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Eye Opener: Major compromises in Biden bill
Congress is still working out details on President Biden’s social safety net bill, with several popular proposals ending up on the cutting room floor. Also, new questions about the fatal shooting on an Alec Baldwin film set. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
The New Pro-Gun Generation
A new episode of CBSN Originals’ Reverb series investigates how gun owners are growing more diverse as increasing numbers of Black, Latino, and other underrepresented Americans arm up out of fear for their safety.
Biden to meet with Dems ahead of trip abroad
President Biden is expected to delay the departure for his second major foreign trip Thursday morning and meet with House Democrats as they race to finalize a deal on the president's domestic agenda. Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the White House.
Sally Yates reveals battle with breast cancer
In an exclusive interview with Norah O’Donnell, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates opens up about her experience battling breast cancer. Watch more on “CBS Evening News” tonight at 6:30p on CBS.
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White House unveils new details of $1.75 trillion social spending plan
The president is meeting with House Democrats and plans to address the nation before leaving for Europe on Thursday.
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The American Airlines flight from New York to Orange County, outside L.A., was sent to Denver. Witnesses said the dispute was over wearing a mask.
Bullet apparently fired by Alec Baldwin recovered from film director's shoulder
Investigators discussed their initial findings in the fatal movie-set shooting in which Alec Baldwin fired a gun used on set, killing a cinematographer and wounding the director.
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Eye Opener: Major compromises in Biden bill
Congress is still working out details on President Biden’s social safety net bill, with several popular proposals ending up on the cutting room floor. Also, new questions about the fatal shooting on an Alec Baldwin film set. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
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A new episode of CBSN Originals’ Reverb series investigates how gun owners are growing more diverse as increasing numbers of Black, Latino, and other underrepresented Americans arm up out of fear for their safety.
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Sally Yates reveals battle with breast cancer
In an exclusive interview with Norah O’Donnell, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates opens up about her experience battling breast cancer. Watch more on “CBS Evening News” tonight at 6:30p on CBS.