Some migrant children in U.S. Border Patrol custody have told lawyers they are being held in overcrowded conditions. Source
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Yo-Yo Ma gives a surprise concert after COVID-19 vaccine shot
The impromptu performance from the world-renowned cellist included “Ave Maria” and parts of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1. Source
London police faces scrutiny over Sarah Everard vigil
The officers’ tactics have been questioned and criticized by women activists and lawmakers from across the political spectrum after videos and images of women being pinned down went viral online. Source
How to plan for next global pandemic
Scientists warn that COVID-19 may not be the world’s last public health emergency and leaders need to prepare for the next potential epidemic or pandemic. Dr. Richard Hatchett, the CEO of Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), joins CBSN’s Nikki Battiste to discuss a global coalition for emerging infectious diseases in the future. Source
FEMA to help process migrant kids as lawyers reveal disturbing conditions they endure
The Biden administration is enlisting FEMA to help process the record number of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S., Mexico border as lawyers detail the harrowing conditions migrant children shared with them at a facility in Donna, Texas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Nikki Battiste to discuss how conditions in the facility became so deteriorated and how the Biden administration aims to alleviate the overcrowded facility. Source
The “Best Band in the Land”
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the band that desegregated Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and is now playing through the pandemic. Source
Kim Gardner’s fight to reform the St. Louis justice system
Gardner, the first Black woman to be elected St. Louis’ top prosecutor, has faced relentless pushback from the city’s police union as she tries to carry out the campaign promises that brought her into office. Bill Whitaker reports. Source
Live Updates: Grammys 2021 winners and performances
Trevor Noah will host the ceremony from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and it will be broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Source
Inside 60 Minutes’ first report on COVID-19
Last March, an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci was nearly canceled by the Trump Administration and hospitals were afraid to be associated with the pandemic. Source
How do coronavirus variants form and will the current vaccines work against them?
New, mutated strains of the coronavirus are causing worry around the world as health officials race to vaccinate as many people as possible. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on why the new strains are popping up. Source