Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new book, “Every Day is a Gift,” a memoir recounting her life from a childhood in Southeast Asia to losing both her legs in Iraq and eventually being elected to the U.S. Senate. Plus, her conversation with the Biden administration on Asian representation, and the recent rise in attacks on Asian-Americans. Source
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Massive cargo ship blocking Suez Canal “successfully refloated”
The cargo ship that has been blocking the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, has finally been moved. However, the head of the company involved in the rescue effort has urged caution, warning the rest of the operation would not be easy. Charlie D’Agata reports Source
WorldView: Indonesia church attack and more
In WorldView, we are following the latest on a suicide bombing at a Catholic church in Indonesia, Myanmar’s military coup, Mexico’s coronavirus death toll update, and an attack in Mozambique that killed dozens. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” with the roundup. Source
Live Updates: Opening statements in trial of ex-cop in George Floyd’s death
Prosecutors are expected to lay out their case against the former Minneapolis officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Source
White House considers response to Georgia’s new voting law
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “CBSN AM” with a look at how the Biden administration is responding to a controversial new voting law that was just approved in Georgia. Source
Flu epidemic spreads to 43 states
The CDC reports that the flu epidemic has worsened in the past week with the death toll rising to 21 children. Mutations in the virus have also made the current flu vaccine less effective. Source
Independent study finds toxic carcinogen above FDA limit in several hand sanitizer brands
An independent study by Valisure found more than 20 hand sanitizers that exceeded the FDA limit of benzene, a carcinogen that can cause blood disorders after prolonged exposure. Dr. Jon LaPook visited the Valisure labs to see the testing process. Source
The flu is hitting the U.S. full force
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says almost all states have widespread flu activity and the vaccine only works in about a third of cases. CBS News’ Alison Harmelin reports. Source
Researchers develop antibiotic without common side-effect
Stanford University make a breakthrough concerning a common class of antibiotic that can cause hearing loss. And the FDA approves the highest number of drugs in 18 years. Eboni Williams reports on some of the day’s top health stories from New York. Source
Residents will get to see “Selma” for free
Residents of Selma, Alabama, can see the civil rights era-movie “Selma” for free beginning Jan. 9. And the groundbreaking biopic “Life Itself,” expected to be heavily awarded during award season, is coming out on DVD. Bigad Shaban has those stories and more in today’s Eye on Entertainment Source