The legislation, called the Teaching Equitable Asian-American History Act, would require a course about the Asian American experience to be taught in the 2022-2023 school year. Source
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At 93, veteran receives his high school diploma
Pat Moore, a 93-year-old veteran, was supposed to receive his high school diploma decades ago. He and his great-granddaughter both graduated this year. Omar Villafranca shares their story. Source
He was first set to graduate in 1945. He’s now getting a diploma
At 93, Pat Moore proves that age, like the year on a diploma, is just a number. Source
FBI probes postmaster general’s past political fundraising
The FBI is investigating U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for possibly violating state and federal election laws. He denies the accusations. Source
Tourist towns in turmoil as open jobs go unfilled
There are signs the U.S. economy is regaining its footing, with the lowest number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment since the pandemic started. But businesses are struggling to find workers. Carter Evans reports. Source
Pace of U.S. vaccinations lag as Biden pushes to reach July 4 deadline
As CBS News’ Mireya Villarreal reports, the pace of U.S. coronavirus vaccinations is slowing and there are new concerns we may not reach President Biden’s July 4 goal. Vaccination rates are largely lagging in the South. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest efforts to get more shots into arms. Source
Analyzing new allegations into Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is facing new scrutiny as federal prosecutors launch an obstruction of justice investigation against him. Gaetz is already accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl and paying for sex. Matt Dixon, Politico’s Florida bureau chief, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss where things stand and who is cooperating with investigators. Source
United Airlines plans to bring back supersonic flights
Want to fly from New York to London in less than four hours? United Airlines travelers may be able to do so by 2029 with the company’s purchase of 14 supersonic jets. Source
The global impact of George Floyd: New Zealand
New Zealand has a global reputation for peace and tolerance. But George Floyd’s death last summer moved Black activists to speak up about how the county is “in complete denial” about some problems. Source
2 teens face attempted murder charges in Florida shootout
A 12-year-old boy involved in a shootout with Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies appeared in court and was charged with attempted murder. A 14-year-old girl who was also involved is recovering from gunshot wounds. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source