January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and health officials are urging adults – especially those who are age 40 and up – to get routine eye exams. Dr. Christopher Starr, an ophthalmologist and associate professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss the importance of eye health. Source
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CBS News joins hurricane hunters’ flight over atmospheric river
Atmospheric rivers can cause widespread flooding and billions of dollars in damage. In our series “Protecting the Planet,” Ben Tracy joins an airborne research mission with hurricane hunters to learn more about the intense storm systems. Source
Impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas go to full House
A committee vote along party lines on Tuesday advanced a Republican effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the full House, with the GOP accusing him of failing to limit immigration at the southern border. The vote came after Republican House leaders suggested they would block an immigration measure being negotiated in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what will continue to be a busy week on Capitol Hill. Source
Tech CEOs to testify about child online safety at Senate hearing
The CEOs of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord are expected to testify at a Senate hearing Wednesday to discuss steps their companies are taking to protect children on their platforms. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with two senators spearheading the effort to hold tech companies accountable for endangering kids. Source
3 questions to ask before pursuing debt relief
Dealing with lots of debt? Considering a debt relief program? Ask these questions first. Source
Once Brian Callahan Got the Coaching Bug, the New Titans HC Began Following in His Father’s Footsteps
Callahan’s dad is Bill Callahan, a former head coach with the Raiders in the NFL, and Nebraska in college, who has made 11 different coaching stops in all. The elder Callahan’s profession took the family, and Brian, all over the country. Callahan, now offensive line coach with the Browns, just completed his 43rd year as a coach. Source
A look back at Chita Rivera’s illustrious career
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Broadway legend Chita Rivera, known for bringing to life some of theater’s most classic roles like Anita in “West Side Story” and Velma Kelly in “Chicago.” Rivera died Tuesday at age 91. CBS News’ Vlad Duthiers reflects on her decades-long career. Source
Oklahoma gas pipeline explosion shoots flames 500 feet into the air
The fire department said the glow from the pipeline explosion “can be seen for miles” Source
Military vet who killed Iraqi civilian is ordered jailed on Capitol riot charges
Edward Richmond Jr., who killed a handcuffed Iraqi civilian in 2004, was trying to live “off the grid” before his arrest on Capitol riot charges, prosecutors say. Source
Dissident rock band members held in Thailand fear deportation to Russia
Members of a rock band critical of Russia are locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia. Source