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Iconic actress Cicely Tyson remembered
Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96. Gayle King looks back at her decades-long career and her legacy as an African American icon.
Robinhood reverses decision barring GameStop
Popular trading app Robinhood is allowing limited trading Friday morning of GameStop stock. This comes one day after it banned the company's stock from its platform, citing extraordinary market conditions. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Biden's executive orders on health care
President Biden signed another batch of executive orders Thursday, this time focused on health care coverage. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The search for Christie Wilson
Debbie Boyd spent 15 years wondering where convicted killer Mario Garcia hid the body of her murdered daughter, Christie Wilson. With the help of two determined investigators, she finally got her answer. Erin Moriarty joins "CBS This Morning" to preview the story, airing Saturday on "48 Hours."
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Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
John Chaney, iconic Temple University basketball coach, dies
Chaney was remembered for dedicating his life to mentoring others.
Congresswoman says office moved after incident with Congresswoman
"All of this led to my decision to move my office away from Taylor Greene's for the safety of my team," Bush said.
Major snowstorm to impact Midwest and Northeast
Some cities may get buried in up to 18 inches of snow by early next week.
FBI ups reward, releases new wanted poster in D.C. pipe bomb case
The new FBI wanted poster says the pipe bombs were planted the day before the deadly January 6 Capitol riot.
Johnson & Johnson says its COVID vaccine is a "game-changer"
Results demonstrated 85% protection against severe coronavirus illness in adults 28 days after vaccination.
Rioter "smitten" by Trump willing to speak at impeachment trial
The words of Trump supporters who are accused of participating in the riot may end up being used against him in his impeachment trial.
Village inherits fortune decades after helping man flee Nazis
Eric Schwam, who died at age 90 on December 25, wrote the surprise gift into his will for the town of Chambon-sur-Lignon.
Columbia University students are holding a tuition strike
Some students began withholding tuition last Friday, the due date.
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The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
NFL owners lost an estimated $4 billion during pandemic
Football league will bounce back financially once fans return to stadiums and TV contracts are renewed, experts say.
How detectives outsmarted a killer to find victim's body after 15 years
Christie Wilson's mother refused to bargain with her daughter's murderer.
11 soldiers fall ill after consuming substance, Army says
Two of the soldiers were in critical condition, and all 11 were receiving medical care at an Army hospital, the Army said.
No tuna in Subway's tuna sandwiches, lawsuit claims
Two California residents contend the restaurant chain's tuna is actually a "mixture of various concoctions."
High-fiber cereal fans decry nationwide shortage of Grape-Nuts
Post Holdings says the more than 120-year-old brand should be back on store shelves in the spring.
72-year-old bottle of whisky fetches over $54,000 in auction
Despite the economic uncertainty brought by the pandemic, interest in rare whiskies remains high.
Jon Stewart joins Twitter, speaks out on Reddit-GameStop frenzy
This week's GameStop frenzy on Wall Street drew Stewart to chime in on Twitter.
Black deputy denied burial in Louisiana cemetery due to his race
Cemetery's sales contract said since its inception in 1950s it was for whites only. Now, that's been changed.
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J&J says its 1-shot COVID vaccine is effective in trials
The company says it will file for emergency use in the U.S. within a week, with hope its single dose regimen can ease supply and logistics concerns.
COVID-19 variants will soon outnumber original strain, Fauci says
"We will continue to see the evolution of mutants," Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday.
Lawmakers urge Biden to offer recurring $2,000 stimulus checks
Rep. Ilhan Omar and other left-leaning Democrats say "massive relief" is needed for low-income Americans.
Limited indoor dining in NYC can resume on Feb. 14, Cuomo says
Cuomo had closed restaurants to indoor dining on December 14, preventing the struggling businesses from cashing in on the lucrative Christmas and New Year's seasons.
EU regulator authorizes use of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
Blanket approval will be welcome news amid vaccine shortages across the bloc of 450 million people and worries about limited trial data for older adults.
NFL owners lost an estimated $4 billion during pandemic
Football league will bounce back financially once fans return to stadiums and TV contracts are renewed, experts say.
Johnson & Johnson says its COVID vaccine is a "gamer-changer"
Results demonstrated 85% protection against severe coronavirus illness in adults 28 days after vaccination.
Novavax offers 1st hopeful vaccine trial data on COVID variants
U.S. company's vaccine shows highly promising results against U.K. variant and lower, but "still pretty good" efficacy with South Africa strain.
Florida university has trained dogs to detect COVID-19
Florida International University says its canines can sniff the virus on surfaces, with a high rate of accuracy.
