Vaccinating America: CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what’s happening with COVID-19 cases and efforts to vaccinate the country. Source
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Anti-coup Myanmar protester dies after being shot by police
After two full weeks of demonstrations in Myanmar, anti-coup protestors paused to remember a young woman who died Friday. She was shot by police during a rally against the military takeover. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Singer Ani DiFranco on career, new album “Revolutionary Love”
It’s easy to call Ani DiFranco a folk singer. But the Buffalo, New York, born singer-songwriter has never been constrained by one genre. Her new album “Revolutionary Love,” is heavily influenced by jazz. Critics are calling it “searing” and “hopeful.” DiFranco sat down with Jeff Glor at New York’s legendary Irving Plaza to talk about the album and her career. Source
Florida governor says flags will be at half-staff for Rush Limbaugh
The governor has previously ordered flags to be at half-staff to honor the deaths of law enforcement officers killed on duty, members of the Navy killed in a mass shooting and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, among others. Source
Prince Harry, Meghan officially split from royal duties
Reactions continue to pour in after Buckingham Palace announced Prince Harry and Meghan will not be returning as working members of the royal family. The news comes just weeks before a 12-month trial separation was set to end. Roxana Saberi has the latest. Source
Supplies needed in Texas after deadly winter storm
Fallout continues from a catastrophic winter storm that slammed the central and southern parts of the country. It brought dangerous cold, snow and ice to Texas, which is considered the epicenter. At least 46 deaths are tied to the storm. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Sisters roll out eco-friendly toilet paper during pandemic
It wasn’t too long ago when toilet paper was the hottest commodity in the country. While big-name brands dominate store shelves, there was enough room for a small startup headed by two sisters to roll out their own line of toilet paper. Christina Ruffini has their story. Source
Deadly storms delay distribution of 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Frigid weather has shipping companies like FedEx and UPS playing catchup as they try to move six million eagerly anticipated doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all 50 states. More than 42 million Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Michael George has the details. Source
Chinese government influence over Hollywood movie content
For the first time, the world’s largest film market is not the United States, but China. The pandemic sped up a trend that was already years in the making. It has also brought out the Chinese government’s growing influence over these films’ content, which has Congress members worried. Brook Silva-Braga reports. Source
Saturday Sessions: Ani DiFranco performs “Simultaneously”
It’s easy to call Ani DiFranco a folk singer. But this Buffalo, New York, born singer-songwriter has never been constrained by one genre. Her new album “Revolutionary Love,” is heavily influenced by jazz. Critics are calling it “searing” and “hopeful.” DiFranco joins this week’s Saturday Sessions to perform “Simultaneously.” Source