“Some people are calling them twin pandemics that have collided,” Harvard researcher Michael Barnett, Ph.D. said on CBSN Monday. Source
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Nurse who was stabbed at hospital speaks out
Massachusetts nurse Elise Wilson is pushing for new legal protections for health care workers after she was attacked on the job. Beth Germano of CBS Boston station WBZ reports. Source
Will the health care bill debate continue next week?
Senate Republicans are expected to vote next week on whether to begin debating on a health care bill. But right now, it’s not clear what that bill will be. Shannon Pettypiece, Bloomberg’s White House correspondent, joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the GOP bill’s status, the possible absence of Senator McCain and potential Medicaid cuts. Source
O.J. Simpson granted October release, what’s next?
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman was a prosecutor and defense attorney. She’s covered every O.J. Simpson case and joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the legal factors surrounding Simpson’s release in October. Source
O.J. Simpson granted parole in unanimous decision
Former football star O.J. Simpson showed jubilation and relief Thursday after convincing a Nevada parole board that he deserves to be released. Simpson has served almost nine years of a 33-year sentence for a botched armed robbery in Las Vegas. His defenders say the sentence was payback for his acquittal on murder charges more than two decades ago. John Blackstone reports. Source
What Sen. John McCain is up against in cancer battle
Sen. John McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer that’s very tough to beat. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why, and what options McCain has for treatment. Source
StubHub to refund canceled events after pandemic complaints
Ticket service reverses tough stance on cash refunds for concerts and other shows cancelled last March during pandemic. Source
Special Report: O.J. Simpson parole hearing
O.J. Simpson asked a Nevada parole board for early release today. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone, legal analyst Rikki Klieman, and Loyola Law Shool professor Laurie Levenson join CBS News’ Anthony Mason to discuss the hearing and factors the board will be considering. Source
SpaceX to launch four American civilians on historic, three-day voyage around Earth
The SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will be the first all-civilian space flight into orbit. Mark Strassmann reports the mission, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Source
Mickey Mouse helps tell kids their official adoption date
A recent trip to Disney World was more than magical for these two foster kids — it was life-changing. The siblings learned during a meet and greet with Mickey Mouse that they were getting adopted. Source