“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is announcing the return of full studio audiences starting June 14. All must show proof of vaccination, and wearing masks will be optional. Meg Oliver reports. Source
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Tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian on paid family leave advocacy
“CBS This Morning” talks to Alexis Ohanian, founder of Seven Seven Six and co-founder of Reddit about advocating that Congress create a national paid family and medical leave program. He discusses his own experience with parental leave and being a father. Source
Where police reform stands a year after George Floyd’s death
Tuesday, May 25 will mark one year since George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police. President Biden is set to meet with members of the Floyd family as Congress continues negotiations on police reform legislation. The Brookings Institution Rubenstein fellow Rashawn Ray joined “CBSN AM” to discuss key components of the bill. Source
At least 15 people dead after large volcano erupts in Democratic Republic of Congo
Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo erupted Saturday, spewing lava for miles, but it stopped right before entering the city of Goma. The large volcanic eruption killed at least 15 people and the lava buried hundreds of houses and buildings. Debora Patta reports. Source
Viral “Charlie Bit My Finger” video sells as NFT for $760,000
The family behind the beloved 2007 video is cashing in on the meme, selling it as a non-fungible token for over $760,000. Source
Children as young as 6 months old now participating in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial
Researchers are studying COVID-19 vaccinations in kids as young as 6 months old. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas spoke to a family who says they were eager for the opportunity to vaccinate their 3-year-old and 8-month-old and are encouraging others to sign up. Source
Where can Americans travel? The latest on COVID restrictions
Many countries are letting in American tourists, but COVID-19 restrictions vary from place to place. Source
Belarusian opposition blogger detained after Ryanair flight diverted under fighter jet escort
The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, sent a fighter jet to intercept a European airliner traveling through the country’s airspace on Sunday and ordered the plane to land in the capital, Minsk, where a prominent opposition journalist aboard was arrested. Charlie D’Agata reports on the international outrage the incident – that some believe was a hijacking – has caused. Source
Michigan governor apologizes for social distancing blunder
A photo circulated on social media showed Whitmer with a group of unmasked people at an East Lansing bar-restaurant. Source
Samoa’s first female leader is locked out of Parliament
Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and her supporters showed up at parliament to form a new government, but were not allowed inside. Source