President Trump expected to grant up to 100 pardons and communications; talking with kids about tomorrow’s unusual inauguration Source

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony Wednesday will be unlike anything we’ve seen before, in light of the ongoing security threats and global pandemic. Bestselling author Kenneth Davis joined CBSN with more on the changes and the history behind some inaugural traditions. Source

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration is sure to look different from previous years’ ceremonies, and talking to children about the event could bring some challenges with thousands of National Guard troops standing by and the National Mall empty. Parents can still take steps to make sure children understand the significance of the historic day. Karen Aronian, a parenting and education expert who holds a doctorate in education, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

Some fully recovered COVID-19 patients can give plasma every seven days as long as they still have antibodies. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports. Source

Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source

President Trump is expected to issue dozens of pardons Tuesday, his final full day at the White House. He’s then expected to skip President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration and instead fly home to Florida before Wednesday’s ceremony. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

At just 8-years-old, Cavanaugh Bell from Maryland will be among those featured during the presidential inauguration’s primetime special, “Celebrating America.” Throughout the pandemic, he’s been delivering supplies and building mobile pantries for communities in need. Now, he’s taking on a larger role and will be introducing musician Justin Timberlake. Mireya Villarreal caught up with Cavanaugh ahead of the big day. Source

As the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it’s using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan’s journalists for leverage. Source

The president’s neighbors recently sent a letter to town leaders, citing a 1993 agreement they say prohibits anyone from living permanently on the property because it is a social club. Source

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his experience covering the Trump presidency, which has been unprecedented at almost every turn, in this Reporter’s Notebook opinion essay. Source