A group of 11 Republican Senators announced plans to object to the election results in certain states during a joint session of Congress on January 6, citing allegations of voter fraud. The announcement comes despite no credible evidence of widespread fraud in the election. Weijia Jiang has more. Source
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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, January 2, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source
Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19
King, 87, has been admitted to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Source
U.K. teachers’ union urges schools to close
The government, which oversees schools in England, has already decided to keep all schools in London closed next week to try to stem new infections. Source
Mitch McConnell’s Louisville home vandalized with graffiti
The graffiti appears to be in response to McConnell’s refusal to increase stimulus checks. Source
3rd body found in Norwegian landslide; 7 still missing
Local police chief Ida Melbo Oeystese said it may still be possible to find survivors in air pockets inside the destroyed buildings. Source
A look at federal executions under the Trump administration
The U.S. government later this month is set to execute the only woman on federal death row. Federal executions have become commonplace under the Trump administration, with 10 people having been put to death since July and three more executions scheduled before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in. According to a recent article published by ProPublica, in the Trump administration’s rush to carry out these executions, it quote “trampled over an array of barriers, both legal and practical.” ProPublica reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss his reporting. Source
Titans Activate Punter Brett Kern from Reserve/COVID-19 List While Also Making Other Moves
Also on Saturday, the Titans activated kicker Sam Sloman and outside linebacker Brooks Reed from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. Both players will revert to the practice squad on Monday. Source
Distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors across U.S.
Demand for the coronavirus vaccine is high across the United States, especially for seniors. Lana Zak spoke with former Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson, who is CEO of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, about the push to get seniors vaccinated. Source
Over 3 million people cast early ballots ahead of Georgia Senate runoff races
The Georgia Senate runoff elections are just days away. Charles Bullock, III, a distinguished professor of public and international affairs at the University of Georgia, joined CBSN with the significance of the elections. Source