Republicans voted to not adopt any of the Democrats’ 11 amendments to the Senate impeachment trial rules, setting up opening arguments in the case. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to break down day one of the trial. Source
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Planned Parenthood acting CEO speaks out on abortion in Davos
Planned Parenthood leader Alexis McGill Johnson is defending women’s health and reproductive rights while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. CBS News reporter Kate Smith spoke to Johnson about abortion in the U.S. and how Roe vs. Wade is viewed 47 years later. Source
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Senate trial resumes after tense first day; U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln is home after 10 months at sea Source
RuPaul to host SNL for first time
RuPaul isn’t the only first-timer to take on SNL hosting duties next month Source
What is the coronavirus now blamed for 17 deaths in China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the spread of a deadly new strain of virus, and now there’s a confirmed case in the United States. Source
First U.S. case of deadly coronavirus diagnosed in Washington state
The first case of China’s new and deadly coronavirus has been reported in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the patient is in his 30s and traveled in November to Wuhan, China, the center of the outbreak. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined “CBSN AM” to discuss from Everett, Washington, where the patient is quarantined. Source
Terry Jones, Monty Python star, dies at 77
Terry Jones, a founding member of Monty Python, died Tuesday night at the age of 77. He appeared in the comedy troupe’s TV series and movies, including “Life of Brian” and “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” One of Jones’ most iconic lines was “He’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy” in “Life of Brian.” Source
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware. Source
Impeachment live updates: Senate sets rules for trial on heated first day
Proceedings stretched into the early morning as Democrats failed in their efforts to have subpoenas issued for witnesses and documents. Source
Patrick Stewart talks stepping back into the “Star Trek” universe
Sir Patrick Stewart is returning as Captain Jean Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” after nearly two decades. Stewart first played Picard in 1987, and continued for seven seasons and four movies. Stewart joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his return in “Star-Trek: Picard,” airing on CBS All Access. Source