Johnson & Johnson said a booster shot of its COVID vaccine generates a “rapid and robust” spike in antibodies. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source
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Landlord faces homelessness amid eviction ban
Landlords who aren’t receiving rent payments during the pandemic are feeling the squeeze. Mola Lenghi meets one landlord who is functionally homeless and can’t evict her tenants who are behind on rent. Source
ESPN takes Rachel Nichols off NBA coverage, cancels her show
The decision follows backlash over leaked comments she made about her former colleague Maria Taylor. Source
Oklahoma governor candidate charged with kidnapping, sexual assault
Officials allege that Paul Tay, 58, picked up a woman in his car, locked her inside and sexually assaulted her at his home in Tulsa. Source
Paralympian on what representing the U.S. means to her
At the Paralympics in Tokyo, Iraq War veteran Melissa Stockwell led the U.S. as one of the flag bearers. Dana Jacobson spoke with the athlete about what it meant to her. Source
DHS to allow some Afghans to enter U.S. under “humanitarian parole”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is authorizing an immigration tool known as “humanitarian parole” to allow some at-risk Afghans to enter the U.S. without a visa. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to explain how the process works. Source
Hazardous conditions from Caldor Fire threaten area
The Caldor Fire is threatening thousands of homes near Lake Tahoe and making the air in the region dangerous to breathe. Source
Serena and Venus Williams withdraw from U.S. Open due to injuries
Serena said she has a torn hamstring, and Venus said she’s suffering from a leg injury. Source
Letitia Wright injured filming stunt on the set of “Black Panther 2”
Wright, 27, received care at a Boston hospital but was later released, a Marvel spokesperson confirmed. Source
WorldView: Vice President Harris’ trip to Vietnam briefly delayed; Japan extends state of emergency
Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Vietnam was briefly delayed after reports of “Havana Syndrome” cases, while Japan extended its state of emergency. German police are investigating an attempted murder by poisoning at a university. Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London with more on these and other world headlines. Source