CBS Weekend News, March 13, 2021
Severe winter storms expected on the West Coast; Cop who survived severe COVID-19 complications now mentors other patients
Severe winter storms expected on the West Coast; Cop who survived severe COVID-19 complications now mentors other patients
Dave Tenorio nearly lost his life to COVID-19 last April, and he's spent the past year of the pandemic helping others recover from the disease.
When St. Louis motorcycle cop Dave Tenorio became sick with coronavirus complications early last year, his illness was so severe that he had to re-learn how to walk. Now the veteran cop is paying it forward by inspiring others who are going through the same. Adriana Diaz has more.
Next week, President Biden will begin a nationwide tour to speak with Americans about how the recently passed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill could impact their lives. Christina Ruffini has more.
Winter is ending with ferocity as many states on the West Coast are expected to be hard hit with historic levels of snowfall. In Texas, the storms have spawned tornadoes with powerful winds. Jeff Berardelli has more.
A sports announcer has been widely criticized for using a racial slur during a high school basketball game in Oklahoma. The coach, Matt Rowan later blamed his remarks on his diabetes and having low blood sugar at the time.
Although the coronavirus pandemic is slowing in many parts of the world, Brazil is seeing a surge of infections and fatalities as variants take stronghold. President Jair Bolsonaro, who recently told the country to “stop whining,” is also receiving criticism for his poor handling of the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
With nearly 100 million vaccine shots administered so far, and a steady decline in new coronavirus infections, at least 21 more states are easing safety restrictions. But health officials worry that Americans may be celebrating too soon. Danya Bacchus reports.
Although roughly 2 million Americans are vaccinated daily, some Americans who aren’t yet eligible are attempting unconventional methods to get their shots quicker. Many are waiting outside vaccine clinics and hospitals, counting on leftovers from cancelled appointments. Charlie Demar has more.
Astronauts Victor Glover and Michael Hopkins performed a six-hour long maintenance upgrade on the International Space Station— all while floating in space some 250 miles above Earth.
With more Americans shopping online throughout the pandemic, cargo ships are backed up at the nation’s largest port. Some ships at the Port of Los Angeles have been lingering at sea for weeks, waiting to dock. Carter Evans reports.
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