Hosted by Jane Pauley: In our cover story, David Pogue examines how extreme weather events are creating “climate refugees.” Plus: Ted Koppel talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about government efforts against the coronavirus; Kelefa Sanneh looks at businesses deciding whether to allow employees to continue working from home; Seth Doane meets Italian artisans who are keeping alive their country’s fashion industry hard-hit by the pandemic; Mark Whitaker interviews Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman; and Lee Cowan looks back at the career of broadcaster Larry King. Source
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Video shows Tacoma officer drive into crowd, injuring at least 1
“This officer just ran this group of people over and then fled the scene,” a woman at the scene told CBS Seattle affiliate KIRO-TV. Source
Member of Trump’s first impeachment defense team discusses upcoming Senate trial
The House will deliver a single article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, charging former President Trump with “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Robert Ray, a former member of Mr. Trump’s defense team during his first impeachment trial and the former independent counsel during the Clinton administration, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with his analysis. Source
Biden making environmental issues and climate change a priority
President Biden is making climate policy a key priority of his first few days in office. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM to talk about the president’s environmental initiatives. Source
Chicago teachers vote against order to resume in-person learning
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic for not returning to in-person instruction. Source
Remembering Hank Aaron’s legacy and fight for social justice
Baseball fans are mourning the loss of Henry “Hank” Aaron, a Hall of Famer who used his fame and stature to fight for racial justice. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about how Aaron inspired many athletes to take active roles in their own communities. Source
National Guardsman who is also a teacher leads Zoom classes while deployed at U.S. Capitol
Sergeant Jacob Kohut is a member of the National Guard and a band teacher in Virginia. So when he was activated to help secure the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, he found a way to balance both jobs. He still teaches his virtual classes — only he’s doing it in the back of a military vehicle, parked outside the federal building, in his fatigues. Source
A “Facing Forward” special: Birx and Gottlieb on coronavirus response
On this special edition of “Facing Forward,” Margaret Brennan talks with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and her full interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Source
Gottlieb “fairly confident” that new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil. Source
Doctor explains the challenges of vaccinating the American population
Doctors are urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Ruth Karron, the director of the Center for Immunization Research at Johns Hopkins University, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and its efficacy. She also discusses the differences between the new strains overseas and how much of a concern they are. Source