Kentucky is under a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flooding. Tennessee and West Virginia are also facing widespread floods. Source

The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source

One of the largest energy providers in Texas filed for bankruptcy on Monday. It comes after more than 4 million residents lost power during last month’s historic winter freeze. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on recovery efforts there. They also discuss President Biden’s virtual meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Source

The U.S. now has a third vaccine to fight the coronavirus. Johnson & Johnson began shipping out nearly 4 million doses of its single-dose vaccine after it received emergency use approval from the FDA. Dr. Paul Jarris, a chief medical advisor for MITRE Corporation and the former health commissioner of Vermont, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source

The Senate voted 64 to 33 to confirm him. Source

Energy group said it won’t pass on “unaffordable electric bills” to its members after state’s power freeze. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Anti-coup protesters refused to back down after 18 demonstrators were killed as the military tried to crush dissent. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source

Republican lawmakers in dozens of states are taking steps to change voting rules, claiming they are trying to prevent fraud. Democrats accuse the GOP of trying to limit turnout among minority voters. Ed O’Keefe has more. Source

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are revealing more about their decision to step away from their royal duties. Jamie Yuccas has a preview of their sit-down with Oprah for Sunday night’s CBS special. Source