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First American dosed with Oxford-AstraZeneca phase three COVID-19 vaccine speaks out
Oxford University, in partnership with AstraZeneca, started testing the first U.S. volunteers as part of its phase three COVID-19 vaccine trial. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” with an exclusive interview with an American in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine trial. Source
It’s curriculum vs. COVID as kids around the world go back to school
With the coronavirus still spreading, there’s risk, but many educators and politicians believe kids are better off back in classrooms – with some added precautions. Source
Senate Republicans look to roll out targeted coronavirus relief bill
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will “hopefully” introduce a new measure next week. Source
Country star on releasing a new album amid uncertain times
“I think everybody has doubts about everything they’re doing in every moment right now,” the notoriously private singer said. Source
Incumbent Senator Ed Markey leads Rep. Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts Senate race
The Kennedy family has never lost a Massachusetts Democratic primary, but Rep. Joe Kennedy III is trailing incumbent Senator Ed Markey in major polls. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Lessons for U.S. schools as students and teachers around the world return to class
As U.S. schools prepare to reopen, all eyes are on the rest of the world as students and teachers in various countries return to the classroom. Roxana Saberi speaks with an elementary school principal to discuss staff and students’ safe return. Source
FDA denies it will sacrifice safety in fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with the FDA administrator about whether he’s being pressured by the White House to approve a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine during an election year. Source
Eye Opener: Trump and Biden trade barbs over unrest in U.S. cities
President Trump is blaming Democrats for unrest in U.S. cities, while Joe Biden pointed out that it is unfolding under Mr. Trump’s own administration. Also, the president made controversial statements about the teenager who killed two people at a Kenosha protest during a Monday press conference. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
2 children missing after car is swept away in North Carolina
A woman was rescued, but her children, ages 4 and 5, remained missing, officials said. Source