The Senate may have acquitted President Trump in his second impeachment trial, but his legal problems are far from over. CBS News legal expert and analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to break down the issues the former president is likely to face. Source
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Pentagon authorizes more troops to assist with avaccine effort
This will put the total number of active-duty troops supporting or ready to support at more than 4,700. Source
Trump acquittal further polarizes Republican party
Now that former President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate in his second impeachment trial, the Republican Party finds itself at a crossroads. Does the parry support Mr. Trump going forward? Matt Gorman, a former aide to Republicans Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush, and CBS News political contributor Lynda Tran join CBSN for a closer look. Source
5000-year-old “industrial-scale” brewery unearthed in Egypt
The brewery had the capacity to make enough beer to serve every person in a 40,000-seat sports stadium a pint. Source
Oklahoma activates National Guard as temperatures plunge
The weather system is moving into the Midwest and Northeast, causing major problems on the roads. Source
Millions lose power as temperatures plunge across southern Plains
A winter storm prompts a power emergency in Texas after conditions cancel flights and impact traffic across large swaths of the U.S. Source
Group of Republicans look to form anti-Trump party
After former President Trump was acquitted at his second impeachment trial, some conservatives are looking to form a separate political party to distance themselves from those loyal to Mr. Trump. Evan McMullin, the executive director of Stand Up Republic, joins CBSN to discuss their efforts and what’s next for the GOP. Source
Michael Jordan gifts $10 million for new medical clinics in hometown
“Everyone should have access to quality health care, no matter where they live, or whether or not they have insurance,” Jordan said. Source
Guinea confirms 3 dead from Ebola, first cases in 5 years
All seven positive cases attended the funeral of a nurse in Goueke on Feb. 1 and later showed Ebola symptoms. Source
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman, African to lead WTO
The 66-year-old Nigerian was named director-general by representatives of the 164 countries that make up the WTO. Source