The Senate acquitted former President Trump of charges he incited the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, and Kevin Sheridan, a founding partner of Protean Public Affairs and a former Republican National Committee spokesman, about the impact the acquittal will have on both parties moving forward. Source
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Epidemiologist on new CDC school guidelines, COVID-19 variants and vaccine
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, discusses the CDC’s new school guidelines, the potential dangers of new COVID-19 variant strains, and vaccines. Source
Guinea confirms 3 dead from Ebola, first cases in 5 years
All seven positive cases attended the funeral of a nurse in Goueke on Feb. 1 and later showed Ebola symptoms. Source
Lafayette, Louisiana among cities ignoring pleas to make masks mandatory
Politicians in Lafayette, Louisiana are refusing to enforce the state’s mask mandate, despite pleas from families impacted by COVID-19. Critics say public safety is falling victim to city politics. David Begnaud reports. Source
Winter storm leaves historic snow, dangerous ice, record low temperatures across U.S.
A massive winter storm is cutting a dangerous path across the country Monday as millions of people are under winter weather warnings. Mireya Villarreal is in Oklahoma City, where temperatures could hit lows not seen in more than 100 years. Source
Snow, ice and bitterly cold air blanketing much of U.S.
Widespread power outages and hazardous driving conditions are major concerns. For the first time ever, all of Texas was under a winter storm warning. Source
Burr faces censure by North Carolina GOP for voting to convict Trump
North Carolina GOP Chairman Michael Whatley said in a statement that Burr’s vote to convict “in a trial that he declared unconstitutional is shocking and disappointing.” Source
Eye Opener: Arctic air brings freezing temperatures to Midwest
The Midwest is already in a deep freeze due to a polar vortex, with arctic air expected to descend to the Gulf Coast. Also, the CDC director said it is too early for communities to begin relaxing their mask mandates. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Coast Guard: 16 people missing off Florida coast; 1 rescued
Officials said 10 people went missing near Key West while six others disappeared off the coast of Fort Pierce. Source
Two killed in Colorado avalanches but third uses wits to survive
One man was skiing alone and a second died while snowboarding, but another snowboarder made it through his head being buried in snow, authorities said. Source