CBS Weekend News, February 5, 2022
U.S. sends first wave of reinforcements to Ukraine; Scientists researching ways to recycle space debris
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Efforts to recycle space debris
Scientists are launching efforts to recycle space debris, many of which are worth thousands of dollars per pound. Barry Petersen has more.
Second day of 2022 Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing entered its second day of competition as athletes prepare and compete under the host nation’s strict COVID-19 guidelines. Jamie Yuccas has the latest from Beijing.
COVID-19 infection rates plummet
Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, deaths remain at record highs with nearly 2,400 Americans succumbing to the virus each day. Lilia Luciano has more.
Pence speaks out against Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence rebuked former President Trump's claims that the election was stolen, despite strong party support for the former president. Pence's remarks were at the RNC shortly after it censured the only two Republicans on the House January 6 committee. Chrisitna Ruffini has the story.
U.S. sends reinforcements to Ukraine
The U.S.'s 82nd Airborne Division touched down in Poland amid fears that Russia will launch an invasion of Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for February 5, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Weijia Jiang."
Couple stuck in cabin rescued after nearly 2 months
A couple and their dog were rescued by helicopter after heavy snowfall left them stranded in a California cabin for about two months.
Opening ceremony kicks off 2022 Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are underway in Beijing, but China's human rights abuses and the pandemic have cast a shadow over the Games. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.
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Deadly storm dumps ice and snow on much of Northeast
It moved up from the South, leading to power outage, flight cancelation and highway pileup headaches.
Pence says "Trump is wrong" that he could have overturned election
The idea that any president could choose the country's leader is "un-American," former Vice President Mike Pence said.
RNC approves measure to censure Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger
During the voice vote, the "ayes" were overwhelming.
Under pressure from the U.S., Russia and China show a united front
Vladimir Putin was in Beijing for the Olympic opening ceremony, but he also came for a show of solidarity with another potent U.S. adversary.
Black man shot to death by Minneapolis police wasn't named in warrants
Authorities identified him as Amir Locke, 22. Body cam video shows him wrapped in a blanket on a couch, then displaying a handgun when officers entered.
People and dog rescued from snowed-in cabin after nearly 2 months
A California Highway Patrol helicopter crew was sent to save the group because they were running out of supplies and local roads were blocked, the agency said.
Fairy garden sparks a lasting friendship between strangers
"I want people to believe that they don't have to be a fairy to give a little bit of magic to someone else."
U.S.: Russian plot would use fake video as pretense to invade Ukraine
The U.S. believes Russia has already recruited players for propaganda video showing "staged false explosion with corpses, actors depicting mourners, and images of destroyed locations and military equipment."
A shelter is going beyond basic needs, giving homeless people job training
"We do believe once we settle your basic needs we need to give you more," Chapman Partnership CEO Symeria Hudson said.
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Full Episode: The next generation of pilots
In the skies, Carole Hopson, one of the few Black female pilots in the United States, is on a mission to inspire the next generation of diverse flyers. And in the seas, we take a look at how fishermen in Maine are working to clean up abandoned and lost fishing gear littering the oceans.
Cattle ranchers innovate amid historic drought
Two decades of drought conditions have taken a heavy toll on ranchers in the West. Some are finding innovative ways to keep their businesses afloat. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look.
Program uses nature to improve kids' mental health
The U.S. Surgeon General recently warned of a mental health crisis among young people that has been made worse by the pandemic. After two years of lockdowns and remote learning, a program in Washington, D.C., is trying to get kids and teens outdoors to reverse the trend. Jan Crawford takes a look.
Alabama county plagued by septic woes
Lowndes County, Alabama, is facing a wastewater crisis as there's no municipal sewage system and many households don't have adequate septic systems. Adam Yamaguchi takes a look.
Full Episode: 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.
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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."
