A man from California is facing criminal charges in Chicago after hiding in O’Hare Airport for nearly three months. The man said he was living there because he was afraid to fly. Source
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U.S. expected to hit 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by February, CDC warns
“We still yet haven’t seen the ramifications of what happened from the holiday travel … I think we still have some dark weeks ahead,” the CDC’s incoming director said. Source
Unprecedented security effort in Washington, D.C., ahead of Biden inauguration
New video shows rioters threaten members of Congress and Vice President Mike Pence during the assault on the Capitol. This comes as the level of security in Washington, D.C., is at an unprecedented level. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source
“We’re coming for you”: New videos from inside the U.S. Capitol riot
Of the 1,000 people who may have entered the Capitol on January 6, federal investigators are focusing on extremist groups that may have scoped out the building and trained for the assault. Source
Militia group suspects, Army Reservist charged in Capitol riot
Prosecutors are probing Capitol rioters who used military-style tactics and are examining questions of coordination. Source
Cuomo: Vaccine rollout depends on how fast hospitals use up doses
The New York governor has pushed for the federal government to make more doses of the vaccine available. Source
Trump expected to grant up to 100 clemency actions Tuesday
Tuesday marks President Trump’s final full day in office. Source
New book explores Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on the 1960 election
“Nine Days: The Race to Save Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Win the 1960 Election” is a new book written by father and son Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick. They joined CBSN to discuss why they wrote the book and how the actions of King, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon at that time changed the trajectory of the country. Source
Biden taps Warren ally for key financial regulation role
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights. Source
Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants. Source