President Biden is pushing a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, arguing that it could help return children to the classroom sooner. But Republicans oppose the massive price tag, which includes $130 billion to reopen schools. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Nashville friends find joy in weekly high five
Two longtime friends keep their friendship alive with a clap, snap and high five. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, January 29, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Early data shows racial disparity in coronavirus vaccine recipients
Black and Latinos are more likely to die from the coronavirus, but people of color are significantly behind White Americans in receiving the vaccine — despite having a higher death rate. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Court allows U.S. to resume expelling unaccompanied children
While U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it’s unclear if the Biden administration will do so. Source
Early data shows racial disparity in vaccine recipients
Black and Latino Americans are more likely to die from COVID-19 — but are less likely to receive the vaccine. Source
Pioneering actress Cicely Tyson dies at 96
Gayle King takes a look back on the life of legendary actress and civil rights icon Cicely Tyson, who died Thursday at the age of 96. Source
Deadly winter storm system moves East with 100 million in path
A major winter storm could leave cities in the East under more than a foot of snow. Lonnie Quinn has the weekend forecast. Source
Johnson and Johnson finds COVID-19 vaccine 85% effective against severe cases
Johnson and Johnson’s single shot COVID-19 vaccine is bringing new hope in the race to vaccinate Americans. Trials showed the vaccine largely prevented moderate and severe cases. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
AMC, Nokia and other “meme stocks” targeted by Wallstreetbets
GameStop isn’t the only struggling company whose stock has surged after retail investors flooded in. Source