The House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Wednesday, setting up much-needed relief for millions of Americans. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
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CDC predicts decrease in COVID-19 deaths
The CDC predicts that the rate of COVID-19 deaths will decrease over the next four weeks. But some states have already started lifting restrictions, which health experts say could create another coronavirus surge. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician at Columbia University Medical Center and a Yahoo News medical contributor, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
3/10: Red and Blue
House passes new COVID relief bill; Debate grows over statues of historical figures Source
CBS Evening News, March 10, 2021
House passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan; After illness, girl writes book to help other kids Source
CBS News investigates alleged gangs within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
CBS News takes a closer look at allegations that gangs are operating within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. CBS News contributor María Elena Salinas speaks to several families who claim the so-called “Banditos” gang killed their sons as part of an initiation into the clique. Then, CBSN’s Tanya Rivero speaks to two experts about the history of allegations of gangs in the department, and how Latinos are often misrepresented in the criminal justice system. Source
Border apprehensions top 100,000 in February as U.S. struggles to house migrant children
The number of families and unaccompanied children taken into U.S. custody along the southern border continued to increase in February, creating a major logistical test for the Biden administration during its first month in office, according to government data. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Kyle Rittenhouse trial delayed until fall
In a virtual court hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors and Rittenhouse’s attorney agreed to delay the start of the trial to give them more time to prepare. Source
International hackers expose footage from 150,000 security cameras managed by Verkada
Hackers have infiltrated thousands of internet-connected security cameras that were being used inside schools, hospitals and several major companies. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Washington. Then, CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments. Source
House passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan
Democrats handed President Biden his first big win by passing his $1.9 trillion relief package that includes checks up to $1,400 for Americans. Kris Van Cleave shares more. Source