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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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