U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Angus King and Roger Wicker have become the latest high-profile lawmakers to test positive for the coronavirus. Source
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What to know about getting a 3rd COVID vaccine shot
CVS, Walgreens and other chains are now offering a third dose for some people, but most Americans will face a wait. Source
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as COVID cases surge
Hospitals in Alabam have run out of intensive care unit beds as coronavirus cases spike across the state. Source
Judge blocks U.S. effort to curtail ICE arrests and deportations
The Biden administration rules instructed ICE agents to focus on arresting recent border-crossers, as well as immigrants deemed to threaten public safety or national security. Source
Man claiming to have explosives near Capitol surrenders to police
The U.S. Capitol Police said he was taken into custody “without incident.” Source
U.S. Capitol Police say bomb threat suspect surrenders
U.S. Capitol Police say a man who claimed to have a bomb in his pickup truck outside the Capitol building and Library of Congress has surrendered after a standoff that lasted several hours. Watch the briefing from U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. Source
Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2022
An increasing number of schools are doing away with SAT requirements… but that doesn’t make them any easier to get into. See which school tops the list for 2022. Source
Uncertain future of U.S.-Afghanistan relations after chaotic withdrawal
The U.S. continues to evacuate tens of thousands of Americans and eligible Afghans from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Christopher Kolenda, who served in Afghanistan and was a senior advisor on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the State Department, joined CBSN to discuss the future of relations between the countries. Source
Advocates urge TikTok to improve parental monitoring features following deadly “Blackout Challenge”
Advocates are urging TikTok to improve its parental monitoring features to protect kids. CBS News’ Femi Redwood reports it comes after 12-year-old Joshua Zeryihun choked himself while attempting the “Blackout Challenge” on TikTok. Source
Student debt erased for borrowers with permanent disabilities
Borrowers with total and permanent disabilities can already apply for elimination of their student loan debt. Source