The fight against the coronavirus is gaining momentum in the U.S. as hospitalizations and infections continue to fall. As CBS News’ Meg Oliver reports, health experts warn the U.S. not out of the woods yet as variants emerge and the Super Bowl threatens to be the next super-spreader event. Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest developments on the pandemic. Source
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President Biden’s pre-Super Bowl interview
President Joe Biden sits down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell ahead of Super Bowl LV for his first network interview since taking office. Source
Norah O’Donnell on exclusive Biden interview, reopening schools
“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her exclusive interview with President Joe Biden. Source
Growing fears over U.K. COVID variant despite drop in U.S. cases
Scientists say the COVID variant first discovered in the U.K. could become the dominant strain in the U.S. in just a few weeks, increasing the need for Americans to get vaccinated as quickly as possible. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Biden calls COVID pandemic’s impact on women a “national emergency”
“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell sits down with President Biden to discuss his plan for reopening schools and the pandemic’s impact on women. Source
FBI probes hacker attempt to poison Florida town’s water supply
A shocking case of computer hacking has been discovered in Pinellas County, Florida, where federal investigators are tracking down a person or persons who tried to poison a public water supply remotely. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Online scams target Americans desperate for coronavirus vaccine
Law enforcement is warning of a growing number of online scams tied to COVID vaccinations. Scammers are now claiming to have vaccines for sale. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look. Source
Polar vortex sends temperatures plummeting across U.S.
There is a huge mass of arctic air that is tightening its grip on the northern U.S. — and it won’t let go until next week. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the chilly forecast. Source
Trump’s legal team argues he bears no responsibility for deadly Capitol riot
Former President Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is set to begin Tuesday. The Senate is willing to work on Valentine’s Day and a federal holiday to speed things along. Kris Van Cleave has the details. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, February 8, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source