The U.S. and other countries criticized China during a virtual meeting this week for the country’s treatment of its Uighur Muslims. Beijing is accused of carrying out genocide in the Xinjiang region. Ramy Inocencio joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
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Vaccinated Americans ditching masks as CDC eases guidelines
In a major step towards normalcy, the CDC says Americans who are fully vaccinated can forgo masks and social distancing both indoors and outdoors in most situations, as coronavirus infections continue to drop. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins “CBSN AM” with more on what we can expect. Source
Eye Opener: CDC says people vaccinated against COVID-19 can go without masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can participate in indoor and outdoor activities without wearing masks and social distancing. Also, Israel is now preparing for a possible ground invasion of Gaza as the death toll from rockets and airstrikes continues to rise. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
CDC Director Walensky on new mask guidelines, who should still wear them
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky talks to “CBS This Morning” about the new guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans. Walensky weighs in on the timing of the decision and the “honor system” for enforcement. Source
Text promising “boob job” becomes key evidence in murder trial
Just hours before his parents were killed, Brandon Pettit sent a woman a text promising her a breast enhancement for Christmas. Is it bad timing or evidence of a financial motive for murder? Source
Harry says parenting style of royal family inflicts “pain and suffering”
In a new interview, Prince Harry criticizes the parenting of his father, Prince Charles, saying that he wants to break the cycle of “pain and suffering.” Source
Judge says rehire two deputies fired after Parkland school shooting
They were fired for inaction during the February 2018 massacre at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 18 dead. Source
GOP senators “encouraged” after meeting with Biden on infrastructure
Senator Shelley Moore Capito said that she was “encouraged” by the meeting with the president. Source
Pelosi: Ethics panel should look into Rep. Greene’s “verbal assault”
“This is beneath the dignity of a person serving in the Congress of the United States,” Pelosi said. Source
Philly health official resigns over disposal of bombing victims’ remains
A crowd gathered on the 35th anniversary of the bombing and some shouted “shame” and “grave robber.” Source