Carrier’s loyalty club members can enter sweepstakes designed to encourage national immunization effort. Source

Some progressives say the Labor Department could continue federal benefits to some of the workers not eligible for state unemployment benefits. Source

Police said a father and son noticed a smell coming from a papier-mâché dinosaur figure. Source

New cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have dropped to the lowest levels in nearly a year as more Americans get vaccinated. Inoculation rates are highest in the Northeast, but in some Southern states less than 40% have gotten a shot. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss the latest statistics. Source

The secretary of state will travel to Israel, the West Bank, Egypt and Jordan. Source

Locals are sifting through rubble, trying to piece their lives back together. Source

There are growing concerns of Russian involvement, as prominent critic of Belarus’ authoritarian president is removed from commercial flight. Source

The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. Mireya Villarreal speaks with Libby, a transgender 11-year-old, and her family about how this bill could impact her life if it’s signed into law. Source

The milestone comes as slowed vaccine deliveries have marred the country’s fight against the pandemic. Source

A recent Washington Post article examines how the Black Lives Matter movement is now part of the political conversation in the U.S. about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source