Vaccinations in the U.S. are picking up speed, but some states are facing pushback for lifting mask rules and other restrictions. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports from Alabama, and Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC director, joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments. Source
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How to watch Oprah’s interview with Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan are speaking in their first interview since they quit royal duties. Source
NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans. Source
Meghan Markle accuses royal family of “perpetuating falsehoods”
In her interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle is accusing her husband’s family of spreading lies about her and Prince Harry. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
States ease COVID restrictions as vaccine effort ramps up
Even as millions more Americans are vaccinated every day, there are growing concerns that states are easing restrictions too soon, which could lead to another surge. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballot cases in key battleground states
The Supreme Court has ruled in two cases dealing with mail-in ballot deadlines in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN AM to talk about the impact these rulings will have, plus other news from the campaign trail. Source
Worldview: U.S. election reactions, Uganda arrest and more global headlines
Leaders around the world are reacting to the still-undecided U.S. presidential election, security forces arrested a Ugandan opposition candidate, and the U.S. is completing its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta rounds up the international stories from Johannesburg for CBSN AM. Source
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines. Source
House measure urges use of 25th Amendment as Democrats press to oust Trump
The Democratic-led House is set to vote on a measure urging Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Trump from office. It comes as they’re also prepared to move forward with impeachment. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
White House says it’s not “overpromising” on getting all adults vaccines by May
The White House is ramping up its push to get more Americans vaccinated. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News Capitol Hill reporter Rebecca Kaplan join “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest efforts. Source