The governor of Puerto Rico issued an executive order on Sunday declaring a state of emergency following a wave of violence against women and transgender people. Syra Ortiz-Blanes, a reporter for the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, joined CBSN with more on the situation. Source
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Doctor: Standardized COVID-19 response would benefit U.S.
The CDC projects that up to 85,000 Americans could die over the next three weeks from COVID-19. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what’s driving these numbers up so high, the science behind the World Health Organization’s investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, and whether or not you should take over-the-counter pain meds before getting the vaccine. Source
Florida fire captain accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine doses
The county’s “paramedic of the year” was arrested for covering up Anthony Damiano’s theft. Source
Virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival opens on a screen very near you
This year Park City, Utah’s annual celebration of independent and world cinema will stream online and at “satellite” venues across the United States. Source
Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
Many fans were reaching out to Strahan, who had been absent from work. Source
Musician Jon Batiste on his new single, “Soul” film
Award-winning musician Jon Batiste joins “CBS This Morning” live to discuss his new single and music video “I Need You.” Batiste also discusses his work on the hit Pixar feature “Soul.” Source
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson on future of travel industry
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, discusses how the pandemic has impacted the travel industry and what the future of travel might look like. The Virgin Group consists of dozens of companies including airlines, hotels, a cruise line, a hyperloop and space travel. Source
New York Times columnist Ron Lieber on navigating college costs, merit aid system
New York Times columnist Ron Lieber joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book – a financial roadmap to college costs, navigating aid and saving money. Source
Religious police in Indonesia publicly cane 2 men for having sex
Homosexuality is legal in the world’s most populous Muslim nation everywhere but the conservative Banda Aceh province, where Shariah law was imposed in 2015. Source
Watch Live: Biden signs executive actions on abortion policy, health care access
Mr. Biden has vowed to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, which was enacted while he was vice president. Source