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Kids under 5 could get COVID vaccine by March
The White House said it will be ready to distribute Pfizer's vaccine for young children as soon as it has authorization, which could be as soon as March. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer has asked the FDA for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, who have so far been ineligible for the vaccines. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
FDA gives full approval to Moderna's COVID vaccine
The FDA has given its full approval to Moderna's COVID vaccine for those who are 18 and older after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.
New COVID cases plateau nationwide
Sighs of relief echo nationwide as the number of new COVID-19 cases begin to taper off. Yet health officials renew warnings that the virus remains highly transmissible.
COVID-19 infection rates drop significantly
Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, hospitals are still seeing high levels of hospitalizations and deaths. Lilia Luciano has more. Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, hospitals are still seeing high levels of hospitalizations and deaths. Lilia Luciano has more.
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11-year-old sews cheerful hospital gowns for young patients
She sews for two to three hours a day and has enlisted the help of her friends.
Young adults step up amid EMT shortage in New York town
During a pandemic-driven volunteer EMT shortage in Sackets Harbor, New York, a group of teens stepped up to fill the gap.
An interracial couple was pressured to break up. Decades later, they've rekindled their romance
Jeanne Gustavson tracked down the love of her life decades after she broke up with him because her family didn't support their relationship.
Acts of kindness give reason for hope in 2022
To some, 2022 has already dropped the ball. But stories of kindness give reason for hope.
A Michigan dad's homemade ice rink grows after initial success
Companies that heard his story donated equipment to keep the ice rink in tip-top condition.
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Military has failed to address domestic violence, survivors say
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a two-year investigation by CBS News found.
Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Domestic abuse survivors say they couldn't get help despite Pentagon program
The lack of support for survivors is a story CBS News heard repeatedly during its two-year investigation into domestic violence in the military.
Military's domestic violence crisis compounded after 20 years of war
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93 on 9/11
Two fighter pilots scrambled into their F-16s on 9/11, knowing that it might be their last mission.
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Families, investigators remain haunted by unsolved Texas yogurt shop murders
Could new information lead to answers in the brutal murder of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, 30 years ago?
Are 2 never-identified customers key to solving yogurt shop murders?
Two men were seen in a Texas yogurt shop just before four teenage girls were killed there in 1991, and some wonder whether identifying them will lead to answers in the unsolved case.
Hundreds gather in Minneapolis to demand justice for Amir Locke
Police fatally shot Locke early Wednesday morning while executing a search warrant.
NFL commissioner calls league's record of hiring minority coaches "unacceptable"
Goodell also announced an independent investigation into claims of tanking brought up in former Dolphins coach Brian Flores' lawsuit against the league.
Memphis-area residents could be without power for a week
Hundreds of trees were brought down by ice in a winter storm.
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North Carolina Supreme Court orders redrawing of congressional map
It's the third state that's been ordered by the courts to redraw its lines.
Draft order would have had DHS seize voting machines
CBS News obtained a copy of the draft order, "Presidential Findings to Seize, Collect, Preserve and Analyze National Security Information Regarding the 2020 General Election."
Pence says "Trump is wrong" that he could have overturned election
The idea that any president could choose the country's leader is "un-American," former Vice President Mike Pence said.
The January 6 trial that will set the standard for hundreds to follow
Guy Reffitt, charged with bringing a firearm to the Capitol attack, will be the first alleged rioter to face a jury, as the ongoing pandemic complicates his high-profile case.
Virginia judge blocks governor's order allowing students to opt out of mask mandate
The governor's office says he will appeal the decision.
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CDC to ramp up wastewater monitoring program to track COVID-19
The data from wastewater samples can help communities detect the virus early on.
Virginia judge blocks governor's order allowing students to opt out of mask mandate
The governor's office says he will appeal the decision.
CVS drops limit on customer purchases of home COVID-19 tests
Both drugstore chains say they have a range of tests in stock after working with manufacturers to boost supplies.
Woman describes surviving sudden cardiac arrest at age 22
About 90% of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die, but CPR can boost their chances of survival.
Medicare to offer free COVID-19 tests this spring
The government-provided tests will be handed out at participating pharmacies and other locations.
