Shiffrin became the first American winner of the women’s combined since Tamara McKinney won it in 1989 at the worlds in Vail. Source
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Cybersecurity expert on Russian hack, other cyber threats facing the U.S.
U.S. intelligence officials believe Russia is responsible for the hacking of more than 18,000 government and private computer networks, allowing the hackers to access government information. Bryson Bort, founder and CEO of the cybersecurity platform SCYTHE spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about how a hack this extensive could happen, what other governments are cyber threats to the U.S. and why private American businesses are likely safe from this hack. Source
NASA’s Perseverance rover closes in on Mars
Perseverance is landing on Mars with a mission to search for signs of ancient life. Source
Michael Jordan announces $10 million donation to open health clinics in his hometown
NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced he is making a $10 million donation to Novant Health, to open new health clinics in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. The news comes after he donated $7 million in 2017 to open two clinics in Charlotte, which provide primary medical care and mental health services to uninsured and under-insured communities. Source
Inside United Airlines’ in-airport coronavirus testing center
The digital platform allows passengers to do everything from check COVID-19 requirements to schedule a test at the terminal. Source
Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us,” on the economic costs of racism
Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the economic costs of racism and how members of all races have lost out because of racist public policies. Source
Trump faces other potential legal problems following impeachment trial
Democrats fell 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority they needed to convict former President Trump at his impeachment trial. But Mr. Trump could face other legal challenges in the months ahead as Georgia investigates his contacts with state election officials and New York prosecutors look into his finances. CBS News legal expert and analyst joined CBSN to discuss what could come next. Source
Scientists identify 7 coronavirus variants that originated in U.S., new study says
A study released Sunday shows scientists have identified at least seven variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 that seem to have originated in the U.S. Dr. Ron Elfenbien joined CBSN to discuss the variants and their mutations as well as new federal recommendations for reopening schools. Source
60 Seconds with Simone Biles
Gold-medalist American gymnast Simone Biles tells Sharyn Alfonsi what she’s optimistic about, what lesson she learned watching sports documentaries, and how many moves in gymnastics are named after her. Source
Study: Pfizer vaccine 94% effective at preventing symptomatic infections
The study found a 94% drop in symptomatic infections and a 92% drop in serious cases of the disease among those vaccinated. Source