Wolf said battles over the legality of his appointment “divert attention and resources away from the important work of the Department in this critical time.” Source
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New videos show how the assault on the U.S. Capitol unfolded, as more arrests are made
Law enforcement authorities are continuing to arrest individuals accused of being involved in Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, new videos are emerging on social media showing how rioters stormed the building, with some chanting to hang Vice President Mike Pence. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Temptation in Texas
A “48 Hours” interview with the wife of a millionaire shot dead turns the case upside down. Is there more to the story? Correspondent Peter Van Sant has the update. | Read story Source
WorldView: China bars WHO’s COVID investigators; Hong Kong pro-democracy activists arrested
China has blocked a World Health Organization team of experts conducting an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus from entering the country. In Hong Kong, police arrested at least 53 pro-democracy activists. And U.S. intelligence agencies have formally named Russia as the likely source of the massive cyber-hack revealed in December 2020. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London with those stories. Source
Vote count continues in Georgia with one Senate runoff too close to call
CBS News is projecting Democrat Raphael Warnock will win one of the Georgia Senate runoffs, while the second remains a toss-up as vote counting continues. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM from Atlanta to talk about the factors that impacted the crucial runoff races. Source
2 NBA games postponed as league considers health protocol update
The Pelicans, Mavericks, Celtics, and Bulls matchups have all been rescheduled. Source
Footwear maker Doc Martens plans to go public in London
Investors want to cash in on the footwear maker’s rapid growth now that its chunky shoes are hip again. Source
California governor gives COVID update as deaths spike
The state saw 10,000 deaths over the last month. Source
Pompeo designating Yemen’s Houthi rebels a terrorist group as tensions rise with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says U.S. will designate the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist organization. Barbara Slavin, director of the Future of Iran Initiative, joins CBSN to explain what that means and why Pompeo is making this move with less than two weeks left in the Trump administration. Source
Paler sues Amazon for pulling plug on social network
Site popular with far right alleges it’s being penalized for political reasons and to squash competition. Source