More than 27 million Americans are on their way to full inoculation after receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Susannah Hills joins CBSN to discuss the increased efforts to vaccinate the country and how having already had the disease can affect getting vaccinated, as well as a new study that suggest reinfection may not be as rare as once thought. Source
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Greta Thunberg backs Indian farmers’ protest despite “threats”
The government in New Delhi has dismisses celebrity interjections into a months-long standoff as “sensationalist social media hashtags.” Source
How countries use fear and intimidation to silence critics beyond their borders
A growing number of authoritarian governments use fear and intimidation to silence exiles and diasporas who challenged their rule and are now living overseas. Nate Schenkkan, director of research strategy at watchdog organization Freedom House, joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the phenomenon, known as transnational repression, and how people who fled their home countries to escape harassment are still subject to threats and violence in other nations. Source
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Joins Titans to Remind Fans to Drive Sober During Super Bowl Weekend
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is partnering with the Tennessee Titans to remind Tennesseans that “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.” Source
Queen Latifah on CBS’ “The Equalizer,” racial injustice and possible “Living Single” reunion
Grammy-winning artist and Oscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss portraying a former CIA agent in the TV reboot of CBS’ “The Equalizer.” She talks about how her dad’s experience as an officer influenced her performance, and how the show addresses racial injustice. Source
Country star Morgan Wallen faces industry backlash after he’s caught on video using racial slur
Country artist Morgan Wallen has apologized after a new video obtained by TMZ shows him using a racial slur. Wallen’s record label suspended his recording contract indefinitely, major radio groups have stopped playing his music and the Academy of Country Music says he is no longer eligible for the upcoming awards ceremony. His Nashville peers like Maren Morris and Mickey Guyton are also denouncing his behavior. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says goal is for Super Bowl fans to “arrive healthy,” “leave healthy”
As football fans count down to Super Bowl LV, Jamie Yuccas looks at how health officials are working with the NFL to make sure the big game doesn’t turn into a super spreader event. Raymond James Stadium, which holds 65,000, will be at roughly one-third capacity as the Buccaneers face off against the Chiefs Sunday. Source
Watch Live: President Biden makes remarks at State Department
President Joe Biden will deliver his inaugural foreign policy speech as president. Source
Fired Ohio police officer charged with murder for killing Andre Hill, a Black man holding a phone
Former Columbus, Ohio Police Officer Adam Coy was indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury for shooting and killing Andre Hill in December. The charges also include felonious assault and dereliction of duty. Source
Judge gives Biden administration more time in Trump tax returns case
The House Ways and Means Committee went to court in 2019 to force the Treasury Department to comply with subpoenas for six years of former President Donald Trump’s tax information. Source