Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

There is evidence the far-right conspiracy group QAnon is merging with other established domestic extremist groups. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the false claims the groups are spreading and the risk they pose. Source

Ty Garbin is the first to be convicted in the high-profile case, and his detailed testimony of the alleged kidnapping plot could aid prosecutors in securing more convictions. Source

California was hit by powerful winds, torrential rain and packed snow. Source

The Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory warning of the potential for violence from domestic extremists in the coming weeks. Meanwhile the FBI says it’s combing through over 200,000 tips related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the investigation and what prompted security officials to issue the warning. Source

Biden’s COVID-19 “national strategy” and his statements to press only cite K-8 schools in his push to reopen “most” schools in his first 100 days. Source

The CDC announced there’s little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed. Source

Almost all U.S. Presidents have kept pets at the White House – some a little more extravagant than others. Source

Cloris Leachman, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress who kept us laughing on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died on January 26, 2021 at the age of 94. In this profile, which originally aired on “CBS Sunday Morning” November 22, 2015, Leachman talked about some of her classic performances, and showed off her prowess in preparing gourmet vegetarian dinners to correspondent Tracy Smith. Source

Leachman was known for her comedic work in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other TV series. Source