Pope Francis is on the second day of his momentous four-day visit to Iraq. Iraqi security forces are deploying nearly 10,000 personnel to protect the pope as he embarks on his first international trip since the coronavirus pandemic. Chris Livesay reports. Source

Signs of hope: CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus on vaccinations, if it’s too early to drop COVID-19 restrictions and more. Source

The meeting in Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani’s humble home was months in the making, with every detail painstakingly discussed and negotiated between the ayatollah’s office and the Vatican. Source

Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible. Source

Sweeping COVID restriction rollbacks worry health experts; 94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus.  Source

Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible. Source

Charlotte Bennett, one of the women accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, sat down for an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, detailing multiple instances in which the governor allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments. Bennett says she reported the allegations to senior aides and was “terrified” about it getting back to the governor. She was transferred to a different position within the administration and said initially she was happy with the resolution. In response, special counsel for Governor Cuomo, Beth Garby, tells CBS News, “We continue to believe the matter was handled appropriately and look forward to cooperating fully with the attorney general’s review.” Source

Federico Klein worked at the State Department during the Trump administration. Source

They’re no longer royal, but they’re still making news — and their romance still has the world fascinated Source

Aniah Blanchard, 19, the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, went missing in October 2019. Her remains were found about a month later and authorities arrested a suspect who maintains his innocence. Source