More than six weeks after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the investigation into how it happened and who was involved continues to turn up new information. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
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Biden honors 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19, pledges economic relief
President Biden held a ceremony Monday evening to honor over 500,000 Americans who died from the coronavirus. Earlier in the day, he made changes to a federal program that helps small businesses impacted by the pandemic. CBS News’ Natalie Brand joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest from the White House. Source
As vaccine access eludes many Black Americans, Baltimore groups mobilize to get shots into arms
In Baltimore, Maryland, Black Americans make up more than 60% of the population, but just 5.4% of Black residents have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, church and community leaders are pushing for new ways to bring more shots and better information to the city’s Black population. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
As U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 500,000, leaders learn to make better, data-driven decisions
CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with Johns Hopkins’ head data scientist, who created one of the world’s most premier coronavirus data tracking dashboards. Also, Begnaud reflects on a year of covering the coronavirus pandemic – and some of the faces he will never forget. Source
Eye Opener: U.S. tops 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. has now surpassed 500,000 deaths from COVID-19. Also, confirmation hearings are underway for Merrick Garland to become the next attorney general, likely with bipartisan support. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
California OKs $600 stimulus payments for 5.7 million people
The payments are part of a broader aid package the state Legislature approved Monday Source
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time. Source
Vanessa Bryant slams Meek Mill lyric about Kobe Bryant
Rapper says he’s since apologize to the late basketball great’s widow. Source
Video shows migrants hiding in broken glass and toxic ash
With the help of search dogs and microphones to detect heartbeats, police often find people hiding amid the cargo. Source
Democrats seek control of commission to study January 6 attack
Republicans have pushed for equal representation between both parties. Source