People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer have to wear masks indoors or outdoors in most settings, the CDC said. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
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U.S. races to vaccinate young teens after CDC endorsement
While some parents are hesitant to have their kids get the COVID-19 vaccine, others couldn’t wait to get their kids in line. Mola Lenghi shares more. Source
Gaetz associate expected to plead guilty in federal case
Joel Greenberg, an associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges. He is accused of sex trafficking. Source
Active-duty Marine arrested for role in Capitol riot
The Marine is charged with assault and obstruction of law enforcement officers during the Capitol riot. Jeff Pegues has more details. Source
Judge delays trial of ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s death
A judge has pushed back the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd. Source
Urgent 911 calls after major crack found in I-40 bridge
The 48-year-old span links Arkansas and Tennessee. The inspectors said police had to clear it immediately. Officials say repairs could take months. Source
Initial jobless claims fall to a new pandemic low
The Department of Labor reports 473,000 Americans filed new jobless claims last week, down 34,000 from the previous week and the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Obama administration’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers mean for the U.S. economy. Source
DHS officials defend Biden’s immigration policy
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the Biden administration’s decision to not expel unaccompanied minors, saying “it is the responsibility of humanity to address the needs of these children.” Source
CDC eases mask guidelines, while Biden talks up vaccines and infrastructure
In a major update to public health guidance Thursday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks indoors or social distance in most settings. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico’s White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and NPR political reporter Juana Summers join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with Thursday’s headlines out of Washington, including the president’s infrastructure meeting and a debate among Democrats over how to respond to escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Source
Dr. Jon LaPook on what the new mask guidance means
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses why masks are still required in some settings and what to do if you’re not sure whether others have been vaccinated. Source