johnson tells cbs news how britain is trying to beat back covid. in the arm wrestle, science is winning. duncan: in asia, the year of the ox: we re in beijing as billions mark the holiday at home. and later, this valentine s day, a minnesota couple proves time is no match for true love. the love we have for each otheher is absolutely second to none. this is the cbs weekend news. from new york, here s jericka duncan. duncan: good evening. much of the country tonight is bracing for a major blast of winter and bone-chilling told. this weekend seattle saw its most snow in nearly a half a century. tonight at least 160 million people are under winter weather alerts. snow is expected from texas to maine. ice is a big concern in the south and the northeast. the midwest is already in a deep freeze with arctic air expected to descend all the way to the gulf coast. cbs mireya villarreal is in oklahoma city. mireya, last check 6 degrees where you are standing. reporter: that
sites open as moderna speeds up production, promising to deliver 300 million doses by the end of july. but could bad weather delay vaccine shipments? children and coronavirus: the new warning from doctors about a severe covid-linked syndrome. why cases are growing tonight. new video of the assault on the capitol showing the fight between police and the mob. plus, former president trump blasts mitch mcconnell, exacting revenge on the senate leader and other republican senators who stand by mcconnell. our interview with bill gates, the philanthropist on the looming climate disaster, and why research he funds show we may need a third covid dose to protect against new variants. and a restaurateur s small gesture making a big impact for those working and living in the shadows of the pandemic. this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting from the nation s capital. o donnell: good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. we are going to b
and what teachers are saying tonight. vaccinated by the end of the summer? president biden s new goal as the country races to get control of new virus mutations. plus, an aide to new york governor cuomo admits the state intentionally underreported the death toll in nursing homes. coast-to-coast storm, threatening more than 150 million americans snow, ice, and the coldest temperatures in decades. heroic rescue: an officer and bystanders risked their lives to pull an unconscious man to safety. it s a love story. take me somewhere we can be alone o donnell: taylor swift surprises her fans with a re- release of a classic. and cbs steve hartman with a sweet valentine story about a couple separated by covid and an international border. this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting from the nation s capital. o donnell: good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. we re going to begin with breaking news: former president trump s
tonight that cases in the u.s. are slowly decreasing. a very different christmas. the unprecedented celebrations around the globe, as the holiday is observed during the deadliest pandemic in a century. record snowfall a powerful christmas storm leaves more than 200,000 americans without power, and the ice leads to dangerous roads in the northeast. jingle bells jingle bells garrett: returning to notre dame for the first time since a fire destroyed the famed notre dame cathedral in paris. a christmas choir, in hard hats, rings in the holiday. silent night garrett: opera star andrea bocelli gives us the christmas gift we need this year. o donnell: do you think there is something about the pandemic that unites us all? of course, the sufferings. garrett: his message tonight about the healing power of music. and, cbs s steve hartman is on the road, with a secret santa surprise for essential workers. this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting f
america. admission of failure. in an extraordinary apology, the acting head of the capitol police admits they knew white supremacists and militias were coming to the u.s. capitol, armed. this as senators are sworn in for the trial of former president trump. putin phone call. what president biden said to his russian counterpart. more than 150 now facing federal charges, including this new york man seen smoking a joint inside the capitol. and, there s this stunning video of the trump rally before the riot. > let s takake the capipitol! take ththe capitol!l! o donnell: deadly storm. a tornado slices through alabama, kikilling a 1414-year-, injujuring more e than two d do, causing extreme damage to homes, hotels and neighborhoods. and, a lesson in dedication: the teacher who logs into class every day, even during cancer treatment. this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting from the nation s capital. o donnell: good evening to our viewers in the west and