The agreement’s objective is to prevent the global average temperature from warming beyond a point of catastrophe. Source

President Biden is facing opposition from Republicans to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. One big question: How would the nation pay for it? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what it would mean for the economy in the long run. Source

“Where to get covid vaccine” was the most Googled question across the U.S. over the past month. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the overwhelming interest in the vaccine among Americans. Source

It survived “seven minutes of terror,” traveling through the Martian atmosphere at more than 12,000 mph. Now NASA’s Perseverance rover is ready to look for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss why the landing was so difficult and what lies ahead for Perseverance. Source

The Iranian government says it will block United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors if the U.S. does not lift sanctions on the country by February 21st. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on impending talks and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s debut meeting with NATO allies. Source

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is facing criticism after he and his family went to Cancun, Mexico, this week as his home state struggled with the aftermath of a deadly winter storm that left millions without power. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has the details. Source

Pregnant women face a greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and have been frustrated by a lack of clear guidance on vaccination. Source

As Americans yearn for their pre-pandemic lives, the distribution of coronavirus vaccines is hitting delays as winter storms pummel the U.S. The disease has not only impacted how Americans live, but how long. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

Hot-weather infrastructure and an isolated power grid have left the state unprepared for extreme weather. Source

In many homes, the tap is dry. Finding bottled water is nearly impossible. Some have resorted to boiling snow. Source