Siegfried Fischbacher and his longtime show business partner, Roy Horn, astonished millions with their extraordinary magic tricks as Siegfried & Roy. Source
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Pope Francis, predecessor Benedict, get a 1st shot of COVID vaccine
The current pontiff is 84 and missing half of a lung, while Pope Emeritus Benedict is 93, so both are at high risk of serious coronavirus complications. Source
How Trump’s second impeachment will impact Washington and the nation
The House has impeached President Donald Trump for a second time, accusing him of inciting the deadly riot on the Capitol Hill. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBSN AM” to talk about the impact of this vote. Source
WorldView: WHO scientists in Wuhan to investigate coronavirus; Ugandans vote in tense election
Ten scientists from the World Health Organization have landed in Wuhan, China, to investigate how the novel coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft met virtually with Taiwan’s leader, despite anger from China. Ugandans went to the polls for a presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has today’s headlines from around the world. Source
Assault on the Capitol: Understanding the trauma and how to get help
It’s been more than a week since a mob of Trump supporters attacked the Capitol. The deadly assault left many people at the Capitol and those around the country who witnessed the violence struggling to process what happened. Dr. Daniel Bober, a forensic psychiatrist and former mental health policy fellow, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder and ways to heal. Source
Conversion therapy ban introduced in Indiana
Senator J.D. Ford, the first openly LGBTQ legislator in Indiana, has announced a bill to ban the discredited anti-LGBTQ practice. Source
Watch Live: Officials discuss Flint water probe after ex-health chief charged
Nick Lyon pleaded not guilty during an appearance in court. Moments later, his old boss, former Gov. Rick Snyder, also pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of willful neglect of duty. Source
Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem at Biden’s inauguration
In addition to the inauguration ceremony, there will also be a star-studded primetime special hosted by Tom Hanks. Source
“Sesame Street” star Elmo gives kids tips on how to stay healthy and happy during the pandemic
With kids across the country attending school remotely, a survey with parents found that they are concerned that their children are missing out on important social interactions. Being isolated can be especially tough on younger children, so “Sesame Street’s” Elmo shared his tips on how to stay healthy and happy during the pandemic. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Nashville family creates safer electric wheelchair that prevents collisions, falls
Nearly 2.7 million Americans rely on wheelchairs to get around, but every year, more than 100,000 are injured in wheelchair-related accidents. Inspired by one of their own, a Nashville family took it upon themselves to make wheelchairs safer. For the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union, Omar Villafranca meets the two brothers who developed a wheelchair that Time magazine named one of the best inventions of 2020. Source