Sources confirmed the prosecutor is requesting documents related to a recorded January 2 phone call in which Mr. Trump asked, “What are we going to do here, folks? I only need 11,000 votes.” Source
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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
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
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
Bruce Springsteen faces drunken driving charge in New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen was arrested in November in a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area on the New Jersey coast, a National Park Service spokesperson confirmed. Source
Sarah Thomas on being first woman to referee a Super Bowl
Sarah Thomas made history Sunday when she became the first woman to referee a Super Bowl. She was part of a seven-person crew officiating at Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. Source
Watch Live: President Biden visits Pentagon and makes remarks
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said his visit comes with “special resonance” since he will be visiting during Black History Month. Source
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
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
Online sign-ups for COVID vaccines leaving many seniors behind
Many seniors are struggling to navigate the complicated online process for obtaining COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Bloomberg News tech reporter Dina Bass joined CBSN with more on the problems they’re encountering. Source