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Eye Opener: Fear mounts over Ukraine
Some Americans are being evacuated from Ukraine amid fears over a potential Russian invasion. Also, U.S. schools face big testing challenges as COVID-19 hits hardest in states with low vaccination rates. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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Family seeks answers after woman's death
A Connecticut family is seeking answers and justice after Lauren Smith-Fields was found dead last month while reportedly on a date. Elise Preston reports.
Schools turn to COVID testing
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, schools across the U.S. are turning to COVID testing to try to keep kids in the classroom. While the majority of districts have stayed open, nearly 4,500 schools did not offer in-person learning on one or more days last week due to a rise in infections. Meg Oliver reports from Paterson, New Jersey.
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Anxiety in Ukraine as Russia and NATO bolster forces, blame each other
A Russian lawmaker warned that Moscow would "respond appropriately" to any more U.S. troops arriving in countries near its western border.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to affirmative action
It's unclear when the court will hear arguments in the legal fights.
U.S. considers sending troops as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise
The number of troops sent to the eastern flank could increase tenfold if Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a Pentagon official.
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," chairman Bennie Thompson said.
"Horrific": Six found dead in Milwaukee home
Police suspect all were homicide victims. One city official called it is "ridiculous." adding, "I'm sorry -- I don't know a better word to say."
Adventurer goes missing while trying to row across Atlantic
Jean-Jacques Savin, 75, activated distress beacons late last week off Portugal and amid "some confusion" with authorities, his team thought his body had been found.
Stowaway in plane's nose wheel survives flight from Africa to Amsterdam
"This is definitely very unusual that someone was able to survive the cold at such a height — very, very unusual," police said.
Chiefs take down Bills in overtime in wild divisional round game
The lead changed hands three times in the final two minutes of regulation before Harrison Butkerdrilled a 49-yarder for Kansas City as time expired to force overtime.
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Jacksonville then cut Jacob Panetta, who has apologized. He says what South Carolina's Jordan Subban interpreted as a racial gesture wasn't meant as racial.
California woman killed in 1977 identified by cold case team
A skull and other skeletal remains found in 1986 were identified as those of Linda LeBeau, officials said
Man arrested after alleged racist tirade over smoothie
Police report that he said he was upset because his son had a severe allergic reaction to the drink. Merrill Lynch fired him. His lawyer denies he's racist.
Assange cleared to challenge U.S. extradition in U.K. Supreme Court
The U.S. has been trying to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face espionage charges – an effort he can now challenge in Britain's Supreme Court.
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Was a missing Colorado mother murdered or abducted?
With no shortage of bizarre clues, "nothing is what it seems" in the investigation into Suzanne Morphew's untimely disappearance.
Blind man who helped rescue 5 after Oklahoma City bombing dies
Raymond Washburn owned a snack bar in the building and led an employee and four customers out after the blast.
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Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
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Crypto.com says hackers stole more than $30M in bitcoin, ethereum
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
China limits Olympic torch relay amid virus concerns
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A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
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Harris' new communications director to meet with Latino lawmakers after old tweets surface
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to affirmative action
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Assange cleared to challenge U.S. extradition in U.K. Supreme Court
The U.S. has been trying to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face espionage charges – an effort he can now challenge in Britain's Supreme Court.
Blind man who helped rescue 5 after Oklahoma City bombing dies at 75
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Police report that he said he was upset because his son had a severe allergic reaction to the drink. Merrill Lynch fired him. His lawyer denies he's racist.
Chiefs take down Bills in overtime in wild divisional round game
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to affirmative action
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Biden presented with options to bolster NATO with U.S. troops
The number of troops sent to the eastern flank could increase tenfold if Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a Pentagon official.
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
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Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
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"Mega" iceberg releases 152 billion tons of water into ocean
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Assange cleared to challenge U.S. extradition in U.K. Supreme Court
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Anxiety in Ukraine as Russia and NATO bolster forces, blame each other
A Russian lawmaker warned that Moscow would "respond appropriately" to any more U.S. troops arriving in countries near its western border.
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"This is definitely very unusual that someone was able to survive the cold at such a height — very, very unusual," police said.
Biden presented with options to bolster NATO with U.S. troops
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Chiefs take down Bills in overtime in wild divisional round game
The lead changed hands three times in the final two minutes of regulation before Harrison Butker drilled a 49-yarder for Kansas City as time expired to force overtime.
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Eye Opener: Fear mounts over Ukraine
Some Americans are being evacuated from Ukraine amid fears over a potential Russian invasion. Also, U.S. schools face big testing challenges as COVID-19 hits hardest in states with low vaccination rates. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
CBS News Streaming Network launches
CBS News and Stations has unveiled its reimagined and rebranded streaming news service, bringing together national and local live news along with content from CBS News' iconic programs. The streaming service will showcase CBS News' original reporting and exquisite storytelling, new primetime programs, and a new state-of-the-art studio in the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.
Family seeks answers after woman's death
A Connecticut family is seeking answers and justice after Lauren Smith-Fields was found dead last month while reportedly on a date. Elise Preston reports.
Schools turn to COVID testing
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, schools across the U.S. are turning to COVID testing to try to keep kids in the classroom. While the majority of districts have stayed open, nearly 4,500 schools did not offer in-person learning on one or more days last week due to a rise in infections. Meg Oliver reports from Paterson, New Jersey.