A plan to reopen Chicago schools remained in limbo as last-minute negotiations over COVID-19 safety measures with the teachers’ union stretched into Sunday, amplifying the possibility of a strike. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson gave an update Sunday. Watch their press conference. Source
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Children remember parents lost to COVID-19
Children who lost parents to COVID-19 share remembrances, offer advice to others who have lost a parent to the coronavirus. Source
How China is racing to collect Americans’ DNA
U.S. officials say the Chinese government is trying to collect Americans’ DNA, and they believe a recent offer from a Chinese company for assistance in COVID-19 testing was suspicious. Jon Wertheim reports. Source
Trump announces legal team after high-profile departures
The former president’s Senate impeachment trial is set to begin on February 9. Source
The New Burma
As Burma heads to historic elections, Bill Whitaker reports on the country’s democratic movement and the woman most responsible for it, Aung San Suu Kyi. (Original air date: Oct. 25, 2015) Source
Stories from those who lost loved ones to COVID-19
The death toll continues to rise from COVID-19, even with vaccine efforts underway across the country. Scott Pelley speaks with some of the family members of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who were killed by the virus. Source
Five Drezek children remember late father Craig
Alex, Sydnie, Kiley, Caden, and Colbie Drezek share memories of their father, Craig, lost to COVID-19. Source
What happens to your biodata after you pay for a genealogy test?
In the world of biotech, data is the new oil. That means the DNA you provide for a genealogy test could be shared in a market worth trillions. Jon Wertheim reports. Source
An update on Alexey Navalny
This month Alexey Navalny returned to Russia and was thrown into jail, sparking protests in over 100 Russian cities. 60 Minutes interviewed Navalny in October. Source
The risks and rewards of at-home genealogy testing
A 60 Minutes investigation examines the value of DNA data. Source