The Bronx in New York City is the borough hardest hit with COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, in a city where minority senior citizens are getting vaccinated at low rates. One NYC group teamed up with Governor Andrew Cuomo to make sure vaccines were brought straight to their churches, homes and even their favorite sports arena, Yankee Stadium. Nancy Chen reports. Source
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Breaking down impeachment trial, Trump’s reaction to his attorneys’ defense
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the first day of the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump. He also shares his reporting on the former president’s reaction to his attorneys’ defense of him. Source
Philadelphia teachers in stand-off over reopening classrooms
Teachers in Philadelphia are demanding increased COVID-19 safety measures before returning to the classroom. Officials say getting all the district’s schools ready is a daunting task. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Calls mount to clear Black woman who shot officer during home raid
Diamonds Ford says they entered unannounced. Her attorney says it amounted to a “no-knock warrant” like the one in the Breonna Taylor case. Source
Opening arguments in Trump impeachment trial to begin
Opening arguments will formally begin Wednesday in the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, after six Republicans joined Democrats in voting to let the trial proceed. The 56-44 vote came after House impeachment managers previewed their case against Mr. Trump, using powerful video to walk senators through the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol that they say he incited. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Eye Opener: Opening arguments begin in Trump’s second impeachment trial
The historic second impeachment trial of former President Trump is underway in the Senate. Also, subzero wind chills hit the Midwest as more cold weather targets the Northeast. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Calls mount for the embattled Tokyo Olympics boss to step down
Sexism and deference to elders have long been the norm in Japan, but experts say anger over comments by the former prime minister in charge of the Games is “really palpable.” Source
Man pleads guilty in 1996 murder case that led to wrong conviction
Brian Dripps was finally captured thanks after distant relatives uploaded their DNA profiles to a public database. Source
World’s 2nd-oldest person fends off COVID ahead of her 117th birthday
“I didn’t even realize I had it,” French nun Sister André told a local newspaper of her diagnosis. Now she has the all-clear to mark her birthday. Source
Mark Cuban stops playing of national anthem before Mavs home games
Mogul and owner of NBA’s Dallas Mavericks says he made the decision before the young season – and nobody noticed ’till now. Source