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New documentary examines the impact of marijuana on Black and Brown communities

“Smoke: Marijuana & Black America” looks at how Black and Brown communities are left out of the growing business of cannabis, even though those communities are often on the receiving end of the legal troubles that come with marijuana use. Former NFL player Ricky Williams, who participated in the documentary, joins CBSN to discuss what change is needed. Source Read More »

Immunologist: “There are dark days ahead” despite COVID vaccine progress

Pfizer and Moderna have announced their coronavirus vaccines appear to be about 95% effective, as states across the U.S. continue to grapple with a surge in cases and hospitalizations. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports, and internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss what local officials should have done to avoid reaching this point, and ... Read More »

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines prove effective, as COVID cases keep rising nationwide

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech announced plans to apply for FDA emergency use authorization for their vaccine candidate, after test results showed it was 95% effective at preventing COVID-19. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus reports, and then New York Times’ “Matter” columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the impact of the coming vaccines. Source Read More »