Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates talked with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell about how changing energy, food, transportation and many other forms of production can help reduce greenhouse emissions. The two discussed his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.” Source

The Senate minority leader voted against impeaching Trump Saturday but blamed the former president for the rioting at the Capitol on January 6. Source

Lawyers for at least seven accused rioters have referenced the former president in filings and statements. Source

Lawsuit by former pro baseball player accuses fast-food chain of forcing him to sell restaurants to White owners. Source

The billionaire philanthropist called the effort “bigger than anything humanity has done to date.” Source

The U.S. has reported its lowest daily infection rate since October, but more contagious variants of the coronavirus are spreading. CBS News’ Errol Barnett spoke with Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health, about what we need to do to stay on this downward trend. Source

Frigid Arctic blast brings snow and cold weather to U.S.; Houses in New Orleans are transformed into Mardi Gras floats Source

Millions of people remained without power amid subfreezing temperatures, and authorities warned of treacherous travel conditions in many states. Source

New COVID-19 cases continue to fall in the U.S. but public health officials warn this does not mean the nation is out of the woods. CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano spoke with Joanne Kenen, health editor-at-large for Politico, about what the nation needs to do to stay on the downward trend. Source

House impeachment managers make opening arguments; Georgia D.A. investigating Trump’s call Source