President Trump’s comments referring to “sh*thole countries” may have a negative impact on the Republican Party ahead of this year’s midterms elections. Politico’s senior Washington correspondent and Playbook co-author Anna Palmer joined CBSN with more on the fallout. Source
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Dr. David Agus on America’s path to COVID recovery
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus has a look at President Biden’s vaccination goals and children becoming authorized for vaccine usage. Source
More than 1.7 million travelers nationwide passed through airports ahead of Mother’s Day
Confidence in travel is growing as more COVID restrictions are lifted. Health officials continue to express concern that COVID-19 will continue until winter. Mola Lenghi has the details. Source
Preview: Oprah panel on Time’s Up movement
Earlier this week Oprah Winfrey, a special contributing correspondent for CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” moderated a panel of Hollywood luminaries to discuss the Time’s Up movement. In this preview of Winfrey’s report to be broadcast January 14, she asks actress Reese Witherspoon about the power of speaking out about sexual harassment and abuse. Source
Doctor sends ventilators to India to help with COVID-19 surge
There was a welcome sight at Mumbai International Airport tarmac when a shipment of much-needed medical aid and ventilators arrived. Source
Saturday Sessions: Manchester Orchestra performs “Keel Timing”
Manchester Orchestra returns to Saturday Sessions after releasing their latest album, “The Million Masks of God.” The band formed in 2004, and since then, they have played the main stages at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and had hits on the alternative charts. The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Keel Timing.” Source
Dracula’s castle in Romania offering free vaccines
Visitors will also receive free admission to the castle’s exhibit of medieval torture instruments. Source
Impact of YouTube’s response to Logan Paul’s “suicide forest” video
YouTube is punishing one of its biggest stars, Logan Paul, days after he posted video of the body of a man who had committed suicide in Japan. YouTube said Wednesday Paul’s channels are being removed from its Google Preferred platform. YouTube is also cutting Paul from a series and suspending his original projects. Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the ramifications. Source
Radium water contamination most widespread in Texas, report shows
More than half of Americans could be drinking tap water tainted with a radioactive element. A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group finds more than 170 million people are exposed to radium in their drinking water. That could increase the risk of cancer. Anna Werner reports. Source
Deadly flu outbreak gravely serious for children
The flu virus hitting nationwide causes more deaths and hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the flu is now widespread in 46 states, nearly four times as many compared with the same time last year. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source