The cold weather and lack of power have led to a rise in 911 calls and hospitalizations. Here’s how to help. Source
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The best companies to work for as rated by Black employees
Survey of some of America’s best-known companies shows how race can shape workers’ experience in Corporate America. Source
U.S. life expectancy plunged a full year in first half of 2020
Blacks and Hispanics were hit hardest as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths, the CDC says. Source
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Frigid temperatures devastate Texas power grid; Liberals and conservatives find common ground through conversation Source
How New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has handled the pandemic
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing criticism over his administration’s handling of nursing home deaths curing the pandemic. Josefa Velásquez, senior reporter at the independent nonprofit newsroom The City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more. Source
Firefighter severely burned in wildfire released from hospital
Dylan Van Iwaarden, 26, was one of two firefighters injured during the Silverado Fire in Orange County last year. He underwent 17 surgeries. Source
Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams at Australian Open
Osaka reached her fourth major final by beating Williams 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her winning streak to 20 matches. Source
Texas power outages stretch into third day amid record cold
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
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