At least 42 people have died in the protests, according to the country’s ombudsman. Source
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What does the CDC’s new mask guidance mean for kids?
The CDC has updated its guidelines to say that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks most of the time. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports on the changes, and Dr. Julie Morita, the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss what this means for kids who are not yet eligible for vaccination. Source
Representative Elise Stefanik claims GOP is “unified” after leadership election
Republicans officially named Representative Elise Stefanik to the party’s third-highest ranking position in the House on Friday. CBSN’s Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Tanya Rivero about what this means for the GOP. Source
Delta is first U.S. airline to require new hires be vaccinated
Atlanta-based carrier says starting Monday, employees joining its ranks must be immunized against COVID-19. Source
Don’t want to stop wearing your mask? Psychotherapist explains
“The mask gives us a sense of security and makes us feel more comfortable,” Kathryn Smerling said. “We can be a little bit more private and a little bit more selective in how we want to show our faces.” Source
Drug exec emails mocked Appalachians as “pillbillies”
Emails presented in a civil case in West Virginia that accuses drug distributors of fueling the U.S. opioid epidemic. Source
Texas “heartbeat” abortion ban could lead to flood of lawsuits
The legislation would let private citizens sue doctors who perform abortions as well as any individuals who “aid and abet” in patients getting the procedure. Source
Thousands flee heavy Israeli fire as death toll mounts
As international efforts at a cease-fire stepped up, Israel appeared to be looking to inflict intensified damage on the Islamic militant group Hamas. Source
DHS warns violent extremists may exploit easing of COVID restrictions
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a terrorism advisory warning of “increasingly complex and volatile” domestic threats. Source
This week on “Face the Nation,” May 16, 2021
NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and more appear on Sunday’s “Face the Nation” Source