U.S. behind Russia, China in sending vaccines to nations in need
Many nations are turning to other world powers to secure doses of approved COVID-19 vaccines.
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India's vaccine rollout slows
India's vaccine rollout is slowing as the COVID-19 death toll continues to climb. Washington Post correspondent Niha Masih joins CBSN AM to talk about what's causing supply shortages.
Lake Tahoe tsunami, while unlikely, still possible, geologist says
California Geological Survey geologist Steve Bohlen says it would take a 7.0 magnitude quake, which is conceivable though far from probable.
Questions remain over CDC mask guidance
Many Americans are left with questions about the CDC's mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people as a number of major businesses drop their mask mandates. Dan Diamond, a national reporter covering health politics and policy for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Biden to send COVID vaccines abroad
President Joe Biden announced Monday that the U.S. will send 20 million more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to other countries in need. Mr. Biden also announced the child tax credit will expand to monthly payments for low- and middle-income families in July. Watch his remarks.
The return of the cicadas
Periodical cicadas, identified as Brood X, are back, providing those in parts of the U.S. with a once-every-17-years opportunity to witness a remarkable natural phenomenon, as these insects emerge and breed, while producing sounds as loud as a jet engine.
CDC updates face mask guidance
Many states are lifting face mask mandates after the CDC says vaccinated people no longer need to wear one in most settings. Lilia Luciano reports.
How science can help prevent the next pandemic
As climate change worsens and humans push further into wildlife habitats, the risk of animal-borne diseases triggering global pandemics grows more likely. Journalist and filmmaker Harriet Constable joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
States lift face mask mandates after CDC updates guidance
Mark Strassmann reports on the CDC lifting the mask mandate and the impact.
The return of the cicadas
Periodical cicadas, identified as Brood X, are back, providing us with a once-every-17-years opportunity to witness a remarkable natural phenomenon, as these insects emerge and breed, while producing sounds as loud as a jet engine. Correspondent Chip Reid talks with entomologists about the cicadas' cycle, and how their protein can satiate the appetites of predators (and cookie lovers).
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