Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced new guidelines on safe activities and gatherings for people who’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Watch her remarks. Source
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Here’s what the CDC says fully vaccinated people can do
The CDC says fully vaccinated can visit with fully vaccinated people indoors in small settings without masks or physical distancing. Source
Celebrities react to Meghan and Prince Harry’s interview
They spent lots of time giving their side of many of the tabloid stories that have circulated about them since they got together. Source
Supreme Court spurns last of Trump’s election-related challenges
Mr. Trump was challenging thousands of absentee ballots cast in Wisconsin. Source
Atlantic article argues U.S. cynicism poses threat to basic institutions
A recent article published by The Atlantic argues that the U.S. has been so saturated with cynicism that it’s threatening some of the country’s most basic institutions, including politics and science. The piece, titled “American Cynicism Has Reached a Breaking Point,” delves into how the U.S. got here and whether American culture can meet the moment and rise above the rancor. The Atlantic’s Megan Garber, who wrote the article, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
MacKenzie Scott marries science teacher after Bezos divorce
Scott was listed as No. 2 among the 50 Americans who gave the most to charity last year, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual rankings. Source
Meghan wears Princess Diana’s diamond bracelet for Oprah interview
It’s the same bracelet that Harry had previously removed two stones from to craft Meghan’s engagement ring. Source
Tyler Perry lent Harry and Meghan a home and security
The couple revealed that when they were stripped of their security after leaving the U.K., they “didn’t have a plan.” Source
Doctor: Vaccine hesitancy, limited access causing racial disparities in vaccine rollout
A new analysis shows that Black and Hispanic Americans are getting a smaller share of available vaccines than white people when compared with the number of cases and deaths for each racial group. Dr. Nadine Gracia, executive vice president of advocacy group Trust For America’s Health, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on “CBSN AM” about what’s causing these disparities and how the Biden administration is addressing health inequity beyond the pandemic. Source
WorldView: Deadly Senegal protests; Pope Francis visits Iraq
Protests erupted in Senegal over charges against the country’s main opposition leader. In Myanmar, two more people have amid protests over the military coup. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken penned a letter to push for Afghan-Taliban peace talks. And Pope Francis has finished his historic tour of Iraq. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins “CBSN AM” with headlines from around the world. Source