Thursday marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. Psychologist Geri Lynn Utter joins “CBSN AM” to talk about the mental health impacts of the crisis. Source
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How social media played a role in 2014 search for missing Nigerian schoolgirls
A new book is bringing renewed attention to an ongoing crisis in Nigeria. Drew Hinshaw, a Wall Street Journal reporter and co-author of “Bring Back Our Girls: The Untold Story of the Global Search for Nigeria’s Missing Schoolgirls,” joined CBSN to discuss the 2014 Boko Haram kidnapping and the role social media played in the search for the missing girls. Source
Lifeline for restaurants included in pandemic relief package
Billions in federal aid is “going to keep doors open,” advocates for the embattled industry say. Source
Derek Chauvin murder trial: Potential jurors grilled on knowledge of George Floyd case
Three jurors have been selected so far in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. CBS News legal expert and analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN with more on what we learned during the first day of the jury selection process, which could take weeks. Source
Study finds COVID-19 cases, transmission rate remain low in NYC schools
Parents concerned about sending their kids back to school can breathe a little easier, according to a study published in the journal “Pediatrics.” The transmission rate at schools in New York City open between October and December was only about half a percent. Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what this means for the reopening of schools around the U.S. and a new type of test that could shed light on just how widely the coronavirus spread before testing was available. Source
Advanced AI drones being used by police agencies
California-based tech startup Skydio has developed an advanced AI drone that can pilot itself and avoid obstacles. They have already been added to over 20 U.S. police agencies’ drone fleets. Forbes associate editor Thomas Brewster joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Three men freed from prison after murder case falls apart 24 years later
Three men are enjoying life outside of prison after a judge overturned their convictions – 24 years after they were placed behind bars. Their attorneys say the case was built on false confessions and that the men were victims of prosecutorial misconduct and racial bias. Those men spoke to Nikki Battiste days after their release. Source
Dua Lipa on Grammy-nominated album and wanting to “put some optimism out there”
Dua Lipa is nominated for six Grammys, including Song of the Year and Album of The Year, for her second album, “Future Nostalgia.” The 25-year-old singer-songwriter spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about the making of “Future Nostalgia,” wanting to provide some escapism during lockdown and how her struggle to embrace her success as a songwriter has taught her it’s okay to make “cheesy” music. Source
U.S. to buy 100 million more doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Mr. Biden is expected to announce the order during an event with the heads of Johnson & Johnson and Merck. Source
Dua Lipa on career, roots and “Future Nostalgia”
Dua Lipa is nominated for 6 Grammys: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album. Source