The aide claimed “sexual harassment and bullying” were “not only condoned but expected” under Cuomo. Source
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Higher death toll at private equity-owned nursing homes, study finds
Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find. Source
Tiger Woods recovering after surgery for injuries in rollover crash
Woods, 45, underwent lengthy surgery for extensive injuries to his lower right leg, ankle and foot suffered in the crash, his organization said. Source
1/3: Slaoui, Garcetti, Hutchinson, Gottlieb, Jenkins
This week on “Face the Nation,” the government’s plan to vaccine Americans is already showing signs of strain as the number of coronavirus cases and deaths climbs higher than ever, and concern over a new variant of the virus grows. Source
Military needs “honest reckoning” over racism in its ranks, says Black veteran
“Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost,” co-founder Richard Brookshire said. Source
How Rhode Island kept school doors open before CDC deemed it safe
Rhode Island became one of the only Democratic-led states to keep school doors open before the Centers for Disease Control approved the return of in-person learning. Governor Gina Raimondo fought to keep students in school and limit the spread of COVID-19. New York Times magazine staff writer Susan Dominus joined CBSN to discuss the results of the governor’s decision and how teachers responded to the decision to return to school. Source
Black Veterans Project co-founder on the history and impact of America’s Black veterans
The Black Veterans Project co-founder and executive director Richard Brookshire joins CBSN to discuss the importance of initiatives supporting veterans of color and the legacy of inequality within the ranks. Source
William Burns, Biden’s CIA pick, vows “intensified focus” on China
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Source
Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped
“I had two small shots of tequila,” Springsteen said in response to questions from an assistant U.S. attorney. Source
FDA confirms Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine works well
An FDA review released today confirmes the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is both safe and effective against COVID-19, likely setting the stage for a third vaccine to be authorized for use in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN with more. Source