Targets in the middle east. The new details tonight. Devastated by disaster President Biden visits texas as the state struggles to recover from those winter storms. New Stimulus Checks . How soon could those checks arrive in the mail. I needed this stimulus last year. Reporter royal revelation, prince harry opens up to cbs james corden on why he stepped back from his royal duties, calling the british press, toxic. It was destroying my mental health. Odonnell the power of kindness, how viewers responded to our reports on military families struggling to eat. Enormous fire burns in los angeles. Tonight, what the inferno destroyed. And Steve Hartmans on the road with how the rescue dog became the rescuer. This is the Cbs Evening News with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us on this friday night. Were beginning with Breaking News on a new vaccine and an urgent alert that Coronavirus Infections may start surging again. As we come on the air, the f. D. A. S Advisory Committee has just voted to approve Johnson Johnsons vaccine, clearing the way for it to receive Emergency Authorization and begin shipping out as soon as this weekend. Scientists say that this new vaccine, which only requires a single dose and can be stored in standard refrigeration, will make it easier to get more shots to millions of americans. Now, at the same time tonight, the c. D. C. Says the worst of the pandemic is still not over. After several weeks of new infections and hospitalizations decreasing nationwide, the government now says that progress has stalled and that the average number of new cases each day is increasing again. The c. D. C. s director says shes concerned those increases may be because several extremely contagious variants are now spreading in the u. S. And shes warning its too soon for states to roll back restrictions. Weve got a lot of new reporting on all of this tonight and a lot of other headlines. Our team is standing by. Cbs Errol Barnett is going to lead off our coverage from new york city. Good evening, errol. Reporter good evening, norah. This unanimous decision by the f. D. A. Panel to green light this vaccine really paves the way for full approval and distribution within days, and with extensive backlogs for vaccinations at clinics like this one you see behind me, things cannot move fast enough. Tonight, Americans One Step Closer to a new vaccine. This is our path out. We are the at the precipice of having another vaccine in our toolboxes, the Johnson Johnson covid19 vaccine. Reporter the f. D. A. Advisory committee giving thumbs up to the Johnson Johnson vaccine which could roll out in days. While this vaccine holds promise, requiring a single dose, the Biggest Issue may not be quality, but quantity. The disappointment in the j j vaccines is they will only have three or four million doses available now. Reporter what numbers would you have expected to seen . I would like to have seen at least 100 million doses available now. Reporter dr. Peter hotez and other Public Health officials are also growing fearful that, despite a major decline in new covid cases. These declines may be stalling, potentially leveling off at still a very high number. Reporter there are now signs that Covid Variants are becoming dominant. The more infectious variant first identified in the u. K. Now makes up one in five new cases in florida, as that state braces for an onslaught of spring breakers. Now is not the time to relax restrictions. Reporter this Maskless Celebration in utah could be another sign of growing complacency. For those thinking positively, dr. Hotez says, brace yourselves. Beware the ides of march, this is going to be a very difficult period. Beginning of april, this is going to be a gamechanger. Reporter as cities across the country race to vaccinate, in jefferson parish, louisiana, the state has moved teachers to the head of the class. Thank you so much. Its my golden ticket. I know reporter preschool teacher Lyndsey Jackson with a lesson on the importance of getting vaccinated now. I feel like i am finally able to take a deep breath. This isnt just a step for me, to protect me, but also the sweet little kiddos that are in my class. Reporter cbs news is also learning tonight nearly a million doses of this Johnson Johnson vaccine will be sent to pharmacies and Health Clinics like the one you see behind me, norah, where they are desperately needed. Odonnell Errol Barnett, thank you. Well, today the Biden Administration released a long awaited Intelligence Report on the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Kashoggi. The Trump Administration refused to declassify it, and it points the finger squarely at the crown prince and future king of saudi arabia, a key u. S. Ally. We get more now from cbs margaret brennan. Reporter Jamal Kashoggi entered this saudi consulate in fiance waiou inside, he was brutally murdered and dismembered by a 15member hit squad flown in from saudi arabia. A u. S. Intelligence report tonight said it included members of the elite personal protective detail for crown Prince Mohammed bin salman, whom the u. S. Assesses personally approved the killer mission. Odonnell did you order the murder of Jamal Kashoggi . Reporter in his only tv interview, when pressed by norah for 60 minutes, the crown prince denied ordering the killing, but said he took responsibility as the leader of the kingdom. But u. S. Intelligence said the crown prince has absolute control of the security forces, viewed khashoggi as a threat, and broadly supported using violent measures, if necessary, to silence him. Odonnell how did you not know about this operation . translated some think that i should know what three Million People working for the saudi government do daily. Its impossible that the Three Million would send their daily reports to the leader or the second highest person in the saudi government. Reporter the Trump Administration sanctioned 17 saudi officials in 20818, but saudi officials in 2018, but did not punish the crown prince for his role. Mr. President reporter today, President Biden also avoided action against the heir of the throne of this key u. S. Ally. Mr. Biden did sanction the operations ringleader and the crown princes security squad. Is this justice . Its the beginning of accountability, but i hope the administration goes further with repercussions for all of those involved, including the crown prince. Reporter Congressman Schiff is urging the