Pinkney signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in April of 2020 following the NFL Draft. Source
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House preparing to impeach Trump for 2nd time as GOP support grows
The Democratic-led House is preparing to impeach President Trump for the second time, charging him with incitement of insurrection. Unlike last year’s impeachment, this one is gaining support from a number of Republicans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
What COVID-19 cases after Capitol lockdown say about the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine
House Democrats are raising concern over safety measures on Capitol Hill after three lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19 following last week’s deadly assault. All three had received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in recent weeks. Dr. Leo Nissola, a medical expert and immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN to discuss what this tells us about the protection of a single jab. Source
Fear grips Capitol Hill: “Untouchable? We’re all touchable now”
The assault on the Capitol has left lawmakers feeling increasingly vulnerable about their security. Source
Your remote workspace is about to get an upgrade
New devices, from work chairs with heat and massage to computers attuned to Zoom, may be next for remote workers. Source
WorldView: Alexey Navalny to return to Russia; North Korea vows to boost nuclear program
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny took to social media to announce he is returning to Russia after recovering from a nerve-agent attack. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is continuing to build its nuclear program. And Ontario has announced a state of emergency over coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM with today’s headlines from around the world. Source
Pelosi says Trump poses “clear and present danger” ahead of impeachment vote
Kicking off the debate over the second impeachment of President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged her colleagues to punish the president for inciting the attack on the Capitol. “We know that the president of the United States incited this insurrection, this armed rebellion, against our common country,” she said. “He must go. He is a clear and present danger to the nation that we all love.” Watch her remarks. Source
Female veterans detail health challenges after serving at K2 military base
Data collected by a nonprofit found 40% of former women service members who were at the base self-report at least one miscarriage, 8% report breast or uterine cancers and 30% report ovarian cancer or related issues. Source
New York City to terminate Trump Organization contracts
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will cancel contracts with the Central Park Carousel, Wollman and Lasker skating rinks in Central Park and the Ferry Point Golf Course in the Bronx. Source
National Guard troops fill Capitol due to high threat level
There are approximately 2,000 troops in the Capitol because of a “very high” threat level. Source