Prince Harry is writing a memoir about the “man I have become,” he said. The book is due out next year. Source
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Jeff Bezos set to blast off on historic space flight
Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos is heading to space aboard a fully automated spacecraft. Mark Strassmann has a preview. Source
Capitol rioter convicted of felony gets 8 months in prison
U.S. Capitol rioter Paul Hodgkins, who waved a “Trump 2020” on the Senate chamber floor on January 6, has been sentenced to eight months in prison. The Florida resident told the court he was ashamed of his actions. Source
COVID-19 infections surge in U.S. as virus hammers unvaccinated people
COVID-19 is on the rise in the U.S., and most of the people dying or hospitalized because of the virus aren’t vaccinated. New cases have spiked almost 70% over the past week. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest. Source
U.S. and allies accuse China of worldwide cybercrime spree
The Biden administration is blaming China for widespread cybercrime, including a Microsoft hack that affected tens of thousands of private and public entities earlier this year. The Chinese embassy is calling these accusations a “malicious smear.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss these new claims, and the latest developments at the White House. Source
McCarthy taps five Republicans to serve on January 6 Select Committee
House GOP leader picks Congressman Jim Banks for top GOP role on committee investigating Capitol attack. Source
Van Horn, Texas, gearing up for international fame with Blue Origin launch
The tiny town of Van Horn, Texas, is preparing for an influx of people and international attention ahead of Jeff Bezos’ launch to space. Blue Origin’s first human flight will launch from its facility just to the north of the town. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
2 Confederate statues removed in Charlottesville, Virginia
Two statues of Confederate generals were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. One of them, the Robert E. Lee statue, was at the center of a violent white supremacist rally nearly four years ago. Source
Wildfires and weather delay hundreds of flights in Denver
The delays in Denver were caused by the planes having to be spaced out due to visibility, officials said. Source
Biden discusses economic recovery ahead of infrastructure push
President Joe Biden spoke about jobs and his plans for economic recovery Monday, including the negotiated bipartisan infrastructure framework, as the nation continues reopening from the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks. Source