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Indonesian passenger jet disappears from radar moments after take off
An Indonesian passenger jet disappeared from radar moments after taking off from Jakarta this Saturday. The Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 was carrying 62 passengers, all of whom are missing and feared dead. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
U.S. coronavirus infections surpass 22 million as vaccination distribution falters
Coronavirus cases are still surging across the nation, with more than 22 million confirmed cases and over 371,000 fatalities. Meanwhile, slow vaccine distribution continues to be a problem throughout the country. Danya Bacchus has more. Source
Authorities searching for Capitol rioters
Authorities have so far arrested nearly 100 people involved in the deadly overtake of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Many of those arrested also face financial consequences after being fired from their jobs for their involvement. Charlie Demar reports. Source
Capitol Hill rioters face multiple criminal charges
Several Capitol Hill rioters are facing multiple criminal charges, such as unauthorized entry and theft of government property. Authorities are also investigating the motives of protesters who brought weapons and zip ties to the protest. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Rare snow in Spain leaves 4 dead, brings country to standstill
The national weather agency reported that as of 7 a.m., the snowfall in Madrid reached a level unseen in half a century. Source
Pipe bombs found at DNC and RNC buildings were viable
It’s unclear how big they were or how much damage they could have done. Source
Vice President Pence yet to speak to President Trump in days following attack on Capitol
Sources tell CBS News that Vice President Mike Pence has not spoken to President Trump since the attack on the Capitol building. Pence has also not yet responded to Democrats’ calls to invoke the 25th amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office. Vice News political correspondent Liz Landers joined CBSN to give insight on what Pence may do in the coming days. Source
California hospitals struggle to keep up with surging COVID cases
Coronavirus cases are surging across the U.S., especially in California, where health officials are reporting one in five patients are testing positive for COVID-19. Lana Zak spoke with Dr. Nicole Van Groningen from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center about the coronavirus crisis in California. Source
Biden’s dog Major will get his own “Indoguration”
Major’s “Indoguration” marks the first time a shelter pup has ever become First Dog. Source