The Senate voted to table a measure introduced by Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul that sought to dismiss President Trump’s impeachment trial as unconstitutional. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with her reaction to the vote, plus the controversy over the Senate filibuster and her thoughts on President Biden’s Cabinet nominees. Source
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States report coronavirus vaccine shortages as Americans wait for shot
Vaccine appointments are being canceled around the country as states and cities report shortages of the shots. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Europe employs extreme measures to curb spread of mutant COVID strain
Strict new lockdown measures are sparking backlash in Europe as countries seek to stem the spread of a mutant variant of the virus first identified in the U.K. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Alabama tornado kills 14-year-old, leaves path of destruction
In one neighborhood, it was difficult to tell where houses had stood in the tangled wreckage. Source
Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once. Source
Deadly tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see. Source
Congressman Andy Kim on his experience with anti-Asian racism during pandemic
Congressman Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss President Biden’s executive memorandum condemning racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He also shared his own experience with racism stemming from the pandemic. Source
Capitol Police chief apologizes for “failed” response to riots
Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman revealed the U.S. Capitol Police Board denied a request to ask for additional National Guard support. Source
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World’s largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details. Source
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator. Source