New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Biaggi, a Democrat, was one of the first officials to call for his resignation. Cuomo held a press conference apologizing for his behavior but says he will not resign. Source
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Buckingham Palace issues first statement since Harry and Meghan interview
“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members,” the queen said in the statement. Source
Cuomo announces expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced people aged 60 and over would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Wednesday and more workers who come into regular contact with the public will become eligible next week. Cuomo made the announcement as he faces an investigation into sexual harassment allegations and federal prosecutors are looking into his administration’s handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Watch his remarks. Source
New wave of proposed laws targeting transgender student athletes
Republicans in at least 25 states have introduced over 60 bills targeting trans youth, limiting access to school sports and gender-affirming health care. Axios reporter Orion Rummler joined CBSN to discuss the impact. Source
Boy with autism gets recipe for his favorite waffles, which were discontinued
Strangers started sending Jerico boxes of his favorite waffles – and his mom had to buy two new freezers to store them all. Source
Stockton’s universal basic income program pays off
Stockton, California, made headlines when it began an experiment to fight poverty by testing universal basic income: giving 125 randomly selected individuals with below-average incomes $500 each month for two years. Michael Tubbs, the former mayor of Stockton, joins CBSN to discuss the program he piloted and the impact it made on the community. Source
U.K. reacts to comments on tabloids, race in Oprah’s Harry and Meghan interview
The explosive Oprah sit-down with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex aired for the first time in the U.K. Monday night. CBS News spoke to people in London for their reaction. The Sunday Times’ royal correspondent Roya Nikkhah also joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in. Source
Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists flock to Florida for Bike Week
The Naked Cowboy was arrested at the event, which is pushing forward as planned amid the pandemic. Source
New CDC guidelines allow limited unmasked gatherings for fully vaccinated Americans
New CDC guidelines are a “first step” toward a normal life. They say people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather in small groups together indoors without masks or social distancing. And those fully vaccinated can visit unvaccinated people who are from one household and low risk for severe COVID symptoms. Dr. David Agus joined “CBS This Morning” to explain the guidelines. Source
Royal family plots response to Meghan and Harry interview
“That interview, and I’ve watched it twice now, has thrown out a lot more questions than answers,” said Roya Nikkhah, royal correspondent for The Sunday Times. Source