
Prosecutors learn 30-year-old secret that upends murder trial
A phone call from a witness a few days before a murder trial reveals a decades-old secret.
Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
Space
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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.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
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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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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.
This Is The Kit performs "Was Magician"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform “Was Magician"
"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.
This Is The Kit performs "This Is What You Did"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform "This Is What You Did."
This Is The Kit performs "Coming To Get You Nowhere"
This Is The Kit is both the alias of British musician Kate Stables and the name of her band. Based in Paris, the group has toured with fellow cutting-edge bands like "The National" and "Iron and Wine." This fall they released their fifth studio album, "Off Off On." The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Lyon, France to perform “Coming To Get You Nowhere."