Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where “profits are highest.” Source
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“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 1/17
Hosted by Jane Pauley, who sits down for a two-part interview with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff. Plus: John Dickerson looks at the challenges facing Joe Biden as he is sworn in as the 46th President; David Martin examines the security measures being taken for the inauguration; Jim Axelrod meets comedian Sarah Cooper, who found overnight success with her lip-sync videos of President Trump; Lee Cowan examines free speech on social media; Rita Braver reviews the second impeachment of Donald Trump; and Mo Rocca delves into the little-known story of Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president. Source
Meet Kamala Harris’ “secret weapon”: Her sorority sisters
Members of the country’s first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris’ success means to them. Source
Cuomo update on COVID-19 in New York
Cuomo has pushed for the federal government to make more doses of the vaccine available. Source
Starbucks shut some NYC stores ahead of Inauguration Day
Coffee chain cites “abundance of caution” after decision to temporarily close stores because of potential unrest. Source
Tracking far-right threats online ahead of Inauguration Day
Thousands of far-right online users have moved from mainstream social media platforms to lesser-known sites such as Parler, Signal and Telegram to continue their dialogue. Because some of these conversations are encrypted, law enforcement is facing a new challenge in tracking potential threats ahead of Inauguration Day. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined “CBSN AM” to discuss what he’s seeing. Source
Live Updates: Nearby fire prompts brief security scare at Capitol
Capitol Police said a fire under a highway several blocks south of the Capitol prompted a lockdown. Source
State Capitols increase security before inauguration as authorities make more riot arrests
Protests at state Capitols across the country remained relatively calm this weekend, but the FBI is warning all 50 states to be on high alert for possible violence ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Meanwhile, Capitol authorities ramp up arrests stemming from the riots on January 6. David Begnaud reports. Source
Dr. Agus on COVID-19 vaccine distribution, new variants and increases in cases
Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine rollout efforts and concerns over the emergence of new variants as the United States approaches 400,000 deaths. Source
Event planning firm honors Lenox Hill Hospital health care workers
Lenox Hill Hospital workers were treated to care packages in a token of appreciation for everything the New York City hospital employees have faced during the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Melissa Rosenbloom and Claudia Warner, the executive vice presidents of luxury service company Gourmet Advisory Services, join CBSN to share how they came together to honor frontline workers. Source