The John Lewis Project founder Michael Starr Hopkins joins CBSN to discuss how a petition to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge started in his living room grew into a nationwide movement. Source
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COVID-19 vaccine testing now underway with 30,000 volunteers
Every month through fall, the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network will roll out a new study of a leading vaccine candidate — each with 30,000 new volunteers. Source
Marlins cancel home opener as virus spreads on team
The Marlins postponed their flight home Sunday night after their series finale against the Phillies. Source
Tropical Depression Hanna leaves destruction, flash flooding in South Texas amid COVID-19 concerns
Tropical Depression Hanna dumped more than a foot of rain in parts of South Texas, bringing severe flash flooding to a state already dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Concerns over federal testing response mount as COVID-19 cases climb
The White House Coronavirus Task Force’s coronavirus testing czar acknowledged that test results are still taking too long but said the U.S. has enough testing capacity. State leaders and some health experts warn that the testing system is still not robust enough to handle the coronavirus outbreak. David Begnaud reports. Source
Book sheds light on Harry and Meghan’s split from royal family
The book also describes a conversation between Harry and Prince William that apparently led to a rift between the brothers Source
WHO says keeping borders shut to thwart COVID-19 not “sustainable”
Sealed borders “not necessarily a sustainable strategy for the world’s economy, for the world’s poor, or for anybody else,” top WHO official says. Source
NBA cuts ties with China’s Xinjiang region
China is under fire worldwide for its repression of ethnic Uighurs and other minorities, mostly Muslims, in Xinjiang. Source
Surprise medical bills and what patients need to know to avoid them
In “CBS This Morning’s” continuing Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, Gayle King examines one woman’s claim that she received a surprise out-of-network bill for a knee surgery performed by an in-network doctor. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News, discusses why people are getting these surprise bills and what patients need to know to avoid them. Source
New book details fracture between royals and Sussexes, including rift between Harry and William
A new book is shedding details on the breakup between Harry and Meghan and the royal family. The book claims Harry and William’s relationship began to sour over a comment The Duke of Cambridge made about Meghan while the couple was still dating. Mark Phillips reports. Source