Teachers can get COVID-19 shots despite governors' edicts
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states.
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Dallas officer charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
SpaceX rocket lands, then explodes
A SpaceX Starship rocket prototype nailed the landing in a test flight, but then was destroyed in an explosion. CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green has the details.
U.S. vaccination efforts pick up speed
Vaccinations in the U.S. are picking up speed, but some states are facing pushback for lifting mask rules and other restrictions. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Alabama, and Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC director, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Doctor on risk of easing COVID rules too soon
On the same day the governors of Texas and Mississippi announced they were lifting their states' mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, CDC officials warned states against rolling back mitigation measures too soon. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the risks, especially as more contagious variants of the virus keep spreading.
Pointing fingers over Texas winter power failure
Severe cold weather knocked out power to millions of Texas residents, causing a massive spike in demand statewide. The state has a free-market approach to energy -- prices are not fixed as they are in many other parts of the country -- so some were hit with massive bills. President and CEO of the American Clean Power Association Heather Zichal joins CBSN with more.
States face criticism for lifting restrictions
President Biden criticized the governors of Texas and Mississippi after they lifted their states’ mask mandates and other coronavirus restrictions. Health experts are warning "now is not the time" to ease restrictions as new variants continue to spread. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Income limits narrowed for stimulus checks
Fewer people may end up receiving another stimulus check after a handful of moderate Democrats in the Senate argued the $1,400 checks were going to people who earned too much. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss who will be affected by the move and a new initiative that aims to boost COVID-19 vaccinations among the nation's most vulnerable communities.
Texas school's "chivalry" assignment told girls to dress to please men
The school has removed the assignment which told girls not to "complain or whine" and "walk behind men daintily as if their feet were bound."
Only Republican to vote for police reform says he pressed wrong button
He later tweeted that he "of course" wouldn't support the police reform act
Texas reopening controversy
President Biden is criticizing the planned reopening of Texas businesses, as COVID-19 cases remain high. While some bar owners praise the move, others say it puts them in danger if they want to impose their own mask mandates. Janet Shamlian reports.
Biden criticizes states for lifting mask mandates
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are reversing their mask mandates before high-risk groups are fully vaccinated.
Texas lifts COVID-19 restrictions
Texas has become the largest state in the U.S. to lift its mask mandate as coronavirus cases appear to decline. Still, health officials are cautioning people not to relax just yet, and warn that these rollbacks are happening too soon. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.
States face backlash over COVID mandate rollbacks
President Biden and public health officials criticized the rollback of a mask mandate in Texas and other states. Some businesses say they will still enforce mask wearing. Janet Shamlian has more.
Report: Congressman was bully and drank on job
A Pentagon watchdog report found former White House physician Ronny Jackson, now a Texas congressman, bullied subordinates and broke rules about drinking on the job.
Doctors, officials react to Texas' reversal of COVID-19 restrictions
"Yes, we are on the cusp of a change with the coronavirus," said Dr. Neeta Ogden. "That kind of end is in sight but it's still too early."
Gregg Popovich rips Texas governor for lifting mask mandate
"That's not the way to do it. This is really ridiculous," he said.
Texas to lift statewide mask mandate
"Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Monday.
Texas to lift mask mandate and open state "100%"
Texas is rolling back all COVID-19 restrictions, including ending a mask mandate and allowing businesses to fully reopen. Public health officials are warning it's too soon for such rollbacks. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Texas power company files for bankruptcy
One of the largest energy providers in Texas filed for bankruptcy on Monday. It comes after more than 4 million residents lost power during last month's historic winter freeze. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on recovery efforts there. They also discuss President Biden's virtual meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Rescue animals comfort kids with disabilities
An Austin animal sanctuary pairs children with disabilities and animals with disabilities. Omar Villafranca has their story.
Asylum seekers increase at U.S. southern border
The number of asylum seekers crossing into the United States is expanding as the Biden administration has eased restrictions on migrations. Mireya Villareal has more.
Biden tours Texas devastation after winter storm
President Biden toured an emergency management hub while Dr. Jill Biden helped pack boxes at a food bank during their visit to Texas in the aftermath of deadly winter storms. Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas crisis highlights vulnerability of U.S. power grids
A recent analysis found major power outages caused by extreme weather have increased 67% since 2000.
Controversial Texas book to be republished
One chapter of Texas' civil rights legacy is opening back up. A long-suppressed book about politics and race in Dallas is growing in popularity. CBS News producer Rodney Hawkins has the details on why the resurgence of "The Accommodation" is important in so many ways.
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At least 4 dead as weakened Isaias moves across the Southeast
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