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R. Kelly’s survivors are reacting after the disgraced R&B singer was found guilty on all counts in a racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Also, Oprah announces her new book club pick. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
New York vaccine mandate goes into effect
New York state's vaccine mandate for all medical workers is now in effect, potentially putting 83,000 workers at risk of termination. Hospitals across the state say they support the mandate, but some are confronting staffing shortages as a result. Errol Barnett reports.
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Study shows continued risk of lead in kids
A new study of more than a million children found lead poisoning in about half of those tested. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” and explains the negative health effects, and why many children at risk may not be getting tested.
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Landsat Earth observation satellite launched into orbit
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Fauci says "dark winter" can be avoided if more are vaccinated
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Massachusetts State Police troopers resign over COVID vaccine mandate
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More legal trouble ahead for R. Kelly
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