CBS News has learned the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 as soon as next week. Meanwhile, as states and cities continue to reopen, a variant in Oregon has led to one of the largest increases in infections in the country. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
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Will President Trump denounce white nationalist groups?
Molly Ball, Jamelle Bouie, Ramesh Ponnuru, Michael Duffy, and Ed O’Keefe discuss whether or not President Trump will denounce the white nationalist groups who support him. Source
Charlottesville mayor says President Trump “should look in the mirror”
Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer joins “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson to discuss the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia Source
America’s Steeplechase
Charlie Rose goes to horse country to report on the centuries-old tradition of “timber racing,” an exhilarating and dangerous sport characterized by steep jumps. Source
Jersey Shore businesses struggling to hire seasonal workers
Morey’s Piers in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is offering a premium for summer workers but still has 1,500 open positions for lifeguards, ride operators and more. Source
Sunday Profile: Ray Romano
Correspondent Tracy Smith catches up with actor-comedian Ray Romano, now starring in the series “Get Shorty.” Source
New home COVID-19 tests give quick results, could fuel frequent testing, help limit virus spread
New home COVID-19 tests are becoming more widely available. Dr. Jon LaPook shows how they work, and explains why they are important to control the future of the pandemic. Source
Ray Romano on the worst communicators
Actor and comedian Ray Romano has made a career of making fun of spousal communications. In a recent standup act at NYC’s Comedy Cellar, Romano put any criticism about his own communication skills in perspective. Source
Emergency use authorization could come soon for Pfizer vaccine for teens
A federal health official tells CBS News the FDA is expected to authorize emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old, as soon as this week. This comes as many health experts are warning that vaccine hesitancy and new COVID variants could prevent the U.S. from reaching widespread or “herd” immunity. Dr. Ashish Jha joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the imminent Pfizer EUA for adolescents and the herd immunity debate. Source
Judge throws out DJ’s case against Taylor Swift
A judge in Denver has thrown out a DJ’s case against pop star Taylor Swift. But as Tony Dukoupil reports, it’s still too early to declare a winner in the ongoing legal saga. Source