GOP senators who met with Biden have questions about COVID bill
The Republican senators wrote a letter "to provide feedback" on Biden's bill after receiving more information on it.
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These lucky fans will attend the Super Bowl
For the first time in decades, the Super Bowl will not be a sellout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But a few thousand lucky fans will fill the stadium in Florida. Mark Strassmann reports.
"Marshall Plan for Moms" seeks stimulus payments for mothers
There is a bold new plan to help working mothers who are struggling financially during the coronavirus. Norah O'Donnell reports in CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
Senator Gillibrand on COVID stimulus plan
Democrats are taking steps to enact President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus proposal with or without support from Republicans, while negotiations continue. New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the necessity of the deal, as well as state and local aid, a $15 minimum wage and aid for schools.
Troy Vincent on Super Bowl, racism in NFL
Ahead of Super Bowl LV, the NFL is taking numerous steps to try and keep players, staffers and fans safe from COVID-19. Troy Vincent, the executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about that, plus how the league still has "a lot of work to do" on diversity in its coaching ranks,
CDC: 27M+ Americans have gotten at least 1 COVID shot
More than 27 million Americans are on their way to full inoculation after receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Susannah Hills joins CBSN to discuss the increased efforts to vaccinate the country and how having already had the disease can affect getting vaccinated, as well as a new study that suggest reinfection may not be as rare as once thought.
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths
Myths and misconceptions about the coronavirus vaccine are causing fear. Dr. Jay Huber, a fertility doctor in Louisiana, clears up those claims and says he does not think reproductive-age women should be concerned about their future fertility if they get this COVID-19 vaccine. Nikki Battiste reports.
U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 450,000
The number of people hospitalized due to the coronavirus is starting to decline, and vaccine efforts are ramping up. But there are concerns about spread from Super Bowl gatherings. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill with more on the government's response to the pandemic.
Super Bowl festivities planned despite COVID
Events for NFL fans in the days leading up to Super Bowl LV are carrying on in Tampa, Florida even amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the league is trying to mitigate health risks with increased safety measures. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN AM to discuss the changes.
Reaching rural America: The wait for vaccines
Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities. David Begnaud reports on one nurse practitioner's stress-inducing wait for the vaccines.
Inequities in U.S. vaccine distribution
The pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution is steadily rising in the U.S., but there are still concerns about inequities. CBS News' David Begnaud reports on the rollout, and Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former member of the Biden administration's transition advisory board, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what the nation needs to do to ensure the most vulnerable populations aren't left behind.
The facts about COVID vaccine and infertility
Misinformation about COVID vaccines and infertility are scaring some women from becoming immunized. Nikki Battiste shares the facts in CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
U.K. says vaccine upgrades coming as 4,000 COVID variants circulate
The U.K.'s vaccine deployment minister says current vaccines should help control variants, but all vaccine makers are "looking at how they can improve" formulas.
The effort to keep Super Bowl fans COVID-free
As football fans count down to Super Bowl LV, Jamie Yuccas looks at how health officials are working with the NFL to make sure the big game doesn't turn into a super spreader event. Raymond James Stadium, which holds 65,000, will be at roughly one-third capacity as the Buccaneers face off against the Chiefs Sunday.
San Francisco sues school district to reopen
A mother who is frustrated the teachers unions do not want to go back to in-person learning speaks to CBS News. She says the isolation is impacting her child. Meg Oliver reports.
Biden believes GOP will support relief plan
President Biden met with top Senate Democrats at the White House on Wednesday to discuss his coronavirus relief plan. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
AstraZeneca vaccine shows promise
New research suggests the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can not only prevent people from getting sick, it could also help reduce the spread of the virus. The news comes as concerns grow that new virus variants will make vaccines less effective. Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and advisor to the nonprofit COVID Act Now, discusses the spread of new virus mutations and the significance of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Education Secretary nominee confirmation hearing
Miguel Cardona, President Biden's Education secretary nominee, testified before a Senate Committee for nearly three hours during his confirmation hearing Wednesday. Kevin Carey, a New York Times contributor and Vice President of Education Policy and Knowledge Management at the nonprofit New America, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how Cardona's background could impact education for children who come from non-English-speaking homes.
Widow of congressman-elect runs for his seat
Louisiana will hold a special election on March 20 after the unexpected opening of two congressional seats. The 5th congressional district seat was left vacant after Republican Congressman-elect Luke Letlow died of complications from COVID-19. His widow Julia is now running for that seat. The second contest is a race to fill a 2nd Congressional District seat that opened up after Democratic Representative Cedric Richmond resigned to join the Biden administration. News-Star politics reporter Greg Hilburn joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the top contenders.
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