Two caregivers have been placed on administrative leave as the hospital investigates. Source
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Dow hits 35K for the first time as stocks continue to shine
Blue-chip index reaches new milestone as investors cheer strong corporate profits and look past inflation jump. Source
Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” budget proposal
Democrats unveiled a major budget plan Tuesday advancing President Joe Biden’s ambitious agenda, a day after the president slammed voting changes in GOP-led states. The $3.5 trillion-proposal would expand Medicare, address climate change and focus on other progressive items. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments. Source
Inflation surge driven by increase in used car and gas prices
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor shows the Consumer Price Index jumped to 5.4%, the largest increase in 13 years. Experts say the rise is being driven in part by an increase in prices of used cars, gas and hotel stays. Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody’s Analytics, joined CBSN to explain the reasons for the spike and his predictions for the coming year. Source
40-year mystery of Jupiter’s X-ray aurora flares finally uncovered
New data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals a “beautiful chain of events,” one researcher says. Source
18 attorneys general call for improved car-seat standards
Attorneys general in 17 states and the District of Columbia are demanding federal regulators create a side-impact crash-test standard and better labeling standards for children’s car seats. Source
U.S. overdose deaths hit record during pandemic in 2020
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths. Source
Cars — new, used, rental — are driving inflation higher
Here’s why everything with wheels seems to be getting pricier — and when that trend is likely to reverse. Source
Rome court defends convictions of 2 Americans: “Murderous fury”
Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, were convicted of homicide, attempted extortion and other charges. Source
More than 70 people dead as riots sweep South Africa
More than 70 people have been killed in riots in parts of South Africa over the past several days. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta joins “CBSN AM” from Johannesburg to discuss the latest. Source