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Biden criticized for decision on Saudi prince

President Biden is facing growing criticism for failing to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This comes as sources tell CBS News that the State Department will highlight a "reset and recalibration" of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on that, plus Mr. Biden's upcoming meeting with the president of Mexico and the latest on his COVID relief plan.

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Cuomo's conduct in spotlight amid allegations

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who saw soaring popularity during the coronavirus pandemic, is facing calls to resign after two former aides accused him of sexual harassment. According to the New York Times, a second former aide claims the Democrat repeatedly asked her questions about her sex life while she worked for him last year. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the latest, and Alyssa Katz, deputy editor for The City, joined CBSN to discuss Cuomo's past behavior.

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House Dem calls $15 minimum wage a priority

President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass the House Friday, but the final version of the legislation won't include a provision raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled senators cannot vote on the bill with the minimum wage increase in it using the simple-majority reconciliation process. Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joined CBSN to discuss the relief bill and the proposed wage hike.

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"A Shot of Hope": Mistrust and access

Communities of color have a long history of mistrust in the medical community that's grounded in a history of abuses like the U.S. Public Health Service syphilis study in Tuskegee, Alabama, and the case of Henrietta Lacks. But they also suffer from a lack of access. CBSN speaks to family members connected to those cases, as well as doctors and community leaders overcoming roadblocks to get the vaccine to those who need it most. Plus, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte explains his state's success in COVID-19 vaccinations. Montana has one of the best vaccination rates in the country.

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