U.S. company’s vaccine shows highly promising results against U.K. variant and lower, but “still pretty good” efficacy with South Africa strain. Source

Opening night of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival was a virtual affair, as this year’s festival is being streamed online. Source

It happened during a field training exercise and the incident is under investigation, officials at the base say. Source

Cicely Tyson, the award-winning actress who has appeared in countless TV shows, films and Broadway plays over several decades, died Thursday at age 96. Tyson’s work landed her an Oscar nomination in 1973 for her role as a sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder.” CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports. Source

A new portal will enable Capitol Police and the House sergeant at arms to improve communication with local law enforcement agencies. Source

A string of federal judges announced plans to retire following the outcome of the 2020 election, paving the way for President Biden to name their replacements. HuffPost senior politics reporter Jen Bendery joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the push from some activists to speed up the confirmation process. Source

Cicely Tyson, the award-winning Black actress who has appeared in countless TV shows, films and Broadway plays over several decades, died Thursday at age 96. Tyson’s work landed her an Oscar nomination in 1973 for her role as a sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder.” CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports. Source

Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6; Health workers stuck on snowy highway give COVID vaccine to stranded drivers Source

“The roles she played reflected her values; she never compromised,” Oprah Winfrey said. “Her life so fully lived is a testimony to Greatness.” Source

Tyson, who first entered the spotlight as a model, earned an honorary Oscar statuette, three Emmy Awards and a Tony Award in a career that spanned decades. Source