Snow, frigid temperatures and freezing rain are expected to bring dangerous winter storms across the United States. Also, lawyers for former President Trump mounted their defense in his impeachment trial as the Senate draws closer to a final vote. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds
A series of scandals have plagued the anti-Trump PAC run by longtime Republican operatives.
Trump’s team rests after defending his words at impeachment trial; Pandemic keeps couple along U.S.-Canada border apart
White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo also made misogynistic statements to Politico reporter Tara Palmeri.
A polar vortex sitting over the country is creating a number of winter storms across the U.S. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain the forecast.
The CDC has released its long-awaited guidelines for safely reopening schools. It includes several mitigation strategies and does not suggest vaccinating teachers as a pre-condition. Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN with more on the recommendations.
Rachel Lindsay, the franchise's first Black lead, said she won't renew her contract with the franchise. "I can't do it anymore," she said.
This will put the total number of active-duty troops supporting or ready to support at more than 4,700.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Former President Trump's defense team spent barely three hours defending his actions at his impeachment trial, compared to the 11 hours Democrats spent making their case. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A coast-to-coast storm is battering the country with ice and snow. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
There are bipartisan calls for an investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after his top aide said that his administration intentionally hid the state's COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes.
President Biden blamed a shortfall in vaccines on former President Trump as he met with state and city leaders who have been pleading for more doses. Weijia Jiang reports.
The closures of land border crossings between the U.S. and Canada has made the short distance between one couple feel so much greater. Steve Hartman shares their story in this week's "On the Road."
The closures of land crossings between the U.S. and Canada have made the distance between them feel much greater.
The Senate is drawing closer to a verdict in former President Trump's impeachment trial. Nancy Cordes has the latest on whether enough Republicans will vote to convict him.
The Centers for Disease Control issued a color-coded guide for gradual school reopenings as the pandemic recedes. Meg Oliver has more.
"Starting in the midst of the pandemic, it was not ideal," said Jalloh. "But I think it still worked in our favor because a lot of people are finding new ways to celebrate each other or just send love to each other."
"The cop fist-bumped me and he was like, 'Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,'" Phyllis Pena said.
A mom in Lake Jackson, Texas pulled off a football move to protect her children. Police dashcam footage shows Phyliss Pena tackling a man in the middle of her street last month. The suspect is accused of peeping into the bedroom window of her 15-year-old daughter. They held the suspect until officers caught up. The police chief wants to meet with Pena to commend her, and said he might even send her a job application.
Some drugstore chains are offering hiring bonuses up to $20,000, according to pharmacy college administrators.
"When you stopped watching it, they called me. And I got my name back and I got my license back and I got my show back and they paid me millions of dollars," Chappelle said.
CDC director says guidance is "free from political meddling."
"Be careful and always watch your surroundings," Smith said on Facebook.
Citing concerns following last year's superspreader event, New Orleans officials have canceled Mardis Gras celebrations and banned alcohol sales in the French Quarter through next Tuesday. David Begnaud reports.
