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Young adults step up amid EMT shortage in NY
A group of young adults stepped up during a pandemic-driven shortage of volunteer EMTs in Sackets Harbor, New York. Steve Hartman has the story.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Comedian Louie Anderson died of cancer. He was 68. Anderson shot to stardom doing stand-up comedy in the 80’s and was later named one of the “100 greatest stand-up comics” ever. As an actor, Anderson starred in films like “Coming to America,” and he channeled his mother for his Emmy-winning performance as “Christine” in the hit TV series “Baskets.”
Iconic rocker and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock superstar and actor Meat Loaf has died. The larger-than-life performer burst onto the music scene with his 1977 album "Bat Out of Hell" -- which became one of the best selling albums of all time. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his six-decade career.
Anti-abortion advocates march in Washington
Thousands of anti-abortion advocates marched in Washington and held a rally outside the Supreme Court. This comes as the nation's highest court weighs a decision that could allow states to impose tighter restrictions on abortion in the coming months, and possibly even overturn the landmark decision Roe v. Wade. Jan Crawford reports.
Man charged with threatening election officials
There's been a surge of threats against government officials over the last year related to the pandemic and the 2020 election. The latest involves a Texas man who the Justice Department says threatened to kill top government officials in Georgia. Jeff Pegues has the details.
COVID cases floor Missouri Children's Hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "absolutely did not know when the FDA will authorize" a COVID vaccine for young children -- walking back comments he made indicating that could happen within a month. It comes as infections among children are soaring across the country. Carter Evans has more.
Southeast braces for rare ice storm
While much of the country is dealing with bitterly cold temperatures, the Carolinas and Virginia remain under states of emergency as snow and a rare ice storm are expected to hit the region. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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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.
Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dead at 68
Louie Anderson's career as a comedian and actor spanned more than four decades.
Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death, FBI says
Petito died of "blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation," according to the FBI.
Meat Loaf, rock superstar, "Bat Out of Hell" singer, has died at 74
The Dallas native sold over 100 million albums worldwide and appeared in over 65 movies, including "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Man charged with making election-related threats to Georgia officials
Chad Chistopher Stark allegedly used Craigslist to threaten Governor Brian Kemp and others.
Arctic blast to bring significant ice and snow to several states
The stretch of cold air this weekend could be the longest the country has seen so far this winter season.
Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
White House says Biden is not "casting doubt" on 2022 legitimacy
The president said the "prospect of being illegitimate is in direct proportion" to not passing voting reforms.
House January 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to speak with them
The committee has already asked for "certain data records" from Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée.
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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.
Rural Alabama community faces wastewater crisis
An estimated 80% of households in Lowndes County, Alabama, have no adequate septic system.
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.
Police in one Wisconsin city want to reduce crime by becoming a neighbor
Six houses in Racine, Wisconsin, are staffed by police, whose job it is to get to know the communities they serve.
Truck drivers train amid nationwide shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck drivers is at an all-time high. Norah O'Donnell takes a look at what could be the solution to the shortage.
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COVID cases floor Missouri Children's Hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "absolutely did not know when the FDA will authorize" a COVID vaccine for young children -- walking back comments he made indicating that could happen within a month. It comes as infections among children are soaring across the country. Carter Evans has more.
Website to order free COVID tests launches early
The federal government's website, covidtests.gov, launched early, allowing people to order up to four rapid COVID-19 tests per household. It's the latest effort to try to bring down the number of cases and hospitalizations. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Omicron sends COVID cases soaring across U.S.
Health officials say the next few weeks will be rough as Omicron continues to sweep the nation. Mola Lenghi has more.
Soaring COVID cases strain U.S. hospitals
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are soaring nationwide, especially among children. Demand for at-home rapid tests has never been higher. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.
Supreme Court blocks Biden's employer vaccine rule
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration's requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The court did uphold the administration's mandate for most healthcare workers. Meg Oliver reports.
