Nearly 17 million people will soon become eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the FDA authorized its use for children 12 to 15. Dr. William Gruber, Pfizer’s Senior Vice President of Vaccine Clinical Research and Development, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss vaccine safety and other trials Pfizer is conducting. Source
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Amid criticism of lack of diversity, ethical problems, NBC will not air 2022 Golden Globe awards
NBC will not be airing the 2022 Golden Globes in response to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association controversy. The group behind the Golden Globes faces growing criticism about a lack of diversity and ethical improprieties. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
How artificial intelligence is transforming medicine
Artificial intelligence is part of the new frontier in medicine. In our Grand Round series, Dr. David Agus, who directs research on AI at the University of Southern California and heads USC Norris Westside Cancer Center, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how AI is transforming medicine and the risks it poses to patient privacy. Source
After nationwide Real Water recall, questions remain about how the bottled alkaline water was made
A federal investigation is underway to determine if an alkaline water sold in several states and online made people sick and might have put them at risk of needing liver transplants. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner traveled to Las Vegas to look into it. Source
Electronic cigarette smoke could damage your DNA
A new study from New York University has found that vaping using electronic cigarettes could damage your DNA, leading to higher risks of lung cancer, bladder cancer and heart disease. Dr. William Huang, an assistant professor of urology at NYU Langone Health who co-authored the study, speaks to CBSN about the risks associated with electronic cigarette smoke. Source
Senators urge airlines to make flight credits valid indefinitely
The Democrats say it’s “unconscionable” for airlines to have more than $10 billion in unused travel credits. Source
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President Trump hosts a listening session where people affected by gun violence plead for change; Arizona jail debuts therapy dogs, puppies will be used to reduce stress in inmates Source
Facebook co-founder says company has increasing responsibility to monitor activity
Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook, responds to questions about the platform’s role in Russian influence campaigns during the 2016 presidential campaign. He speaks to CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red & Blue.” Source
Lindsey Vonn’s avalanche of injuries
In an interview with 60 Minutes Sports, Vonn describes a career’s-worth of bones broken and ligaments torn as an Olympic skier Source
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine trial of more than 2,200 volunteers ages 12 to 15 showed zero COVID-19 cases among those who were fully vaccinated. CBS News spoke to one teen who was a part of the trial who says, “it’s just worth it in every way you look at it.” Davd Begnaud reports. Source