Anger in Texas over power outages during record winter freeze continued to mount as millions in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering. Source
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Biden looking to close Guantanamo Bay by 2024
The Biden administration is conducting a formal review of the military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The prison was established by former President George W. Bush in 2002 to house foreign terror suspects following 9/11. President Biden intends to close the prison by the end of his first term in 2024, reviving an Obama-era goal that never came to fruition. Carol Rosenberg, a New York Times reporter, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the potential closure. Source
2/17: Red and Blue
Biden meets with union leaders on COVID relief; Radio host Rush Limbaugh dies at age 70 Source
South Carolina House passes bill restricting most abortions
The proposal faces a final procedural vote that likely won’t change the outcome and will then be sent to the governor for his signature. Source
NAACP lawsuit will put Trump “out of business,” lawmaker says
Congressman Bennie Thompson and NAACP President Derrick Johnson talk to CBSN about their legal case over the Capitol riot. Source
CDC director defends N95 mask restrictions despite greater supply
Is there a shortage of medical-grade N95 respirator masks? It depends on who you ask. Source
4,000 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from freezing Texas waters
Volunteers are racing to save the state’s sea turtles as thousands suffer from hypothermia. Source
Facebook blocks Australian access to news
Australians won’t be able to view or share news on the social media platform. Source
3 North Korean hackers charged in global cyberattack
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean hackers over a wide-ranging scheme that included the attempted theft of more than $1.3 billion from banks around the world — and cyberattacks targeting the entertainment industry. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBSN contributor and Strategy Risks founder, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments. Source
Rideshare and delivery drivers demand more PPE
“Eleven months into this pandemic and workers are still asking for the most basic life-saving protections for themselves, their families, and their communities,” one driver said. Source