President Biden urged companies to implement vaccination requirements for employees following the FDA’s full approval of Pfizer’s vaccine. Meanwhile his administration is ramping up the pace of evacuations from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31st deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Boston Globe Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin, and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the latest on divisions among Democrats over Mr. Biden’s legislative agenda. Source
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Mayim Bialik to guest host “Jeopardy!” after Mike Richards steps down
Bialik has also been chosen to host “Jeopardy!” prime time specials and spin-offs. Source
Capitol Police clear officer in fatal shooting of January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt
An internal investigation by U.S. Capitol Police has found that the officer who shot and killed a California woman, Ashli Babbitt, outside the House chamber during the January 6 Capitol riot acted lawfully and within the department’s policy. Elaine Quijano has more on “Red and Blue.” Source
R. Kelly accuser gives emotional testimony in racketeering trial
The woman described allegedly being sexually abused by Kelly during a relationship that started when she was a 17-year-old aspiring singer. Source
Local Matters: Georgia election officials begin process that could end with state taking control in Fulton County
Fulton County, Georgia’s most populous county, is now undergoing an election performance review. The process is allowed under the state’s controversial new voting law and could result in the GOP-controlled legislature taking over the county’s election process. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Georgia politics reporter Mark Niesse joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how the review works and what impact it could have on future elections. Source
California judge strikes down Proposition 22 on gig workers
California judge strikes down Proposition 22, the measure that allows Lyft and Uber drivers to be classified as contract workers rather than full-time employees. Source
Schools’ patchwork mask rules create confusion in Atlanta area
Three weeks into the school year, thousands of students and staff across the Atlanta metro have had to quarantine after being exposed to COVID, according to one estimate. Source
Large majority of economists say employers should require vaccine
Now that FDA has fully authorized the Pfizer vaccine, many businesses are expected to make vaccination mandatory. Source
Arizona election review delayed again due to COVID-19
Arizona Senate president Karen Fann said in a statement that three members of the audit team are “quite sick.” Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 22, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source