A mother and son from Guatemala are back together for the first time since they were separated at the border by the Trump administration nearly four years ago. Lilia Luciano has more on the emotional reunion. Source
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FDA expected to authorize Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for adolescents next week
The FDA could soon approve its first coronavirus vaccine for kids as young as 12 years old. As CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports, children now make up nearly a fourth all new cases in the U.S. Then Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest COVID headlines. Source
FEMA head says Harvey recovery will take years
Texas hasn’t been hit by a storm as strong as Harvey since 1961. And experts are saying its effects will be felt for a very long time. DeMarco Morgan has an update. Source
Extremists and counter-protesters march through San Francisco
Patriot Prayer, a group known for attracting violence and racists, canceled the rally scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco. But that hasn’t stopped would-be participants from marching through the city, with counter-protesters marching against them. Mireya Villarreal has more. Source
Trash-talking fuels anticipation for Mayweather-McGregor fight
The sport of boxing could get a shot in the arm by crossing over with another combat sport on Saturday night. Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. takes on mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, in one of the most-anticipated fights in years. Both fighters are super-welterweights but the showdown is receiving heavyweight hype. Carter Evans reports. Source
Morning Rounds: Could certain vitamins put you at a higher risk for lung cancer?
Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss a new study about certain vitamins that could increase the risk of lung cancer in men who smoke, new research suggesting there could be a link between sleep and dementia, and how events like the solar eclipse could be impacting empathy. Source
Indie band The War on Drugs talks new album, unexpected success
Philly-based indie band, The War on Drugs, scored big on the charts — and with critics — with their last album in 2014. The band’s latest effort was released Friday and looks poised for even greater success. Rolling Stone calls it “full sonic rapture.” “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Anthony Mason sat down with members of the group to talk about their long, but steady, road to success. Source
More kids take up MMA despite risks
More children than ever are taking part in mixed martial arts, or MMA, but pediatricians have some warnings about the risk. CBS News’ Danielle Nottingham reports. Source
Target offers $5 to people who get vaccinated in its stores
Retailer unveils incentive to get people immunized against COVID-19 at CVS pharmacies inside 600-plus locations across U.S. Source
Woman receives extraordinary gift from stranger after cancer diagnosis
A woman thought her cancer diagnosis had stolen her chances of having a baby, until a stranger stepped in and gave her an extraordinary gift. Mireya Villarreal has the story. Source