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Vaccination sites shut down temporarily due to shortages

The vaccination program in the U.S. is picking up, but supply is still lagging behind in some areas. Vaccine shortages are forcing several mass vaccination sites to shut down temporarily, and there is a growing concern about the new contagious COVID-19 variants. Lilia Luciano reports. Source

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Democrats defend their impeachment strategy after acquittal

House impeachment managers are standing by their performance after the Senate voted to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. Meanwhile, Republicans are split on what Mr. Trump’s influence in the party should be going forward. Skyler Henry reports. Source

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Winter storms sweep across the country

At least 160 million people are under winter weather alerts as a massive snow storm and blasts of arctic air make their way down to the Gulf Coast. Mireya Villarreal has the latest. Source

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Seven Senate Republicans join Democrats in unsuccessful vote to convict former President Trump

Despite failing to reach a two-thirds majority, an unprecedented number of Senate Republicans joined Democrats in voting 57 to 43 to convict former President Trump at his second impeachment trial on Saturday. Mr. Trump was ultimately acquitted of a charge of “incitement of insurrection.” CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and former senior adviser to the Biden transition team Ashley Allison join CBSN to discuss the future of the Republican party and whether or not President Biden can rally bipartisan support for his $1.9 trillion Coronavirus relief package. Source

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CDC recommends reopening schools based on rates of community transmission

New CDC guidelines outline a number of recommended safety measures to allow schools to reopen safely for in-person learning. However, they are not federally mandated, leaving school districts to make their own decisions. The director of global health in emergency medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Craig Spencer, joins CBSN to break down the measures. Source

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