The parents of a 14-year-old, who was falsely accused of taking Miya Ponsetto’s phone and then physically attacked by her, sit down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. Ponsetto now faces a slew of charges including attempted assault. Keyon Harrold Sr. and Kat Rodriguez discuss how their son is coping with the traumatic incident and what they think of Ponsetto’s arrest. Source
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China faces backlash over claim to have “emancipated” women’s minds
Twitter removed a post by China’s D.C. envoy claiming Beijing’s “process of eradicating extremism” in a Muslim region meant women were “no longer baby-making machines.” Source
House Intelligence Committee chair Adam Schiff on attack on the Capitol, possible Trump impeachment
Congressman Adam Schiff, House Intelligence Committee chair and House Manager during the Trump impeachment trial, joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the attack on the U.S. Capitol and whether he thinks Congress will impeach President Trump before he leaves office on January 20. Source
Chaplain says she performs last rites to COVID patients three times a day
David Begnaud follows an Apple Valley chaplain through a hospital as she offers prayers and helps grieving families. Source
Normal business at the White House despite calls for President Trump to resign
During President Trump’s last full week in office, it’s normal business at the White House. Despite calls to resign, Mr. Trump will visit the southern border this week and present the Medal of Freedom to some of his supporters. Paula Reid reports from the White House. Source
Officer resigns amid probe of her involvement in D.C. rally
Commanders at Fort Bragg said they were reviewing Captain Emily Rainey’s involvement in last week’s events in the nation’s capital. Source
Most Americans couldn’t cover a $1,000 financial emergency
Poll shows that fewer than 40% have that amount set aside for a medical bill, car repair or other unexpected costs. Source
China warns Trump admin on “dangerous path” with Taiwan outreach
Days before landmark visit by a senior U.S. official, enabled by a key policy change, Beijing says the moves will see the U.S. “severely punished by history.” Source
Eye Opener: Calls for President Trump’s impeachment grow
Calls for President Trump’s impeachment are growing, following the deadly attack on the Capitol. Also, the total number of coronavirus cases worldwide is at more than 90 million. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Most Japanese say postpone or cancel the Olympics as COVID surges
Overwhelming response to polling by Japanese news outlets is bad news for Tokyo organizers, who keep pushing for the delayed summer Games despite the pandemic. Source