Harvard’s Avi Loeb says object that whizzed by Earth in 2017 was probably debris from an advanced alien technology – space junk from many light years away. Source
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Pfizer says its vaccine seems effective vs. two COVID variants
But company says it still has to test it against a new wrinkle in one of those emerging, highly contagious variants. Source
Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies
Civil War heritage organizations have recognized Jackson’s quiet role in history, one that she hid for all but the final three years of her life. Source
Boston Marathon bomber sues over ballcap, showers in prison
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 26, calls his treatment in the handwritten suit “unlawful, unreasonable and discriminatory.” Source
David Becker on Trump’s election challenges amid assault on Capitol
Despite the assault on the Capitol, Becker told “The Takeout” that this election “worked better than any election in history, and this is with the highest turnout we’d ever seen.” Source
Woman who falsely said Black teen stole her phone arrested
“SoHo Karen” accused him of taking her phone in a NYC hotel and was seen on video tackling him, was arrested in her home state of California. Source
President Trump addresses assault on Capitol Hill in video message
Through a pre-recorded message released on the official White House Twitter page Thursday night, President Trump condemned the violence that unfolded a day before, and said he was focusing on a smooth transition of power come January 20th. Democratic congresswoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the president’s latest message, as well as her experience being inside the Capitol as rioters stormed the building. Source
FBI offers reward for information on pipe bombs set during Capitol assault
The FBI is offering $50,000 for information “leading to the location, arrest, and conviction” of whoever is responsible. Source
Capitol Police officer dies after pro-Trump riot
At least four civilians also died, including three people who police said suffered medical emergencies and one woman who was fatally shot by police. Source
CBS Evening News, January 7, 2021
Fears of new attacks after rioters breach Capitol; Unsung heroes protect hallmark of democracy Source