Low-income and underserved communities have higher levels of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. This distrust in the system also stems from a lack of access in communities that were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 across the country. Mola Lenghi has more. Source
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U.S. experiencing dangerous nationwide heat wave
Millions of Americans across the U.S. are facing scorching temperatures that are not just uncomfortable, but can also be dangerous. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more. Source
Kamala Harris’ plane returns to base due to “technical issue”
Harris is traveling to Guatemala and Mexico, her first trip abroad as vice president. Source
Why questions still linger on the origin of the coronavirus
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, June 6, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
WHO-led inquiry ends with even more questions than it began with on coronavirus origin
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports. Source
Texas bakery sells out of inventory after facing Pride backlash
Confections in Lufkin, Texas sold its entire inventory and received support from across the U.S. Source
Roger Federer pulls out of French Open
“After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation it’s important that I listen to my body and make sure I don’t push myself too quickly on my road to recovery,” Federer said. Source
Lee Carter discusses his Democratic campaign for Virginia governor
In Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday, five candidates are competing to challenge Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin in the race to succeed Governor Ralph Northam. One of the candidates, Virginia Delegate Lee Carter, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss some of his progressive policy proposals, including a plan to use newly legalized cannabis sales to fund reparations for Black and indigenous communities, and why he wants to “own the label” as a self-proclaimed socialist. Source
Edith Surreal discusses wrestling and her transition
Edith Surreal is part of a growing LGBT professional wrestling scene. She launched her career in 2018, and came out as transgender in 2020. Edith joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to share her experience as a trans wrestler. See more at cbsnews.com/pride Source