More than 70,000 drivers for the rideshare service will be considered workers, eligible for minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions. Source
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Archeologists unearth tiny fragments of 2,000-year-old biblical texts, The Dead Sea Scrolls
Tiny fragments of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, recently excavated by Israeli archeologists, have gone on display. Imtiaz Tyab discovers how these 2,000-year-old biblical texts, along with other excavated artifacts, shed new light on early Christianity. Source
Matthew McConaughey on “We’re Texas” benefit concert, potential Texas governor run and COVID-19
Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about “We’re Texas,” a virtual benefit to help out his native state of Texas after February’s winter storm. Plus, the actor discusses a potential role in public office. Source
Video evidence leads to suspect in Atlanta spa shooting that left 8 people dead
A suspect is in custody after shootings at three spas in the Atlanta metro area left eight people dead. Police say video evidence led them to arrest 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long in connection with the shootings. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann joined CBSN with more. Source
Europe faces COVID 3rd wave and new lockdowns amid vaccine shortage
Suspensions of the most readily available vaccine, along with new variants spreading fast and Europeans letting their guard down, are all prolonging the agony in Europe. Source
Two Texas teens cope with life after losing both parents to COVID-19 just days apart
Across the nation, some children are experiencing the devastating toll of losing a parent to COVID-19. 13-year-old Nathan and 15-year-old Isaiah were orphaned when their parents, Noehmi and Carlos, passed away from the virus last year. Janet Shamlian caught up with the boys and their grandmother. Source
New Netflix documentary looks at the college admissions scandal
A new Netflix documentary uses transcripts of actual FBI-recorded conversations to re-enact how the college admissions scandal unfolded. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Unaccompanied migrant minors sent to temporary detention centers after crossing into U.S.
Thousands of migrants are crossing the U.S. border, but the government says it’s not equipped to handle them. Mireya Villarreal reports on the experiences of families and children, who come alone. Source
House to vote to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House will vote today on VAWA and a resolution eliminating the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Source
Watch Live: DHS secretary faces lawmakers as migrant surge grows
Mayorkas is testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on the challenges at the southern border. Source