In a first-of-its-kind Zoom call, leaders from more than 100 major U.S. companies across industries brainstormed ways to combat the wave of restrictive voter laws sweeping the country. Groups ranging from American Airlines and United to Walmart and AMC Theatres came together virtually in the hopes of fighting voter suppression, making it clear they do not fear reprisals for stepping into politics. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
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White House issues reports on states’ infrastructure needs
President Biden is poised to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Monday to discuss his infrastructure plan. Source
Chipotle investigated after norovirus outbreak
Chipotle has been served with a federal subpoena as part of a criminal investigation tied to a norovirus outbreak at one of its restaurants. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details. Source
Latest cutting edge tech revealed at CES electronics expo
The latest technology has been unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. CNET editor-at-large Brian Cooley joins CBSN to talk technology. Source
More than 100 corporate leaders meet to discuss state voting laws
Organizers also stressed that the meeting was being put together long before Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell denounced companies’ reactions to Georgia’s law. Source
Officer shot, two others hurt in chase in Georgia
The officer who was shot was life-flighted to a hospital. There was no the condition of any of the injured officers or on any suspects. Source
Western U.S. may be entering worst drought in modern history
The stage is set for an escalation of extreme dry conditions, with widespread water restrictions expected and yet another dangerous fire season ahead. Source
Illinois flooding puts 14,000 acres under water
A levee breach in Illinois sent water from the Mississippi River flooding into Alexander County, where at least 125 structures have been destroyed. As David Begnaud reports, many residents are doing everything they can to save their homes. Source
Crews find Navy ship unseen by human eyes for nearly 8 decades
The USS Johnston is the deepest wreck ever discovered. Source
Dive to world’s deepest known shipwreck reaches U.S. warship
Only 141 of the USS Johnston’s 327 crew survived when the ship was sunk on October 25, 1944, according to the Navy. Source