Cheetos and Amazon were among the companies that scored with their ads, but a few commercials fumbled. Source
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Trump’s second impeachment trial threatens to overshadow Covid relief talks
The second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin tomorrow on Capitol Hill. This comes as President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to explain the latest developments. Source
Expert says Americans shouldn’t be concerned about cutting time to produce COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination efforts around the world are picking up steam. Meanwhile, Pfizer announced it expects to cut production time for its COVID-19 vaccine by nearly 50%. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has an update on the worldwide effort, and David Montefiori, a professor and director of Duke University’s Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine Research and Development, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Myanmar coup leaders threaten “action” to quell mounting protests
Martial law declared in parts of 2nd largest city as state TV warns “action must be taken,” signaling a possible crackdown on huge demonstrations. Source
“Hero Pay” ordinance prompts layoffs at two Southern California grocery stores
A new ordinance that would add $4.00 per hour to grocery workers’ pay has led Kroger to close two stores leaving essential workers out of work and having to fend for themselves. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Biden administration to “reengage” with U.N. Human Rights Council
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. would return to the U.N. Human Rights Council as an observer. Source
Pedro Gomez, ESPN baseball correspondent, dies at 58
Covered more than 25 World Series, but was best known for his coverage of Barry Bonds’ pursuit of the home-run record during the steroid controversy. Source
Biden says “I hope to God I live up to” the job of being president
“You know when it felt different? When I walked through the front doors of the White House after being sworn in,” the president said. Source
China arrests Australian TV anchor on spying allegations
The charges are highly unusual for an employee of a media outlet tightly controlled by China’s ruling Communist Party. Source
Scores feared dead as glacier collapse unleashes a wall of water
As a frantic search for survivors continues in northern India, experts say it’s the latest disaster linked to our warming climate. Source