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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.
Mom helps other families in need after her infant son died
Mattie Mitchell started a group to do good deeds for other families following her son's death at one month old.
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CBS Evening News, January 20, 2022
Biden clarifies stance on Russia-Ukraine tensions; Tuskegee Airmen recognized for first Top Gun win
CBS Evening News, January 19, 2022
Biden marks first year in office as agenda stalls; Boston Bruins, Congress honor Willie O'Ree
CBS Evening News, January 18, 2022
Website to order free COVID tests launches early; Red Cross sees increase in blood donations
CBS Evening News, January 17, 2022
Hostages describe "terrifying" synagogue attack; Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for voting rights.
CBS Weekend News, January 16, 2022
Dangerous winter storm to impact nearly 80 million Americans; Scientists discover a way for fish to drive
Norah O'Donnell Reports
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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More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Krystof Hrabik suspended for allegedly making racial gesture, AHL says
The player was caught on video making a racial gesture at a Black player.
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.
Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 23, 2022
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Representative Bennie Thompson and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday.
The Electoral Count Act and the next steps on voting rights
A bipartisan group of senators is now working on narrower election reforms after the Senate failed to pass major voting rights legislation this week.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
University revokes honorary degrees given to Giuliani and Flynn
"Revoking these honorary degrees reinforces our values and allows us to lead with truth and integrity," the university's president said.
Man charged with making election-related threats to Georgia officials
Chad Chistopher Stark allegedly used Craigslist to threaten Governor Brian Kemp and others.
Health
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How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
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.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
MoneyWatch
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
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.
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
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
World
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Austrian Parliament votes to make vaccines mandatory for most adults
The mandate is the strictest of its kind so far in the European Union.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
Huge, deadly explosion caused by tragic road crash in Ghana
A truck carrying explosives intended for mining collided with a motorcycle, setting off a blast that left a massive crater, and more than a dozen people dead.
Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
Pope vows justice for abuse victims after predecessor faulted
A German report found that Pope Benedict XVI mishandled four cases of abusive clergy during his tenure as archbishop of Munich.
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Sundance Film Festival 2022: Opening highlights
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Comedian Louie Anderson died of cancer. He was 68. Anderson shot to stardom doing stand-up comedy in the 80’s and was later named one of the “100 greatest stand-up comics” ever. As an actor, Anderson starred in films like “Coming to America,” and he channeled his mother for his Emmy-winning performance as “Christine” in the hit TV series “Baskets.”
Iconic rocker and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock superstar and actor Meat Loaf has died. The larger-than-life performer burst onto the music scene with his 1977 album "Bat Out of Hell" -- which became one of the best selling albums of all time. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his six-decade career.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
Technology
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Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
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.
Slain officer's sister says Facebook should be held liable for her brother's death
Speaking exclusively with CBS Morning's co-anchor Tony Dokoupil, Underwood Jacobs said her brother, federal Officer Pat Underwood, would still be alive today if it wasn't for Facebook.
Science
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
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Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Man charged with threatening election officials
There's been a surge of threats against government officials over the last year related to the pandemic and the 2020 election. The latest involves a Texas man who the Justice Department says threatened to kill top government officials in Georgia. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Timeline: The disappearance and homicide of Gabby Petito
The "Van Life" vlogger was reported missing on September 11, 2021. What happened between her and her fiancé Brian Laundrie in the days leading up to her death?
Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death, FBI says
Petito died of "blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation," according to the FBI.
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Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
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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.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Hockey star Willie O'Ree on "The Takeout"
Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss being the first Black player in the NHL and the adversity he overcame on and off the ice.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Former ambassador on tensions with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss concerns about a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Then former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN's Lana to discuss the likelihood of a Russian attack.
FDA works to approve vaccines for kids under 5
The White House is now working to provide Americans with free N95 masks and at-home COVID-19 test kits. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the vaccines for kids under the age of 5. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.