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The top-rated job in America? You might not have heard of it
Jobs in tech, health care and HR dominate the list of this year's best jobs, according to a Glassdoor ranking.
Payrolls surged by 467,000 in January, confounding economists
Hiring around the U.S. was robust last month as employers shrugged off rising COVID-19 cases caused by Omicron.
Millions of low-income Americans to get tax refund boost
Childless workers this year can claim an Earned Income Tax Credit worth up to $1,500 — triple the usual amount.
Farm Aid says "Made in USA" beef may come from Brazil
Organization behind annual benefit concerts urges support for bipartisan legislation to help American cattle ranchers.
Amazon hikes annual price of Prime membership
Higher transportation costs and wages are behind first Prime subscription price hike in nearly four years, Amazon said.
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U.N. report says North Korea funding nuclear program with cyberattack earnings
The report on North Korea's nuclear advancements comes at a time when tensions among Security Council members are running high.
Picasso's anti-war tapestry Guernica returns to the U.N.
A Rockefeller family member commissioned the Guernica tapestry after Picasso refused to sell them the original painting, according to a historian.
Queen Elizabeth says she wants Camilla to be named Queen Consort when Charles becomes king
When Prince Charles and Camilla married in 2005, Clarence House said Camilla's title would be "Princess Consort" when Charles became king.
Turkish President Erdogan tests positive for COVID-19
Turkey has seen record levels of COVID-19 cases in recent days, with 111,157 cases reported by the Health Ministry on Friday.
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 70 years on the British throne
It was on February 6, 1952, when a then 25-year-old Elizabeth was first crowned following the death of her father.
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Chuck Klosterman on new book "The Nineties"
It was a decade that included the groundbreaking cloning of a sheep, the shattering of baseball’s home run record, and so much more. These events are chronicled in “The Nineties,” a new book by journalist and author Chuck Klosterman. The author tells Anthony Mason he’s not looking back as much as recalling how it felt to watch history unfold.
"CODA" generates Oscar buzz, breaks barriers
“CODA,” which stands for “Child Of Deaf Adults,” is generating Oscar buzz. In the film, the character Ruby Rossi is relied on as her deaf family’s link to the hearing world. The ensemble cast, made up of deaf and hearing actors, is nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. But no matter what the envelope says, “CODA” has already won. Dana Jacobs has more on the new movie.
London music venue donates instruments to kids
Ronnie Scott's is a world-renowned music venue in London. Since opening its doors in 1959, the space has hosted the biggest names in jazz. Recently, it welcomed another kind of musician: people who want to give their instruments away. Ian Lee visits the club to find out why.
Samm Henshaw performs "Chicken Wings"
The son of a reverend, British singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw grew up with gospel music. He began writing his own songs for church when he was just 15. In 2015, he released his breakthrough EP and began touring with artists like Chance the Rapper and Tori Kelly. Now, he's out with his debut album "Untidy Soul." For Saturday Sessions, Samm Henshaw performs "Chicken Wings."
Samm Henshaw: “Still Broke"
The son of a reverend, British singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw grew up with gospel music. He began writing his own songs for church when he was just 15. In 2015, he released his breakthrough EP and began touring with artists like Chance the Rapper and Tori Kelly. Now, he's out with his debut album "Untidy Soul." For Saturday Sessions, Samm Henshaw performs "Still Broke."
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Efforts to recycle space debris
Scientists are launching efforts to recycle space debris, many of which are worth thousands of dollars per pound. Barry Petersen has more.
U.S. tests "robot dogs" to patrol southern border
Department of Homeland Security says the machines can help reduce the risk to workers in harsh environments.
Crypto platform Wormhole restores $320 million lost in hack
Wormhole hack is one of biggest crypto heists in history, second only to $611 million theft at Poly Network last summer.
Stocks tumble amid Facebook's record $237 billion rout
Social media giant shed 26% of its value in Thursday trading after reporting its first decline in users.
