A newly passed law in Texas bans abortions after cardiac activity is detected and supporters say it could overturn Roe v Wade. Kate Smith explains why this law will be harder to fight than others now being challenged in the courts. Source
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President Biden floats key concessions to get a deal on infrastructure plan
President Biden will meet on Friday with Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia to continue negotiations over infrastructure. On Wednesday, Mr. Biden offered key concessions. Weijia Jiang has the details on the latest White House offer. Source
DOJ to prioritize ransomware attacks on the same level as terrorism
The Justice Department will now handle ransomware investigations the same way it handles terrorism cases. The move comes after recent cyber attacks against Colonial Pipeline and JBS, a major meat supplier in the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
More coffins found in search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Not long after the massacre, the state declared the death toll to be 36 people, but most historians estimate it to be between 75 and 300. Source
Clinics across U.S. try new tactics to encourage vaccinations as rates decline
As vaccination rates across the country slow to their lowest point in months, clinic staff at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are trying to encourage residents who haven’t yet gotten their shots. CBS News’ Mireya Villarreal spoke with doctors who say misinformation is still driving hesitancy, especially in young people. Source
Government report unable to explain source of many UFOs
The government is expected to release its report on unidentified aerial phenomena this month. Source
SpaceX launches new solar panels to space station
New solar arrays are part of SpaceX’s 22nd supply run to the International Space Station. Source
Man sentenced in cruise ship murder of wife who asked for a divorce
Kenneth Manzanares’ actions were “triggered by his wife telling him she wanted him to leave the cruise ship and that she wanted a divorce,” prosecutors said. Source
CBS News business analyst discusses inflation and the housing market
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger spoke with chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett for this week’s episode of “The Takeout” podcast. Source
“Shrinkflation” means consumers pay the same amount for less
As prices rise, packages are shrinking, masking cost hikes for buyers on everything from ice cream to pet food. Source