Brene Brown, a New York Times bestselling author and researcher behind the popular TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability,” is out with a new podcast, “Unlocking Us,” about why doing something new is hard, but important. Brown joins “CBS This Morning” from Houston to discuss why the new normal we are all experiencing is a critical learning moment. Source
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Doctor in viral photo with son loses home to tornado
“Our house is gone,” his wife said. “Jared was inside, but he survived by the grace of God. Please pray for us as we begin to pick up the pieces.” Source
Face mask shortage in stockpile becomes political issue in election year
Why did the nation run out of masks? The Obama and Trump administrations each made funding decisions that point to reasons for the shortage. Source
James Corden hopes “Homefest” will be “uplifting”
“The Late Late Show” host, James Corden, returns to TV Monday night with a primetime special, “Homefest,” recorded from his garage. The show’s star-studded lineup includes Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Will Ferrell and Billie Eilish. Corden tells Gayle King he wants to remind people that despite our physical distance, we are all still connected. Source
CBS News’ Maria Mercader remembered as shining light
CBS News is mourning the loss of one of our own to the coronavirus. Maria Mercader, whose career at CBS News spanned more than three decades, was always a guiding spirit and a shining light. She battled health problems for decades, but she used her deep faith and her big smile to life up and inspire others. Anthony Mason remembers her life and career. Source
Infant dies from coronavirus in Chicago
An investigation is underway into what is believed to be the first infant death from the coronavirus in the U.S. The medical history of the baby, who lived in Chicago, was not released. The commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Allison Arwady, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the “unusual” case and why parents shouldn’t panic. Source
U.S. stockpile of medical supplies “very stressed”
There are more concerns that the United States may not have enough masks, gowns and ventilators to fight the coronavirus. Catherine Herridge speaks with Greg Burel, the former director of the largest U.S. stockpile of medical supplies, who says there is not enough inventory to meet the needs of doctors and nurses. Source
Antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients could be key to fighting virus
Patients who have been infected with the coronavirus and recovered could be the key to fighting the disease. One potential treatment uses the antibodies built up in the blood of patients who’ve had the illness. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with a doctor who is overseeing the treatment in Houston. Source
U.S. stockpile of medical supplies “very stressed,” ex-director says
Says the cost of purchasing and maintaining functioning ventilators is “a heavy lift” for the Strategic National Stockpile, considered our nation’s “very last lifeline” Source
Hanukkah stabbings victim dies 3 months after attack
Josef Neumann, 72, died Sunday night, the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council said in a tweet. Source