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The State Department says Clinton's decision to use a personal account was not illegal

Clinton is under scrutiny, with new questions about the private email account she used as secretary of state. Her emails trace to an Internet service based at the Clintons' home in Chappaqua, New York. Computer experts say a private server like that would give Clinton extreme control over her messages, but the State Department says Clinton's decision to use a personal account was not illegal. Margaret Brennan reports.

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There is growing concern inside the intelligence community that extremist groups may launch new attacks against American embassies and other facilities

There is growing concern inside the intelligence community that extremist groups may launch new attacks against American embassies and other facilities. Now the agents charged with protecting them are getting special training from the New York Fire Department, and they're learning to counter one of the cheapest, most accessible and lethal weapons in the field. Margaret Brennan reports.

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Biden criticized for decision on Saudi prince

President Biden is facing growing criticism for failing to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This comes as sources tell CBS News that the State Department will highlight a "reset and recalibration" of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on that, plus Mr. Biden's upcoming meeting with the president of Mexico and the latest on his COVID relief plan.

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Biden: "America is back" in foreign policy

President Biden delivered a foreign policy address at the State Department, focusing on the importance of strengthening America's alliances after "the past few years of neglect." He called out Russia for jailing opposition leader Alexey Navalny, condemned the coup in Myanmar, and spoke about the challenges posed by China. Watch his full speech, followed by analysis from CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.

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Hearings start for Biden's cabinet nominees

The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.

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Eritrea reportedly enters Ethiopian conflict

The U.S. State Department said it believes reports of Eritrean troops entering the conflict in Ethiopia are credible despite denials from both nations. Also, a newly installed system of mobile artificial dams in Venice, Italy, failed to activate, leading to flooding in the city, and Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon, has been charged amid a widening crackdown on dissent. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with today's global headlines.

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