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Neighbors help mariachi band facing eviction
Music is the way of life for "Cielito Lindo," the Lucero family's mariachi band. They would perform at birthday parties, events and every Monday at the Chicago restaurant, Old Pueblo Cantina. But when COVID-19 hit last spring and cancelled their performances, the family fell behind on rent payments and were facing potential eviction. Adriana Diaz shows how neighbors came together when the Luceros needed help the most.
Trailblazer Cicely Tyson dead at 96
Pioneering actress Cicely Tyson died on Thursday, following a groundbreaking stage and film career that spanned more than six decades and included roles in productions like "Sounder" and "The Autobiography of Jane Pittman." Tyson spoke to Gayle King last week ahead of the release of her new memoir, "Just as I Am."
The search for Christie Wilson
Debbie Boyd spent 15 years wondering where convicted killer Mario Garcia hid the body of her murdered daughter, Christie Wilson. With the help of two determined investigators, she finally got her answer. Erin Moriarty joins "CBS This Morning" to preview the story, airing Saturday on "48 Hours."
New single-dose vaccine passes phase 3 trials
Johnson & Johnson announced that their new single-dose vaccine showed 85% protection against severe cases of COVID-19. Some advantages of the new vaccine: it's a single dose and can be stored in a regular refrigerator. Dr.Tara Narula details how this new vaccine works.
Man returns home after last-minute clemency
Corvain Cooper was serving life in prison for nonviolent marijuana charges. But in President Trump's last hours in office, Cooper was one of at least a dozen whose cannabis-related sentences were commuted. Jericka Duncan spoke to Cooper in his first interview since his release.
48 Hours
48 Hours
Sneak peek: The Search for Christie Wilson
Saturday 10/9c: She was last seen leaving a casino. How her mom and detectives teamed up to find her body hidden for 15 years. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The 30-Year Secret – The Tracey Harris Murder
A little girl grows up wondering who murdered her mother. Decades later, prosecutors learn a secret that answers the question. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff
After a chance encounter at a bar a college student is murdered. Was it because she resembled the killer’s ex? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."
The Suspicious Death of Christian Andreacchio
A man dies from a gunshot wound – his friends say they discovered him. Police rule out foul play, but his family says there are troubling clues. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What Ever Happened to Mary Day?
A 13-year-old girl vanishes in 1981. Detectives believe she was murdered. Years later, a woman appears and claims to be the missing girl. Is she an impostor? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
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Bernie Sanders' inauguration mittens help raise $1.8 million for charity
The money will be split between seven Vermont based charities.
Teacher takes historic road trip for her high school students
When Cathy Cluck realized she'd have to teach remotely amid the pandemic, she took that literally and taught from locations across the country.
Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis' "Black Excellence" routine goes viral
"This is what #blackexcellence looks like," UCLA Gymnastics said in a tweet of the video of the routine.
Firefighter's sign language Pledge was homage to her late father
Georgia fire captain Andrea Hall delivered the Pledge of Allegiance on Inauguration Day — in spoken word and in American Sign Language.
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Reverb | The QAnon Effect
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
Reverb | A City Under Surveillance
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
Neighbors help mariachi band facing eviction
Music is the way of life for "Cielito Lindo," the Lucero family's mariachi band. They would perform at birthday parties, events and every Monday at the Chicago restaurant, Old Pueblo Cantina. But when COVID-19 hit last spring and cancelled their performances, the family fell behind on rent payments and were facing potential eviction. Adriana Diaz shows how neighbors came together when the Luceros needed help the most.
Man returns home after last-minute clemency
Corvain Cooper was serving life in prison for nonviolent marijuana charges. But in President Trump's last hours in office, Cooper was one of at least a dozen whose cannabis-related sentences were commuted. Jericka Duncan spoke to Cooper in his first interview since his release.
Iconic actress Cicely Tyson remembered
Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96. Gayle King looks back at her decades-long career and her legacy as an African American icon.
Texas governor to help woman sick with COVID
After 14-year-old Emilian Sosa sent a letter asking for access to a last-ditch COVID-19 treatment for his severely ill mother, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday that the equipment had been located. Sosa's mother is expected to be transported to the new hospital shortly. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Jon Batiste on new single, "Soul" film
Award-winning musician Jon Batiste joins "CBS This Morning" live to discuss his new single and music video "I Need You." Batiste also discusses his work on the hit Pixar feature "Soul."
Super captains: NFL honors community leaders
Less than two weeks ahead of Super Bowl LV, the National Football League has named three community leaders from around the country as honorary Super Bowl captains who will preside over the coin flip. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with the trio virtually, ahead of February's big game.
