Yang, who is running to become the mayor of New York City, said he’s experiencing “mild symptoms” but is “otherwise feeling well.” Source
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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Johnson said she’s still “nervous” about being pregnant and having coronavirus, but is focused on getting “enough rest.” Source
CBSN Originals | Nepal: The Lost Girls
Nepal has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. Correspondent Reena Ninan travels to a rural Nepali village to follow one woman in her controversial fight to end child marriage. Source
CBSN Originals | Gender: The Space Between
CBSN Originals explores the intricate world of gender, beyond him or her Source
CBSN Originals | America: Manufacturing Hope
CBSN Originals documents the lives of struggling Americans in Erie, PA. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas explores the landscape of this once-proud town, and sees and hears firsthand the heavy emotional toll that years of layoffs and economic strife have taken on its residents. Source
Mayorkas confirmed as homeland security secretary over GOP objections
Mayorkas was confirmed to lead the sprawling department by a vote of 56 to 43. Source
Black farmers question USDA priorities as Black-owned farms decrease in the U.S.
U.S. Department of Agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack faces criticism from Black farmers for not doing enough under the Obama administration to address systemic racism in farming. Meanwhile, the number of Black-owned farms in the U.S. continues to decline. Founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, John W. Boyd Jr., joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss his experience and why he has hope for the Justice for Black Farmers Act. Source
Biden administration partnering with pharmacies on COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccine will be delivered directly to retail pharmacies, beginning with 6,500 pharmacies and eventually including 40,000 locations nationwide. Source
Some COVID-19 patients develop diabetes, doctors say
People with diabetes are more at risk for severe COVID-19 illness, and now scientists are trying to confirm whether the virus can also cause some patients to develop the condition. Source
“CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Martha Teichner on new memoir, finding love amid loss
“CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Martha Teichner joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new memoir, “When Harry Met Minnie.” Source