Smith tells Norah O’Donnell about coming back from an injury that endangered his life and nearly cost him his leg. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source
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Some Republicans argue Trump’s pre-riot comments are protected speech
President Trump could face legal troubles for his comments prior to the attack at the U.S. Capitol that led to five deaths. Some Republicans are defending him, citing a Supreme Court case that involved a KKK leader. Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to discuss the potential legal fallout for the president. Source
The best gadgets you might have missed at CES
Tech companies rolled out new devices geared to pandemic living from monitoring your health to providing comfort. Source
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CBS News Congressional Correspondent Source
COVID-19 deaths create work overload for funeral homes
Funeral directors say they’ve been inundated with extra work, forcing their staff to work longer hours than usual. The rise in demand has been particularly tough on family-owned funeral homes in small or rural communities. Source
Capitol rioter known as “QAnon Shaman” will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the “QAnon Shaman,” is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained. Source
“48 Hours” preview: The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff
This week’s “48 Hours” investigates the case of a young Texas woman who may have been murdered because she resembled the killer’s ex-girlfriend. In 2016, police discovered the body of 24-year-old college student Jackie Vandagriff the morning after she met Charles Bryant at a bar. As police investigated, they learned Bryant had been stalking another woman, his ex-girlfriend Caitlin Mathis, and that Vandagriff may have been targeted because of her likeness to his ex. Mathis spoke to CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod in her first television interview, and Axelrod joined CBSN to discuss the case. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (January 17)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Nancy Pelosi addresses Trump impeachment, inauguration security concerns
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference at the Capitol Visitor Center on Friday, two days after the House voted to impeach President Trump for a second time. Watch her remarks. Source
Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine. Source