MIT researchers used high-speed imaging to determine some droplets of coughs and sneezes may travel farther than previous studies had estimated. Source
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COVID-19 vaccine trials begin in pregnant women
COVID-19 vaccines are now being tested in pregnant women. Nikki Battiste speaks to one of the 4,000 women expected to volunteer to see if the vaccine is safe, effective and passes protection to their newborns. Source
Tribeca Film Festival excitement heats up
The annual festival will kick off with a documentary about rapper Nas, plus stars gather for the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
“Game Day” stars hit the red carpet
Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and other stars of the new NFL draft-themed drama “Game Day” took to the red carpet to promote the film. Costner said the move is a perfect fit for couples because it blends sports action and romance. KCAL-TV’s Suzanne Marques reports. Source
Girl Scout shatters cookie sale record
Katie Francis, 12, of Oklahoma City, Okla., sold 21,477 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, shattering the previous record and gaining national attention in the process. Heather Hope reports. Source
Watch: Wash. hillside experiences new landslide
A landslide was caught on tape in the same area of Washington state where a previous slide killed at least 34 people. Source
Obama pushes restoring benefits to long-term unemployed
New legislation passed the Senate, but faces stiff opposition in the House. Plus, a look at Equal Pay Day and a new battery pack that can charge your phone in 30 seconds on today’s MoneyWatch report. Source
Chuck Hagel: U.S. strategic interest is not to contain China
During a visit to Beijing, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel promoted President Obama’s model to “seize opportunities for cooperation between the U.S. and China.” Source
Woman accuses actor Armie Hammer of rape, says she thought “he was going to kill me”
A woman publicly accused actor Armie Hammer of rape and other physical and mental abuse. The actor’s attorney denies all the allegations and says all interactions were consensual. These rape allegations follow social media backlash against the actor back in January, when several women accused him of emotional and physical abuse and said he shared violent sexual fantasies. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 variants, latest on vaccines, concerns as spring approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest on COVID-19 variants and vaccines. Source