After attempts to pass a more substantial health care bill failed, GOP leaders are honing in on the so-called “skinny repeal,” which would eliminate just a few key parts of Obamacare and leave much of the legislation in place. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
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New York metro area states lift capacity restrictions
Businesses in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut can begin operating at full capacity on May 19. Source
Oregon restores restrictions as new COVID cases surge
Nearly half of Oregon is shutting down due to a surge in coronavirus cases. The move comes as most of the nation reopens. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details. Source
Angelina Jolie opens up about struggles with Bell’s palsy
Angelina Jolie is opening up about her latest health struggles for the first time after a tumultuous year. For September’s issue of Vanity Fair, the Hollywood star reveals she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in 2016. The condition is a temporary facial paralysis, which affects about 40,000 Americans each year. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to talk about symptoms and treatment of the disease. Source
Your COVID vaccine booster might be a patch or a pill
The next generation of COVID vaccines may come in different forms and might even help prevent future pandemics. Source
Trump tweets intention to ban transgender people from military
In a series of tweets, President Trump announced his intention to ban transgender individuals from military service. Politico congressional reporter Rachael Bade joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with more on the developing story. Source
Coast Guard video captures captain rescuing crew member
In this raw video released by the Coast Guard, the captain of a capsized fishing boat helps a member of his crew get to another boat off the Alaska coast. The captain of the Grayling jumped into the water to rescue two of his crewmen in the Kupreanof Strait near Raspberry Island, Alaska. Source
Chicken in high demand after winter freeze disrupts supply
Chicken wings and other chicken products are in high demand as Americans turn to comfort food during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a winter freeze that hit Texas and surrounding states in February temporarily closed some chicken plants in the region, causing a supply disruption. CBS News’ Michael George reports how it’s affecting businesses. Source
Charlie Rose appears on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
“CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose talks to Stephen Colbert about his recent heart surgery and what’s making him tick. Source
Athlete develops unconventional program to help drug addicts
Lawmakers and activists are exploring new ways to treat substance abuse as the opioid crisis sweeps the nation. One world-class athlete has developed an unconventional approach in Wyoming by taking addicts outdoors and exposing them to the elements. Jeff Glor reports. Source