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

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

The study found a 94% drop in symptomatic infections and a 92% drop in serious cases of the disease among those vaccinated. Source

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’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

Disturbing footage from the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol was presented during the Senate impeachment trial, and we’re learning more about some of the extremist groups that appear to have played a key role. Kurt Braddock, an assistant professor at American University, joins CBSN with his insights into the crowd and the dangerous role of misinformation. Source

CBS News got an exclusive preview as United becomes the first U.S. airline to offer access to in-airport coronavirus testing to passengers through its app and website. Transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports. Source

Myanmar anti-coup protesters are demanding the release of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi as the military presence increases nationwide. Meanwhile, Guinea in West Africa is experiencing the reemergence of the Ebola epidemic. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joined “CBSN AM” with those headlines and more from around the world. Source

Family-run Gee Whiz Diner is a Tribeca institution that nearly shut its doors after pandemic-related financial struggles and the death of owner and patriarch Peter Panayiotou. CBS News speaks with Peter’s son Chris about his family’s resilience and how the community, and a simple sign, helped them keep their American dream alive. Nikki Battiste reports. Source

Thousands of registered Republicans in states across the country have opted to change their party affiliation and leave the GOP in the weeks following the insurrection at the Capitol. Army veteran Juan Nunez is one of the former Republicans who recently left the party and he joins CBSN to explain why. Source