administration to go after the princes personal financial assets. The president chose instead to block foreign nationals from the u. S. If they persecute journalists or activists, but that doesnt apply to the crown prince. Kingdom of saudi arabia flatly rejects this Intelligence Report. Norah. Odonnell we turn to President Bidens visit to texas today. The president wanted to get a firsthand look at the destruction from last weeks deadly storms and offer support to texans who have been struggling to find food, water and shelter. Heres cbs janet shamlian. Reporter tonight, the Biden Administrations first trip to a state devastated by disaster, the president and first lady welcomed by Governor Greg Abbott and other leaders. Last weeks arctic blast left millions without heat and Running Water across several ceiling st their bedroo repor but texas bore the brunt. The president toured the regions Emergency Management hub, Learning Workers slept on floors and in stairwells during the height of the storm. Orm. Reporter dr. Jill biden helped pack boxes at the Houston Food Bank where demand has surged since the freeze, later joined by the president. Got a lot of food to separate. Reporter the state is still struggling. More than half a million are under boil Water Advisories and thousands are without water. In severe weather. Reporter texas lawmakers slammed the States Energy grid operates in hearings this week for its handling of the outages. This is the largest train wreck in the history of deregulated electricity. Reporter President Biden didnt address those issues, ending the trip at femas mass vaccination site now giving 6,000 shots a day. When a crisis hits our states, like the one that hit texas, its not a republican or democrat thats hurting, its our fellow americans who are hurting, and its our job to help everyone in need. Reporter and in his remarks tonight, President Biden revealing a bit of personal information. He said that he always carries with him a piece of paper that has on it the current tally of americancc. Norah. Odonnell janet shamlian, thank you. And tonight, were learning new details about the u. S. Airstrikes against iranian backed Militia Groups in syria. A short time ago, President Biden told reporters hes putting iran on notice that they cant act with impunity in the middle east and to be careful. Cbs david martin reports from the pentagon tonight. Reporter Cell Phone Video Shows what was left of a desolate outpost on the syrian side of the border with iraq. Two f15 eagles dropped seven 500 pound bombs, destroying nine buildings and damaging two. Initial reports said one person was killed and three injured. We recognize the significance of the operation as the first of its kind under the new administration. Reporter pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said iranian backed military also used the border post to smuggle weapons into iraq. We had information this compound was being used by the groups to facilitate the movement of resources, material and weaponry into iraq to conduct the attacks. Reporter two weeks ago, u. S. Officials say iranianmade rockets were fired at a base in iraq where american troops are located. Last nights strike was a message to iran. That is an unambiguous, clear message to anyone in the region about what the stakes are if youre going to continue to conduct attacks on our people. Reporter defense Officials Say the strike was intended as a one and done, but that will depend on how iran and its allies react. David martin, cbs news, the pentagon. Odonnell here in washington tonight, House Democrats are on the verge of passing the president s comprehensive covid relief plan. But even if the bill becomes law, it will be missing a key priority in the Biden Administration, a hike in the minimum wage. Cbs Kris Van Cleave reports. Reporter tonight, debate over President Bidens covid relief bill off to a contentious start in the house. America needs this, america wants this, and theyre going to get it. This is the wrong plan at the wrong time for all the wrong reasons. Reporter despite the president s assurances he would get republican support, none have signaled they will back the 1. 9 trillion bill that includes 160 billion to help with vaccine distribution, 130 billion for schools and 30 billion for rental assistance. Theres also an additional 400 weekly Unemployment Benefit and up to 1,400 Stimulus Checks. I needed the stimulus last year. Reporter Christina Antanowski and her husband are barely keeping a roof over their two kids heads. Hes working two jobs and shes working full time from their florida home. She says they need all the help they can get. I wake up not in the morning, but in the middle of the night with panic about, you know, my lord, what am i going to tell my landlord . Reporter also in the house Bill A Minimum Wage hike to 15 an hour thats unlikely to survive in the senate. We will not rest until we pass the 15 minimum wage. Reporter 13 republicans plan to vote on the bill remotely, citing the pandemic as the reason they cant vote in person. Tonight, cbs news learned all 13 are attending the conservative Political Action conference in orlando. We are america reporter covid relief could be in the hands of the senate as early as monday. Theyll have to work quickly. They only have two weeks to get the bill to the president s desk before federal Unemployment Benefits expire. Norah. Odonnell Kris Van Cleave omitolthanhayou. Peg ouin his f interview about why he stepped back from his royal duties to live in america. James corden, host of cbs the late late show spoke to the prince in a remarkably candid interview. Heres cbs carter evans. Reporter for prince harry, james corden brought a little of the u. K. To l. A. Can i interest you in tea . Yeah, id love one. Reporter the two toured town with harry showing a softer side in his Improv Skills at the home of the fresh prince. Now, this is a story all about how a man got flipped and turned upside down reporter they stopped to dial up Meghan Markle who addressed harry by his nickname haz. Haz, how is your tour of l. A. Going . Reporter the comedy seems to have loosened up the prince enough to open up about the decision to live the u. K. How do you feel about the crown . They dont pretend to be news. Its fictional. Im more comfortable about the crown than seeing the stories written about my family, my wife or myself. 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