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1/24: As fear mounts of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, some Americans are being evacuated. Omicron surge hits low vaccinated states. Jan 24, 2022

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With more than 100,000 Russian troops amassed near the Ukrainian border -- the U.S. State Department has ordered the families of American diplomats to leave the country. Moscow is denying a British government report, that it wants to install a puppet government in the country. President Biden is weighing his response which include sending more troops to eastern Europe. The head of the House committee investigating the assault on the Capitol confirms to CBS News that the Trump administration discussed an idea to have the military seize voting machines from the 2020 election. He also told "Face the Nation" that the committee has questioned former Attorney General William Barr, who resigned after the election under cloudy circumstances. American schools face big testing challenges -- as the Omicron variant strikes hardest in states with low vaccination rates. Nearly 4,500 schools had to cancel in-person learning for at least one day last week, due to the omicron surge. This morning, California firefighters are starting to contain a dangerous wildfire near the coastal area of big sur. Some 500 people were told to evacuate over the weekend as the fire spread toward the Pacific ocean, south of Monterey and Pebble Beach. Super Bowl 56 is still three weeks away, but the NFL postseason is already as exciting as you'll ever see. All four games in the divisional playoffs over the weekend were won on the last play.

Remembering comedian Louie Anderson Jan 24, 2022

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Comedian and actor Louie Anderson died on Friday, Jan 2st, He was 68 years old. In May of 2018, Anderson joined CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his book "Hey Mom: Stories For My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too." The star of FX's "Baskets," Anderson told Duthiers about the influence his mother had on his character Christine Basket. Anderson delved into the complicated relationship he had with parents and offered advice to those who still have parents alive.

How a 1996 law shields social media companies from liability Jan 21, 2022

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NYU professor and data scientist Vasant Dhar joins CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil to discuss how a section of a 1996 law, known as Section 230, prevents internet companies from being held liable for users posts and its algorithm. Dhar, host of the "Brave New World" podcast, explains that the rules have not been set for the internet of today. This comes as Facebook is being sued over the death of a California man by two men who met on Facebook. Dhar is calling for Congress to update its regulation of Big Tech, similar to how the financial markets have been regulated.

1/21: Diplomats meet in an attempt to deescalate Ukraine crisis. Dr. Fauci says a COVID vaccine for kids under five could be available next month. Jan 21, 2022

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Tensions reach a boiling point over the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. More than 100,000 Russian troops are now deployed on three sides of the country, and Ukrainian forces are preparing for what could be a major fight. We're learning a number of new details about the investigation of the events surrounding the 2020 election. Turning to the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci says COVID vaccinations may be available to children under five, as soon as next month. A new study this morning suggests covid vaccines do not affect fertility in men or women -- but getting the virus could. We have some sad news breaking overnight -- the music world is mourning the loss of one of rock 'n roll's unique performers, Meat Loaf.

1/20: Pres. Biden strikes defiant tone at news conference marking one year in office. CDC says about one in four COVID tests are coming back positive. Jan 20, 2022

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President Biden took questions on COVID, his stalled agenda and Russian forces along the Ukrainian border in a nearly two hour press conference marking his first year in office. The Democrats landmark voting rights bill failed by 52 votes to 48 in the senate last night. Two Democrats joined all 50 Republicans in opposing a rules change to push it through. We are in Geneva following U.S. efforts to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The CIA now says that most cases of the neurological illness known as "Havana syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary. The U.S. Supreme Court says President Trump's presidential documents linked to the assault on the Capitol can be turned over to the House committee investigating the attack. We're inside an overwhelmed hospital in Missouri -- a state where the vaccination rate is low, and COVID cases are skyrocketing. All 50 states are reporting a high level of community transmission. Jury selection begins this morning in the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers, facing civil rights charges in the George Floyd case.

The Marine general who aided America's global expansion and then came to regret it later in life Jan 19, 2022

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Journalist and author Jonathan M. Katz tells CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about Marine General Smedley Butler. In his new book, "Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire," Katz shares how Butler aided the United States expand it's borders - annexing the Philippines and the land for the Panama Canal, leading troops in China (twice), and helping invade and occupy Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Mexico, and Cuba. Yet in retirement, Butler turned into a warrior against war, imperialism, and big business, declaring: “I was a racketeer for capitalism."

1/19: The White House launches its free at-home testing program today. Jan 19, 2022

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Americans can now order free at-home COVID tests through a government website called covidtests.gov. It's part of President Biden's promise to improve testing, as the Omicron variant spreads. Airlines warn of possible cancellations -- due to the new 5G rollout. AT&T and Verizon yesterday agreed to suspend the service around many airports -- but they will roll it out elsewhere today. New York State's attorney general is demanding answers in her investigation of the Trump Organization. The House Select Committee investigating the assault on the Capitol is reaching deeper into the Trump campaign's alleged efforts to overturn the election. The Democrats' effort to expand voting rights could collapse in the Senate tonight. The bill has no republican support and is expected to fail. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine's capital, backing that country's government against the military threat from Russia. The neighboring country of Belarus is now letting Russian troops and tanks move into positions north of Ukraine. The devastation to the Pacific nation of Tonga is starting to become clear after a massive undersea volcanic erupted over the weekend. Three of its smaller islands suffered serious damage from tsunami waves that reached almost 50 feet high.

1/18: As Omicron cases continue to surge, there's evidence of light at the end of the tunnel. Airlines warn 5G may cause havoc. Jan 18, 2022

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More than 5.4 million Americans tested positive last week, a new record. As cases spike, there's evidence of light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to Omicron. New details on the end of the synagogue standoff -- from one of the people held hostage. Airlines warn that AT&T and Verizon's latest 5G mobile service could cause airline havoc tomorrow, when it's expected to go live across the U.S. Airline executives claim that hundreds of thousands of flights could be grounded, because the technology can interfere with a plane's landing instruments. In Washington, Senate Democrats plan to start debate on a new voting rights bill -- and will try to change senate rules to get it passed. It is not likely to happen, because of opposition from 50 Republicans and two Democrats. We have a follow-up on the unbelievable video of train tracks in Los Angeles, littered with opened packages. Thieves are stealing and emptying containers filled with consumer goods -- everything from electronics to medications to COVID test kits.

1/17: Massive winter storm snarls travel across half the country. Two people are arrested after Saturday's synagogue standoff. Jan 17, 2022

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A massive winter storm snarls travel across half the country. This is happening on a day many people are trying to get home from a three-day weekend. Police in the U.K. say they've arrested two teenagers in connection with the hostage situation at a Texas synagogue over the weekend. It's unclear if they're facing charges. Officials say 44- year-old Malik Faisal Akram, a British citizen, was responsible for the stand-off. North Korea resumed a series of ballistic missile launches overnight -- conducting its fourth test of the new year. A CBS News poll shows more frustration with President Biden's COVID response. Only about half of americans in our poll say the president is doing a good job of handling the pandemic -- down from just over two-thirds in March of last year. An intense NFL wild card weekend wraps up tonight. Co-host Nate Burleson is inside AT&T stadium with highlights from the weekend.

Comedian and actress Amanda Seales reflects on her career and success Jan 15, 2022

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CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan spent time with comedian and actress Amanda Seales at her Los Angeles home to discuss her career, her rise in Hollywood and what's next for the woman who has seemingly done it all.

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