Perseverance is landing on Mars with a mission to search for signs of ancient life. Source
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Michael Jordan announces $10 million donation to open health clinics in his hometown
NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced he is making a $10 million donation to Novant Health, to open new health clinics in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. The news comes after he donated $7 million in 2017 to open two clinics in Charlotte, which provide primary medical care and mental health services to uninsured and under-insured communities. Source
Inside United Airlines’ in-airport coronavirus testing center
The digital platform allows passengers to do everything from check COVID-19 requirements to schedule a test at the terminal. Source
Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us,” on the economic costs of racism
Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the economic costs of racism and how members of all races have lost out because of racist public policies. Source
Trump faces other potential legal problems following impeachment trial
Democrats fell 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority they needed to convict former President Trump at his impeachment trial. But Mr. Trump could face other legal challenges in the months ahead as Georgia investigates his contacts with state election officials and New York prosecutors look into his finances. CBS News legal expert and analyst joined CBSN to discuss what could come next. Source
Scientists identify 7 coronavirus variants that originated in U.S., new study says
A study released Sunday shows scientists have identified at least seven variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 that seem to have originated in the U.S. Dr. Ron Elfenbien joined CBSN to discuss the variants and their mutations as well as new federal recommendations for reopening schools. Source
60 Seconds with Simone Biles
Gold-medalist American gymnast Simone Biles tells Sharyn Alfonsi what she’s optimistic about, what lesson she learned watching sports documentaries, and how many moves in gymnastics are named after her. Source
Study: Pfizer vaccine 94% effective at preventing symptomatic infections
The study found a 94% drop in symptomatic infections and a 92% drop in serious cases of the disease among those vaccinated. Source
A minute with Bill Gates
Bill Gates tells 60 Minutes’ Anderson Cooper about the last book he read, what time of day he does his best work, and what piece of tech he can’t do without Source
Janet Jackson thanks fans for boosting 1986 album on streaming charts
Janet Jackson’s hit 1986 album “Control” is rising to the top of the charts again, 35 years after it was released. Vladimir Duthiers shares the pop legend’s response and looks at the renewed support. Source