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
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Man arrested for allegedly living in airport for months
The man was using an I.D. badge that an airport employee lost back in October. Source
Fired Florida COVID-19 data scientist charged with illegal access to state computer
Rebekah Jones, Florida’s former state COVID-19 data scientist, turned herself in to police after a warrant was issued for her arrest alleging illegal use of the state’s computer system. She previously accused top officials of manipulating data to downplay the state’s coronavirus outbreak. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero reports. Source
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny detained after returning to Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been detained upon his return to Moscow from Germany, where he was recovering from a nerve agent poisoning. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
New COVID-19 variant discovered in California as U.S. death toll nears 400,000
Efforts to administer the coronavirus vaccine are ramping up in the U.S., but the nation is nearing the horrifying milestone of 400,000 deaths from COVID-19. Meanwhile, researchers have found a new variant of the disease in hard-hit California. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Museum of London to display Trump Baby balloon
As the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land. Source
Dozens of tennis players in lockdown ahead of Australian Open
The number of tennis players in quarantine swelled to 72 ahead of the Australian Open after a fifth positive coronavirus test from the charter flights bringing players, coaches, officials and media to Melbourne for the season-opening major. CBS News’ Ian Lee reports. Source
Report shows fundraising and organization behind protesters who stormed the Capitol
A new report from The New York Times reveals how some Trump supporters organized and raised money ahead of the January 6th protest that turned into assault on the U.S. Capitol. David Kirkpatrick, an international correspondent for The Times, joined CBSN to talk about his reporting. Source
5-year-old launches diversity book drive
A kindergarten student noticed the books she reads in class rarely include characters who look like her. She’s trying to change that. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim reports. Source
Official: “No special treatment” for 72 Aussie Open players in quarantine
“The virus doesn’t treat you specially, so neither do we,” said Daniel Andrews, Victoria’s state premier. Source