The Biden administration is telling migrants attempting to make the journey to the U.S. that the “border is not open.” CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss how the White House is trying to balance easing immigration restrictions with the influx of people coming to the southern border. Source
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Professor puts Abraham Lincoln’s complex legacy into historical context
At the heart of a debate brewing in Chicago over the future of 41 historical monuments is the complex legacy of some of the nation’s most revered political figures. Northwestern University history professor Kate Masur joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the largest mass execution in U.S. history, and why she feels educators should “level with people about the true complexity of people who lived in the past and really think about the ways that those lessons might apply to our present.” Source
Missouri boarding school owners arrested on 102 felony counts
Boyd and Stephanie Householder face more than 100 charges of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, which is alleged to have taken place at their faith-based boarding school. Adriana Diaz has the latest. (Some may find details of this story disturbing) Source
“Huge strides” in COVID-19 vaccination efforts, but access remains uneven
The Biden administration is purchasing 100 million additional doses of Johnson and Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former Biden transition advisor, joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss vaccine distribution equity and recommendations for unvaccinated people in states that are already lifting restrictions. Source
How to watch Biden’s prime-time address to mark COVID anniversary
This will be the president’s first prime-time address. Source
Missouri owners of girls boarding school charged with abuse
The couple is accused of sexual, physical and emotional abuse that allegedly took place at the faith-based school. Source
Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game
A photographer who was on “The Dating Game” became one of the nation’s deadliest serial killers — eight years after “48 Hours”‘ first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates. Source
Child care a major factor in women leaving jobs during the pandemic
Women are struggling to stay in the workforce during the pandemic, amid layoffs and few affordable child care options. Source
Working mothers disproportionately impacted by pandemic
The COVID pandemic has had a devastating impact on women, who have lost 1 million more jobs than men. It’s also underscored the lack of affordable childcare options, forcing many mothers out of the workforce. Nikki Battiste has this report in CBS News’ series Women and the Pandemic. Source
After illness, girl writes book to help other kids
Nell Choi, a 12-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a rare illness, wrote a book about it to help other children through tough times. Chip Reid shares her story. Source