Power has been restored to most of Texas, but now a water crisis is underway. Roughly a quarter of the state’s population is under a “boil-water advisory.” The rolling power outages caused pipes to burst in homes and shut down water treatment plants. Dan Halyburton, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joins CBSN to discuss how his organization is providing aid to those affected by this deadly winter weather. Source
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Pfizer launching COVID-19 vaccine trials for pregnant women and children
Pfizer and BioNTech are launching the first clinical trial in the U.S. to look at how the coronavirus vaccine affects pregnant women, and also announced plans for a clinical trial of the vaccine in children. They also submitted new data to the FDA showing that the vaccine can safely be stored at more moderate temperatures. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, about the latest developments. Source
9 Oath Keepers indicted for conspiracy in Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors announced indictments for nine members of the Oath Keepers militia, including new charges for six who were recently arrested and charged Friday. Source
Harry and Meghan not returning to royal duties
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially given up their royal duties for good. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Friday. CBS News foreign ccorrespondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London with more. Source
Rob Portman’s Senate seat attracts two Trump-aligned candidates so far
Jane Timken, the latest entrant, vows, “As your senator, I will advance the Trump agenda without fear or hesitation.” Source
FedEx scrambles to keep COVID-19 vaccine shipments on track
Delivery giant rerouting vaccine doses through other states after winter storm disrupts its main hub in Tennessee. Source
Watch Live: Biden speaks at Pfizer vaccine plant in Michigan
President Biden is visiting a Pfizer vaccine plant and delivering remarks in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Source
Dr. Fauci on when children may be able to get COVID-19 vaccines
At a briefing by the White House coronavirus response team, Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s “highly likely” we’ll have data on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for high-school age kids by this fall, but data on younger children won’t be available until early next year. Watch his remarks. Source
Deborah Archer, ACLU’s first Black president, discusses the group’s top priorities
The American Civil Liberties Union has elected Deborah Archer to lead its national board. She’s making history as the first Black president in the history of the organization. Archer joined CBSN to discuss how the ACLU is fighting for systemic equality. Source
Analysis of Biden’s foreign policy remarks at Munich Security Conference
President Biden took the global stage Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss how his administration will approach foreign relations. The President touched on a range of issues including the coronavirus pandemic, Russia, and the Iran nuclear deal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to break down how he’s diverging from former President Trump’s “America First” approach. Source