A recent study showed Facebook users interacted with deceptive posts more than 1 billion times in October, November and December. Source
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Rebuilding from the Wreckage
19 of the 22 players that made up the professional soccer team from Chapeco, Brazil were killed when their plane crashed last November. Nearly a year later, the victims’ families and the teams’ fans are trying to recover. Jon Wertheim reports. Source
Biden continues push for new coronavirus relief plan
President Biden is continuing to urge Republicans to endorse his new coronavirus relief plan. Republicans, however, are concerned about $1.9 trillion price tag. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
U.S. vaccination sites working overtime amid emergence of coronavirus variants
Many vaccination sites across the U.S. are working overtime to increase vaccinations, just as the U.K. and South Africa COVID-19 variants are becoming more prominent nationwide. Danya Bacchus has more. Source
Growing concerns over QAnon’s impact on politics
QAnon conspiracy theories have taken center stage in recent politics, fueling the insurrection behind the Capitol Hill riot. Critics are concerned that continued misinformation online will lead to more confusion in politics, and more violence. Major Garrett reports. Source
2021 Sundance Film Festival: Day 3 highlights
Insightful documentaries and dramas at this year’s virtual film festival. Source
WHO investigators continue search into coronavirus origins in Wuhan, China
World Health Organization investigators are continuing to survey crucial sites in Wuhan, China for clues into the origin of COVID-19. The investigation comes amid lingering skepticism over China’s transparency regarding COVID-19. Ramy Inocencio has more. Source
Defense Department pauses plan to vaccinate Guantanamo detainees
The Pentagon paused a plan to vaccinate Guantanamo Bay detainees after Republican lawmakers criticized the decision. Source
Chicago teachers union refuses mayor’s orders to return to classrooms
Tensions are erupting between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city’s teachers union, as the union has defied orders to return to classrooms next week due to coronavirus safety concerns. Charlie De Mar has more. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, January 30, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source