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Raskin presents opening argument against Trump at Senate impeachment trial

Congressman Jamie Raskin, the lead House impeachment manager, opened the second day of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by laying out the timeline of Mr. Trump’s statements before, during and after the attack on the Capitol. Raskin previewed the evidence House Democrats planned to present to argue for Mr. Trump’s conviction. CAUTION: Some slides included in the presentation feature explicit language. Source

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COVID-19 patient offers clues to origin of coronavirus variants

As highly contagious coronavirus variants spread across the world, CBS News speaks to a doctor who has studied an extraordinary case of a patient who had the virus for five months. It may provide clues to understanding how the virus mutates and what scientists can do to stop its variants from spreading. Carter Evans reports. Source

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CDC director explains new guidelines for wearing masks and benefits of doubling up

New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a well-fitting mask can offer significant protection against COVID-19, and there are new guidelines on the potential benefits of wearing two masks. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, “The bottom line is this: Masks work, and they work best when they have a good fit and are worn correctly.” Watch her remarks. Source

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From 2003: Saving the Miami Blue butterfly

In this report which originally aired on April 13, 2003, “Sunday Morning” anchor Charles Osgood reports on efforts made by butterfly enthusiasts and scientists from the University of Florida to bring back from the brink a rare subspecies of butterfly, for years thought extinct until one colony was found in the Florida Keys. [Update: In 2011 the Miami Blue butterfly won emergency protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, and received formal protection the following year.] Source

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Legal expert breaks down Day 1 of Trump impeachment trial

Former President Donald Trump’s defense team lost their bid to halt impeachment trial proceedings on constitutional grounds Tuesday. In a 56-44 vote, Democrats and some Republicans voted to move forward with the former president’s trial after debating its jurisdiction. CBS News legal expert and political analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the key takeaways. Source

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