Extraordinary security measures are being taken in Washington, D.C and across the country ahead of Inauguration Day, as new details come to light about just how close a violent mob got to Vice President Mike Pence during the deadly siege on the Capitol. Nikole Killion reports. Source
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Eye Opener: Massive security effort underway in Washington
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Woman’s apology for alleged assault on teen not “genuine,” family says
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NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID-19
“I pray every day that this nightmare of a virus will subside and I beg everyone to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions,” Towns wrote on social media. Source
More arrests announced as inauguration security takes shape
Some extremists are motivated by belief that Mr. Biden would be an illegitimate president, according to the bulletin. Source
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Live Updates: More arrests announced as inauguration security takes shape
Some extremists are motivated by belief that Mr. Biden would be an illegitimate president, according to the bulletin. Source
Facebook blocks new events near White House and Capitol
Facebook made the announcement hours after CBS News learned that the Department of Homeland Security said that domestic extremists pose the highest possible threat to Joe Biden’s inauguration next week. Source
Biden outlines COVID-19 vaccination plan
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday outlined his plan to vaccinate 100 million Americans in his first 100 days in office. “I am convinced we can get it done,” Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks. Source
U.S. records deadliest week since the pandemic began as frustration grows over vaccination efforts
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his coronavirus vaccination program on Friday, as the nation wrapped up its deadliest week since the start of the pandemic. Meanwhile, vaccination efforts stumbled this week as states raised concerns of short supply. Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña joined CBSN to break down the latest. Source