Tennessee is stopping all vaccine outreach to those 14 and older, despite children and teens making up 15% of the state’s COVID-19 cases and an uptick in almost every state. Jericka Duncan spoke with one mother who fears for the safety of her 11-year-old immunocompromised son and the risks he faces when he goes back to in-person classes this fall. Source
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Mom arrested weeks after 2 girls found dead in Florida canal
Tinessa Hogan, 36, had been named as a person of interest in the case of her two young daughters’ murder. Source
Johnson & Johnson recalls sunscreens due to traces of carcinogen
The health care giant is investigating how the chemical, which can cause cancer with repeated exposure, got into the products. Source
2 men found dead at former Versace mansion on Miami Beach
Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of Versace’s fatal shooting outside the South Beach landmark. Source
COVID surges as Russians refuse vaccine, lie about getting it
Despite pleas by Putin himself many don’t trust the government or its vaccines, so they’re cheating, and Russia is seeing record numbers of deaths and hospitalizations. Source
Upticks in car and gas prices driving inflation
A surge in car and gas prices is causing inflation to rise at the fastest pace since 2008. Fueling the increase in prices is a microchip shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Britney Spears continues push to end her father’s conservatorship
A hearing in Britney Spears’ conservatorship case was held Wednesday as the pop icon continues her attempts to remove her father from his role. Supporters and lawmakers gathered in support of Spears. Politico California health care policy reporter Victoria Colliver joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget to fulfill Biden agenda
President Biden held a high-stakes meeting with Senate Democrats as he seeks support for a $3.5 trillion spending plan. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source
Federal court rules current age limit on handgun sales is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court panel ruled 2-1 that it is unconstitutional to ban handgun sales to adults under the age of 21, saying 18-year-olds should be allowed to purchase. “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano has details on the ruling and possible appeal. Source
Top Senate Democrats aim to rally party around $3.5 trillion package
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar, and BuzzFeed News political reporter Kadia Goba join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss Senate Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget deal, a new poll on concerns about rising crime, and how the White House says it will help those who assisted the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan. Source