Melinda Gates on global health in a pandemic
Philanthropist Melinda Gates sits down with Gayle King to discuss the themes and highlights of her foundation's traditional yearly letter. It comes as no surprise that this year, it focuses exclusively on the COVID-19 pandemic and the global response to it. It also looks ahead and recommends how to prepare for the next one.
Vets react to executive order on toxic base
In one of his last acts as commander-in-chief, President Trump signed an executive order that recognizes sick veterans who passed through a toxic military base after 9/11 known as K2. Catherine Herridge reports.
Chris Rock: Truth, therapy and punchlines
The comedian-writer-director discusses therapy during COVID, forgiveness, vaccinations, and stretching himself as an actor in the drama series "Fargo."
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Village inherits fortune decades after helping man flee Nazis
Eric Schwam, who died at age 90 on December 25, wrote the surprise gift into his will for the town of Chambon-sur-Lignon.
EU regulator authorizes use of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
Blanket approval will be welcome news amid vaccine shortages across the bloc of 450 million people and worries about limited trial data for older adults.
72-year-old bottle of whisky fetches over $54,000 in auction
Despite the economic uncertainty brought by the pandemic, interest in rare whiskies remains high.
Novavax offers 1st hopeful vaccine trial data on COVID variants
U.S. company's vaccine shows highly promising results against U.K. variant and lower, but "still pretty good" efficacy with South Africa strain.
China lashes out over U.K. plan to give Hong Kongers an escape route
Beijing says Britain's plan to give Hong Kong residents a legal, easy path to citizenship, "infringes on China's sovereignty."
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Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
Congresswoman says office moved after incident with Congresswoman
"All of this led to my decision to move my office away from Taylor Greene's for the safety of my team," Bush said.
John Chaney, iconic Temple University basketball coach, has died at 89
Chaney was remembered for dedicating his life to mentoring others.
New Orleans houses turn into Mardi Gras floats
House floats are giving out-of-work artists big projects to work on, and lifting spirits in the Big Easy.
Johnson & Johnson says its COVID vaccine is a "game-changer"
Results demonstrated 85% protection against severe coronavirus illness in adults 28 days after vaccination.
Politics
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Congresswoman says office moved after incident with Congresswoman
"All of this led to my decision to move my office away from Taylor Greene's for the safety of my team," Bush said.
What it would take to reach 1 million COVID vaccinations a day
The Biden administration now has the responsibility of vaccinating hundreds of millions of Americans.
This week on "Face the Nation," January 31, 2021
Biden Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face major congressional hurdles, analysts say.
COVID-19 variants will soon outnumber original strain, Fauci says
"We will continue to see the evolution of mutants," Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday.
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From 2013: Cicely Tyson on her "Trip to Bountiful"
Oscar-nominee and three-time Emmy-winner Cicely Tyson, best known for "Sounder," "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "Roots," died on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 14, 2013, Tyson talked with correspondent Lee Cowan about her return to the Broadway stage after a 30-year hiatus, to star in a revival of Horton Foote's "The Trip to Bountiful" (a performance which would earn her a Tony Award).
Book excerpt: "When Harry Met Minnie" by Martha Teichner
The "Sunday Morning" correspondent's memoir tells a moving story of friendship and puppy love.
Neighbors help mariachi band facing eviction
Music is the way of life for "Cielito Lindo," the Lucero family's mariachi band. They would perform at birthday parties, events and every Monday at the Chicago restaurant, Old Pueblo Cantina. But when COVID-19 hit last spring and cancelled their performances, the family fell behind on rent payments and were facing potential eviction. Adriana Diaz shows how neighbors came together when the Luceros needed help the most.
Trailblazer Cicely Tyson dead at 96
Pioneering actress Cicely Tyson died on Thursday, following a groundbreaking stage and film career that spanned more than six decades and included roles in productions like "Sounder" and "The Autobiography of Jane Pittman." Tyson spoke to Gayle King last week ahead of the release of her new memoir, "Just as I Am."
Iconic actress Cicely Tyson remembered
Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96. Gayle King looks back at her decades-long career and her legacy as an African American icon.
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Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
GameStop shares surge after Robinhood eases restrictions
After a "tough day," the trading app Robinhood said it would allow "limited buys" of stocks backed by Reddit traders.
Reddit posters make millions on GameStop's wild stock ride
Reddit board Wallstreetbets seems to have driven a near-2,000% rise in the stock price of troubled video game retailer.
How #NativeTikTok is preserving culture while educating the world
Stereotypes about the thousands of Native and Indigenous tribes around the world have existed for years. Now, #NativeTikok is using one of the most popular apps to change the narrative.
GM to eliminate gas-burning vehicles by 2035
Gas- and diesel-burning vehicles today make up 98% of General Motors' sales and three-quarters of its emissions.
