A new report reveals how Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust regulators missed an opportunity to challenge Google’s dominance of the search engine space in 2013. Politico reporter Leah Nylen joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the findings. Source
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Doctor on deadlier COVID variant, vaccine for pregnant women
A new study published in the journal Nature found that people infected with the COVID-19 variant first identified in the U.K. have a 61% higher risk of dying. Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about that, plus evidence that newborn babies may get protective antibodies from mothers vaccinated during pregnancy. Source
Matthew McConaughey on “We’re Texas” benefit concert, potential Texas governor run and COVID-19
Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about “We’re Texas,” a virtual benefit to help out his native state of Texas after February’s winter storm. Plus, the actor discusses a potential role in public office. Source
New Netflix documentary looks at the college admissions scandal
A new Netflix documentary uses transcripts of actual FBI-recorded conversations to re-enact how the college admissions scandal unfolded. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
South prepares for severe weather and dangerous tornadoes
Four states in the deep South are under the highest possible tornado warning as dangerous severe weather is expected Wednesday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the details. Source
Unaccompanied migrant minors sent to temporary detention centers after crossing into U.S.
Thousands of migrants are crossing the U.S. border, but the government says it’s not equipped to handle them. Mireya Villarreal reports on the experiences of families and children, who come alone. Source
California Governor Newsom on offensive as recall efforts gain momentum
California Governor Newsom heads on a media blitz in a bid to to counter recall efforts spurred in part by the state’s response to the pandemic. Carter Evans reports. Source
House to vote to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House will vote today on VAWA and a resolution eliminating the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Source
Watch Live: DHS secretary faces lawmakers as migrant surge grows
Mayorkas is testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on the challenges at the southern border. Source
Eye Opener: Spa shootings leave eight people dead in Atlanta
Eight people are dead in shootings at three separate spas in the metro Atlanta area, and a suspect is in custody. Also, former President Trump encouraged his supporters to go get a COVID-19 vaccine in a phone interview with Fox News. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source