Hall-of-fame triathlete Chris Mosier, the first openly transgender man on Team USA, is credited with pushing the International Olympic Committee to change its policy on transgender athletes. Now, he’s hoping to inspire others and advocate for change in sports and beyond. Source

At least a dozen Republican senators say they will officially object to Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College during a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. The group, led by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, cites unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud even though the allegations have all failed in court. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more. Source

The New York Times visual investigations team built a 3D model of the scene of Breonna Taylor’s death and pieced together critical sequences of events to show how poor planning and shoddy police work led to a fatal outcome. New York Times senior producer of visual investigations Malachy Browne joined CBSN to discuss the analysis. Source

The NFL has officially finished its regular season despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the league is focusing on the playoffs. CBS Sports NFL writer Will Brinson joins CBSN to discuss. Source

CBSN will broadcast live starting when polls close at 7 p.m. Source

Congressman Ted Lieu and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice suggested the president may have violated federal and state law. Source

Hot buttered rum, Irish coffees, mulled wine and other hot libations seen as “a survival mechanism” as restaurants navigate outdoor dining in chilly weather. Source

Indonesia is doing it differently than the U.S. and U.K. – and there is a method behind their strategy. Source

The situation at some Los Angeles County hospitals has grown so dire, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was called in to help. Source

Scientists are optimistic that existing vaccines could be adapted, and they expect trial data soon to help determine whether the new variant really is vaccine-resistant. Source