How to spot social media scams
Consumer Reports technology writer Thomas Germain joined "CBS Mornings" to share tips on how to stay safe online and protect yourself from social media scammers.
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Efforts to recycle space debris
Scientists are launching efforts to recycle space debris, many of which are worth thousands of dollars per pound. Barry Petersen has more.
New research shows how color could help stave off mosquitoes
Mosquito bites are an unfortunate inevitability of summertime — or are they?
Jail sued for ivermectin has history of care issues
An Arkansas jail that has been accused of treating inmates with ivermectin without their knowledge has been sued dozens of times for allegedly providing inadequate health care — including the claim that it withheld medication and improperly treated fractured bones. Here's what a CBS News investigation has found.
Mount Everest's highest glacier is losing decades' worth of ice every year, scientists warn
Climbing the highest mountain in the world could become more dangerous due to the lack of ice.
Climate change could be "catastrophic" for coral reefs
Researchers said that the Paris Climate Agreement's climate change efforts "will not be enough to save most coral reefs."
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Families, investigators remain haunted by unsolved Texas yogurt shop murders
Could new information lead to answers in the brutal murder of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, 30 years ago?
Are 2 never-identified customers key to solving yogurt shop murders?
Two men were seen in a Texas yogurt shop just before four teenage girls were killed there in 1991, and some wonder whether identifying them will lead to answers in the unsolved case.
One dead, four injured in shooting at hookah lounge near Virginia Tech
A Virginia Tech student was among those injured.
Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman at Bloomberg's Colorado ranch
The woman is safe, the sheriff's office said.
Accused killer on FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list captured in Mexico
Octaviano Juarez-Corro is accused of killing two people and wounding three others after allegedly opening fire at a Memorial Day picnic in Milwaukee in 2006.
Space
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SpaceX launches third rocket in four days
SpaceX keeps up rapid launch cadence with sixth orbital flight in just 28 days.
International Space Station to crash into the Pacific in 2031, NASA says
NASA plans to bring the International Space Station down into an uninhabited part of the Pacific Ocean called Point Nemo when its decades in orbit are done.
Scientists discover rare asteroid that follows Earth in orbit
The Earth Trojan asteroid, only the second one proven by scientists to exist, orbits the sun along the same path as Earth.
NASA delays Artemis moon launch rehearsal till March
NASA says engineers need more time to complete preparations before "wet dress rehearsal" at the launch pad.
SpaceX launches classified spy satellite
SpaceX's rapid-fire launch pace — six orbit-class missions in 28 days — follows a record 31 Falcon 9 flights in 2021.
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Photos: Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing officially kicked off with a celebration of the athletes — and protests of the host nation.
Key moments in Austin's yogurt shop murders investigation
Unidentified DNA found 30 years ago at the scene of a quadruple murder recently raised hopes that this unsolved mystery might finally be solved — but will it crack the case?
Remarkable photos of Black America 100 years ago
What was life like a century ago? These photos offer a glimpse.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – January 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
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The Uplift: Hope walks and works of art
Meet a Bronx dad on a mission to feed the homeless, an ultra-marathoner who set a world record and a police officer with a special talent. Plus, our most uplifting videos of the week.
Efforts to recycle space debris
Scientists are launching efforts to recycle space debris, many of which are worth thousands of dollars per pound. Barry Petersen has more.
Second day of 2022 Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing entered its second day of competition as athletes prepare and compete under the host nation’s strict COVID-19 guidelines. Jamie Yuccas has the latest from Beijing.
Here Comes The Sun: Adam McKay and "I Love Lucy"
It takes a special kind of screenwriter and director to get audiences laughing at a story of impending planetary doom. Adam McKay did just that with his latest film, "Don't Look Up." We also have a story on the enduring popularity of "I Love Lucy." "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."
COVID-19 infection rates plummet
Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, deaths remain at record highs with nearly 2,400 Americans succumbing to the virus each day. Lilia Luciano has more.