The CDC expects that smaller packages of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine may be available by October, according to a document from the agency obtained by CBS News. Source
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Live Updates: At least 10 dead as Ida swamps Northeast with record rainfall
Some highways resembled rivers and mass transit all but ground to a halt in many areas. Source
Pittsburgh artist’s portrait cookies teach lessons in Asian-American history
One Pittsburgh woman is working to tell the stories of Asian-American icons who are left out of history books. She’s doing all that with cookies. Correspondent Adriana Diaz caught up with baker Jasmine Cho before the pandemic to show us how these historical trailblazers are being deliciously remembered. Source
Supreme Court refuses to block restrictive Texas abortion law
The Supreme Court refused to block a controversial Texas abortion law that is the most restrictive of its kind in the country. Ben Tracy joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest. Source
Similar surgeries at same hospital result in very different medical bills for Seattle man
Ely Bair had similar surgeries at the same hospital with the same insurance provider, but received two very different medical bills. Kaiser Health News’ Editor-in-Chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins “CBS This Morning” to break down how this happened and what you can do to avoid it. Source
At least 9 dead as Ida remnants pummel Northeast
The remnants of Ida tore down power lines and brought historic rain, dangerous flooding and tornadoes up and down the East Coast. At least nine people, including seven in New York City, have died. Correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from New Jersey. Source
Fewer Americans need jobless aid, but Delta variant poses threat
Yet while layoffs are easing, economists say the latest COVID-19 surge is weighing on job growth. Source
Liz Cheney named vice chair of House January 6 committee
Cheney is one of two Republicans serving on the January 6 select committee. Source
Justice Sotomayor pens scathing dissent of Texas abortion ban
“The Act is a breathtaking act of defiance — of the Constitution, of this Court’s precedents, and of the rights of women seeking abortions throughout Texas.” Source
What’s behind China’s new online gaming restrictions for kids?
Under-18s in China can now only game online for 3 hours per week, and while internet addiction is clearly a massive problem for many families, there’s more to the crackdown than protecting kids. Source