Tennis participation has risen during the pandemic thanks to the distanced nature of the sport, but not everyone has equal access to the pricey equipment. With the help of Linden Patterson, “Love All Tennis” has donated more than 2,000 tennis rackets. Jessi Mitchell reports. Source
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Dr. David Agus: Cellphone cancer risk not “cause for alarm”
A new study on cellphone radiation is raising cancer fears. Researchers say lab animals exposed to the same type of radiation found in cellphones had increased rates of brain and heart tumors. CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, who leads the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the study’s findings and why he is skeptical. Source
U.S. racing to vaccinate as coronavirus cases climb
Health officials are worried about yet another coronavirus wave as nearly a quarter million infections have been reported in the U.S. just this past week. Tom Hanson has more. Source
Brazil struggles to contain coronavirus infections as variants fuel spread
Brazil’s already burdened healthcare system is seeing no relief as coronavirus variants fuel further spread. Hospitals are overrun, with some no longer to accept any patients other than COVID cases. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Funeral procession held for Prince Philip at St. George’s Chapel
Prince Philip’s funeral was held Saturday at St. George’s Chapel with members of the royal family saying their final goodbyes to the Duke of Edinburgh. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
The scene-stealing Jane Krakowski
Comic actress Jane Krakowski shared a lot of laughs with Tina Fey on the TV series “30 Rock,” and pulls off some hijinks in her Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway musical “She Loves Me.” She calls her characters second bananas, but “scene stealers” is more accurate. Rita Braver has a profile. Source
Boy with neurological disorder battles bullying
Trevor Harris has Tourette syndrome. It’s a neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable movements and outbursts called tics. The 12-year-old student is using his tics to teach lessons to his peers and spearhead an anti-bullying campaign. Julianna Goldman reports. Source
Health experts call for Summer Olympics to move over Zika
The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are just 10 weeks away, but a large group of medical professionals are pushing for the games to not go on as scheduled. More than 150 health experts are standing behind an open letter to the World Health Organization stating concerns over the global spread of the Zika virus. Marlie Hall reports. Source
“Glee” star indicted on child pornography charges
Actor Mark Salling, best known for his role in “Glee,” has been indicted on child pornography charges. The actor could face five years in prison. CBSN’s Reena Ninan has more details. Source
The Dish: Chef Sam Hazen
Sam Hazen has known he wanted to be a chef since he was in the third grade. He grew up in the restaurant business, working in his father’s restaurant, and in a number of prominent kitchens, before launching the famed Tao restaurants. He’s now the culinary director of B.R. Guest, where he oversees five seafood locations, including Atlantic Grill, Blue Fin and Blue Water Grill. Source