Protests erupted overnight following the deadly police shooting of a black man outside Minneapolis. The incident happened about 10 miles from where the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin begins its third week. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins “CBSN AM” with more. Source
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Prince Philip funeral to be held Saturday in Windsor, Queen says his death leaves “huge void”
The Duke of Edinburgh lies at rest in the private chapel in Windsor Castle, while the United Kingdom declares a period of national mourning until Saturday, the day of the funeral. As Holly Williams reports, Prince Philip’s death comes at a time of generational shift within the royal family. Source
N. Korea claims H-bomb test, Paul Ryan’s Obamacare challenge: #CBSN10 trending stories
North Korea claims it carried out a successful hydrogen bomb test, House Speaker Paul Ryan praises Congress’ efforts to repeal Obamacare, and more of the stories you’re clicking on. Source
Thirty percent of U.S. adults need more sleep
New research shows a lot of us could use more sleep. But who are the most sleep-deprived people out there? Dr. Jon LaPook finds out. Source
DEA investigates painkiller epidemic in West Virginia
Dozens of doctors, pharmacies and distributors throughout West Virginia are being investigated by the DEA due to a painkiller problem. West Virginia leads the nation in overdose deaths. Jim Axelrod has more. Source
Digital eye strain a growing problem
As Americans spend more hours staring at computers, smartphones and TV screens, many experience digital eye strain, but experts say there are steps you can take to ease the condition. CBS News’ Marlie Hall reports. Source
Dr. Ashish Jha discusses concerning COVID surges in Michigan, vaccines
As coronavirus vaccination rates ramp up, it’s becoming a race against time as some states are trying to push back increasing infection rates. Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss vaccines, variants and concerns about cases surging in parts of the country. Source
What causes women to experience broken-heart syndrome?
Many elderly women have been hospitalized with what they believe is a heart attack, but it’s actually what doctors call “broken-heart” syndrome. NYU Langone Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Harmony Reynolds discussed the condition with CBSN’s Contessa Brewer. Source
Promising new ways to prevent, treat cancer
In his new book, “The Lucky Years,” published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS, Dr. David Agus writes, “One day cancer will be a manageable condition, much in the way people can live with arthritis or type 1 diabetes.” Dr. Agus, who leads the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center; Dr. Judy Garber, director of the Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; and former National Cancer Institute deputy director Anna Barker join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest findings. Source
White House issuing reports on states’ infrastructure needs
President Biden is poised to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Monday to discuss his infrastructure plan. Source