At least one person died when much of a multi-story condominium building collapsed into a huge pile of rubble in Surfside, near Miami Beach, authorities said. Source
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“We have a deal”: Biden announces infrastructure compromise
The president threw his support behind a deal negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators. Source
Justin Timberlake on Britney Spears: “We should all be supporting Britney”
“No one should EVER be held against their will… or ever have to ask permission to access everything they’ve worked so hard for,” Timberlake said. Source
Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy newspaper, shuts down under pressure from China
Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy newspaper has shut down operations after more than two decades. Apple Daily, which had been critical of Hong Kong’s leaders and Beijing, was targeted by China’s government. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins “CBSN AM” from Hong Kong to discuss. Source
Death toll expected to rise after building collapse in South Florida
One person is confirmed dead and dozens are missing after part of a high-rise condo building in Surfside, Florida, collapsed early Thursday morning. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from the scene. Source
Doctor on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, side effects, and an experimental drug treatment
Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and adviser to COVID Act Now, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on U.S. vaccination efforts and a clinical trial studying the safety of a potential COVID-19 drug called Ivermectin. Source
Pelosi announces creation of select committee on January 6
Pelosi told colleagues Thursday morning that she would announce the creation of a select committee to investigate the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Source
2021 among deadliest years for gun violence in decades as violent crime surges
According to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 20,000 people have been killed this year alone from gun violence. The White House announced a new strategy to combat gun violence that includes a “zero tolerance” policy for gun dealers and deploying strike teams to cities to crack down on illegal gun trafficking. David Begnaud reports. Source
Lego is finally making its iconic bricks from recycled plastic
The toymaker is finally on its way to making its iconic bricks more sustainable. Source
WorldView: Airstrikes devastate Tigray; More unmarked graves found in Canada
Ethiopia’s military launched a deadly airstrike on the Tigray region. More unmarked graves are discovered in Canada. A priest attacks bishops with acid in Greece. And an exhibit opens in Windsor Castle honoring the life and legacy of Prince Philip. Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” with a roundup of world headlines. Source