Erica Gray had gotten a cancer diagnosis that she thought had stolen her chance to have a baby, until a stranger stepped in as a surrogate. Source

President Trump has called the opioid epidemic a national emergency, and 21 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Fran Smith, who wrote the cover story of September’s National Geographic article, “How science is unlocking the secrets of addiction,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss addiction’s impact on the brain’s pathways. Source

The White House is ramping up efforts to reach rural areas and communities where the pace of vaccinations has slowed. Source

The actor explains why he loves playing the dimwitted superhero Source

The Biden administration is launching an all-out push to increase the U.S. vaccination rate, which has dropped more than 50% in recent weeks. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source

The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for administration to adolescents by early next week. The company is also preparing to seek full FDA approval — not just emergency authorization — for adults. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

For 18-year-old Bryan Chavez, Tuesday felt like a dream. It was the first time he’d seen his mother in nearly four years after they were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. Source

Derek Chauvin’s lawyer has filed a motion for a new trial in the murder of George Floyd. Source

Hurricane Harvey threatens Texas; Powerball winner claims top prize Source

President Trump had no public events Thursday, but he kept Americans updated by tweeting frequently; Where in the world is Jared Kushner? Source