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The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
Novavax offers 1st hopeful vaccine trial data on COVID variants
U.S. company's vaccine shows highly promising results against U.K. variant and lower, but "still pretty good" efficacy with South Africa strain.
Florida university has trained dogs to detect COVID-19
Florida International University says its canines can sniff the virus on surfaces, with a high rate of accuracy.
Shark and ray populations are collapsing, nearing "point of no return"
If nothing changes, overfishing could soon wipe them out completely.
GM to eliminate gas-burning vehicles by 2035
Gas- and diesel-burning vehicles today make up 98% of General Motors' sales and three-quarters of its emissions.
Health
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Johnson & Johnson says its COVID vaccine is a "game-changer"
Results demonstrated 85% protection against severe coronavirus illness in adults 28 days after vaccination.
What it would take to reach 1 million COVID vaccinations a day
The Biden administration now has the responsibility of vaccinating hundreds of millions of Americans.
No tuna in Subway's tuna sandwiches, lawsuit claims
Two California residents contend the restaurant chain's tuna is actually a "mixture of various concoctions."
High-fiber cereal fans decry nationwide shortage of Grape-Nuts
Post Holdings says the more than 120-year-old brand should be back on store shelves in the spring.
Indoor dining in NYC can resume at 25% capacity on Feb. 14, Cuomo says
Cuomo had closed restaurants to indoor dining on December 14, preventing the struggling businesses from cashing in on the lucrative Christmas and New Year's seasons.
MoneyWatch
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Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
GameStop shares surge after Robinhood eases restrictions
After a "tough day," the trading app Robinhood said it would allow "limited buys" of stocks backed by Reddit traders.
No tuna in Subway's tuna sandwiches, lawsuit claims
Two California residents contend the restaurant chain's tuna is actually a "mixture of various concoctions."
Congress plans hearings after GameStop stock frenzy
"Fully agree," Senator Ted Cruz tweeted in response to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who scolded Robinhood.
Lawmakers urge Biden to offer recurring $2,000 stimulus checks
Rep. Ilhan Omar and other left-leaning Democrats say "massive relief" is needed for low-income Americans.
Crime
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FBI ups reward, releases new wanted poster in D.C. pipe bomb case
The new FBI wanted poster says the pipe bombs were planted the day before the deadly January 6 Capitol riot.
Video shows dramatic capture of escaped Arizona inmates
Authorities found the inmates 14 miles away from the prison they escaped. Authorities had conducted 800 door-to-door searches of homes in the area.
How detectives outsmarted a killer to find victim's body after 15 years
Christie Wilson's mother refused to bargain with her daughter's murderer.
Capitol attack suspects include at least 17 who served in military
At least 15 of those arrested are veterans and two currently serve in the U.S. military, both in the Army Reserve, according to military service records obtained by CBS News.
Florida fire captain accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine doses
The county's "paramedic of the year" was arrested for covering up Anthony Damiano's theft.
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The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
2021's first full moon — the "Wolf Moon" — shines bright tonight
Look up! The full moon reaches peak illumination this afternoon.
Spacewalkers venture outside for space station upgrades
New experiment platform only partially activated after spacewalkers have problems with balky cables
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
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Timeline: The search for Christie Wilson
Christie Wilson disappeared in 2005, and her killer refused to say where he put her body.
White House pets, from adorable to very weird
Almost all U.S. presidents have kept pets at the White House – some a little more extravagant than others.
Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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“The Takeout” - Former Senator Joe Lieberman
Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman joins Major to talk about the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Trump, the domestic terror threats across America, and his thoughts on the Democrats' hopes to eliminate the filibuster on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
From 2013: Cicely Tyson on her "Trip to Bountiful"
Oscar-nominee and three-time Emmy-winner Cicely Tyson, best known for "Sounder," "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "Roots," died on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 14, 2013, Tyson talked with correspondent Lee Cowan about her return to the Broadway stage after a 30-year hiatus, to star in a revival of Horton Foote's "The Trip to Bountiful" (a performance which would earn her a Tony Award).
FBI raising reward for Capitol pipe bomb tips
The FBI is increasing its reward for information on the suspect who placed pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol the night before the January 6 attack. It comes as the Washington Post released video footage purportedly showing the suspect for the first time. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the investigation.
"One Nation: Indivisible"
Facing a divided nation reeling from insurrection and impeachment, how do President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris move forward in a country still fighting a raging pandemic? Hosted by Norah O'Donnell and featuring reports by Gayle King, Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant, "One Nation: Indivisible" reveals the personal side of the history-making ticket and looks ahead to a country facing several inflection points.