L.C. “Buckshot” Smith, a 91-year-old police officer in Arkansas, has no plans to retire anytime soon. His first retirement, after 46 years as a deputy, lasted just five months. Omar Villafranca shares his story. Source
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House close to passing Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is poised to pass in the Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday, providing another relief check to families in need. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
House readies final vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief package
The bill passed a procedural vote on Tuesday by a vote of 219-210, clearing the way for a final vote that is expected Wednesday morning. Source
Fear among health officials of variant spread as Texas reopens
Businesses and restaurants can reopen at 100% capacity and mask mandates will be lifted. Source
Education expert: Learning loss amid pandemic is “misunderstood”
Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, many schools are still struggling with plans for in-person learning. Forbes education contributor and educational access consultant Akil Bello joins CBSN to discuss the issue of learning loss and why he says it is “largely misunderstood.” Source
FBI releases new video of pipe bomb suspect near U.S. Capitol
The FBI is hoping new video helps them capture the suspect who planted two viable pipe bombs near the Capitol ahead of the January 6 riot. Jeff Pegues has the details. Source
CBS News political reporter Roger Mudd has died at 93
Former CBS News correspondent and anchor Roger Mudd has died of kidney failure. He reported on some of the biggest stories of his time, including interviewing Robert F. Kennedy minutes before he was assassinated. Source
Health expert reflects on COVID response and projects hope
Dr. Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at Harvard, reflects on predictions he made a year ago about the pandemic and says there’s reason to be hopeful in the months ahead. Jim Axelrod has this interview. Source
Arkansas governor signs sweeping abortion ban into law
The bill only allows the procedure to save the life of the mother and does not provide exceptions for those impregnated by rape or incest. Source
91-year-old police officer has no plans to retire
The Arkansas officer tried retiring once. It lasted five months. Source