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Columbia University students call for tuition strike, demand pandemic relief
The Columbia University-Barnard College chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America is calling on the Ivy League school to lower costs amid the coronavirus pandemic, or they're threatening to withhold tuition payments. Although the school has frozen tuition and is offering some aid programs, the students say it is not enough. Student leader Christian Flores joins CBSN to discuss the campaign.
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Washington, DC, hasn't had snow like this in 2 years
After another lackluster season in terms of snowfall, snow lovers in Washington, D.C., may be wondering if the upcoming snowstorm could bring the first snowfall of over an inch in almost two years -- or if the approaching storm will be another bust for the area. The nation's capital has reported only 0.30 of an inch so far for the 2020-21 winter season. This accumulation came on Jan. 25 when a quick-moving winter storm swept through parts of the...
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Sorry, Mr. President, but 'unity' doesn’t mean we do whatever you say
Judging from copious commentary on social media and from President Biden’s actions, the Left has a disturbingly Orwellian idea of what “unity” means. They have no right, however, to change the very meaning of words. They won’t get away with it.
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Biden delays orders to reverse Trump-era immigration changes, create task force for separated families
President Biden plans to undo one of the Trump administration's immigration restrictions as he delays work on others. Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, the president and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the impact of immigration policy changes and the tough road ahead to reunite families separated by the U.S. government.
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Reversing the Trump administration's numerous harmful efforts to censor science
The American people and Congress have entrusted the EPA with a vital mission: to protect public health and the environment. This mission requires strong, credible science that is free from undue interference, bias, or ideology.
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This week in Bidenomics: 'Day 1' is finally over
In his first 10 days in office, President Joe Biden took nearly 40 presidential actions, including 25 executive orders meant to kick off his policy agenda. One of them is a plan to let people who need health insurance sign up for an Affordable Care Act plan outside the normal enrollment period. The normal enrollment period is at the end of each calendar year, but Biden is creating a special three-month enrollment period that will run from Feb....
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'We were not at war, we were at work': WaPo editor on covering Trump
CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks to Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron, his first interview since announcing his retirement. Baron explains his decision to step down and what it was like covering the Trump administration.
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Huawei Technologies CFO Can’t Ditch Guards While on Bail
Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer can’t leave home during the day without guards tagging along a Canadian judge ruled, saying the condition is necessary to ensure she remains in the country for hearings on a U.S. extradition request.
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Prosecutors allege two Montana brothers were part of mob that chased officer up Capitol stairs
Federal prosecutors this week charged two brothers from Montana over their alleged roles in the Capitol riot, saying they were part of a group that chased a Capitol Police officer up a stairway, an incident that went viral after it was captured on video.According to court filings submitted Thursday, Joshua Calvin Hughes and Jerod Wade Hughes turned themselves in at a Montana police station on Jan. 11.A FBI affidavit filed with the court...
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These Celebrities Share Why They're Getting Vaccinated
PEOPLE's "Why I'm Getting Vaccinated" campaign hopes to fight vaccine misinformation and encourage people to get the shot as part of the battle against COVID-19. Noteworthy names and everyday people alike will share their powerful, personal reasons for getting vaccinated.
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Biden says people will be hurt if COVID relief bill doesn't pass
The White House and Democrats are rejecting calls from Republicans to split up President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal, saying the American people desperately need relief. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest on the Biden administration's coronavirus response.
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