The former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy. 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

Porter texted apologies to the woman in 2016 after she wrote to him that his messages were “extremely inappropriate,” ESPN reported. Source

If confirmed by the Senate, Alejandro Mayorkas, the son of Cuban refugees, would lead a department facing a host of serious issues, both inside and outside the U.S. Source

Confirmation hearings will begin Tuesday for some key members of President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet. Source

A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia’s foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed. Source

Confirmation hearings will begin Tuesday for some key members of President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet. Source

We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda’s presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup. Source

Unprecedented security effort in Washington, D.C., ahead of Biden inauguration;”Museum of the Courageous” nominates group of 5th graders using their voice to combat hate.  Source

Many lawmakers argue that President Trump’s repeated accusations of widespread voter fraud helped fuel the deadly riot at the Capitol on January 6. But, New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie argues that the Republican Party has a longer history with voter fraud accusations. He discusses that history and his article “Stop the Steal Didn’t Start With Trump” with CBSN’s Elaine Quijano. Source