Ahead of the anticipated distribution of the two-dose coronavirus vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, medical experts are stressing the importance of getting the shots, and they say patients shouldn’t be deterred by the possibility of minor side effects. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
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Growing participation in far-right groups by white women
As displayed in videos and images of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, women are participating in far-right movements. Anne-Marie Green spoke with Seyward Darby, author of “Sisters in Hate: American Women on the Front Lines of White Nationalism,” on CBSN AM about race and gender in extremist groups and the appeal of conspiracy theories. Source
Biden administration sends FEMA to border to help care for unaccompanied migrant children
The Biden administration is deploying FEMA to the southern border to help handle a surge in unaccompanied migrant children. Washington Post reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration is responding, and the conditions teenagers are fleeing in other countries. Source
Record number of children being held at the U.S.-Mexico border
More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children and teens are being detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Biden administration is working to find additional housing for them as detention centers become overcrowded. Many of these minors currently do not have proper access to food, beds, or showers. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the crisis. Source
What Deb Haaland’s historic confirmation means to Native Americans
“If an Indigenous woman from humble beginnings can be confirmed as secretary of the Interior, our country holds promise for everyone,” Haaland said. Source
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo face customer anger over stimulus checks
The IRS is now starting to distribute the third round of stimulus checks, worth up to $1,400 per eligible adult and child. But the timing of getting a check may depend partly on a bank’s policies, with some customers of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo expressing frustration after the banks said the coronavirus relief payments won’t be available until March 17. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
Chase, Wells Fargo face customer anger over stimulus checks
Banks say they won’t have the money until Wednesday, although the IRS began sending the funds over the weekend. Source
Women steal the show at Grammys
Female artists swept every major category during music’s biggest night, with some making history at the Grammy Awards. Nikki Battiste takes a look. Source
Cuomo refuses to resign as accuser meets with investigators
Seven women have accused Governor Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate conduct. At least one of the women met with investigators for four hours and turned over more than 120 pages of records, according to her lawyer. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Colorado snowstorm knocks out power and prompts rescues
Colorado is digging out from a massive snowstorm that dumped more than 27 inches around the Denver airport. It’s one of the largest storms on record for the area. Omar Villafranca takes a look. Source