Rachael Bade, Shawna Thomas, David Nakamura, and Reihan Salam discuss the effectiveness of student activism and the chances of gun legislation proposals passing in Congress. Source
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Pfizer vaccine could be available for ages 2 and up by fall
The drugmaker is also conducting clinical trials on their vaccine for babies aged six months and older. Source
Putting it together: The art of John Derian
Correspondent Erin Moriarty shows us the work of decoupage artist John Derian, who turns 18th and 19th century etchings and lithographs into 21st century collectibles. Source
The opioid epidemic: Taking Big Pharma to court
To address the rising epidemic of opioid overdose deaths, advocates are taking a page from the war on “Big Tobacco.” Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Mississippi lawyer Mike Moore (the state’s former Attorney General) and with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, who both seek to make drug manufacturers legally liable for the increase in opioid addiction that has had deadly consequences. Source
“Moral obligation” to wipe HPV off the face of the planet
Public health experts are sounding the alarm about a rise in cancers caused by the HPV virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Deadly flu season has likely peaked, CDC says
The worst flu season in years has likely peaked, the CDC said Friday. But the illness still remains widespread in every state, except for Hawaii and Oregon. Source
Nasty flu season finally starts to wane
The CDC says this year’s deadly flu season finally seems to be getting better instead of worse, although it won’t be over for many more weeks. CBS News’ Kenneth Craig reports. Source
GOP governors move to end enhanced unemployment benefits
A growing number of GOP governors have said they will end increased unemployment insurance benefits, citing workforce shortages. Source
Dad charged in Chicago toddler’s death
Police in Chicago say Rolando Ortiz slashed the throat of his 2-year-old son, Mateo Garcia Aguayo, nearly severing the boy’s head, because the child was keeping him from getting sleep. Charlie De Mar reports for CBS Chicago. Source
Dozens dead in suicide bomb attack near girls’ school in Afghanistan
Afghan officials are blaming the Taliban for an attack on a girls’ school, the first major attack since the U.S. military began withdrawing from Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports from Kabul. Source