Black Pumas received three Grammy nominations: Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best American Roots Performance. Source
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Countries consider implementing “vaccine passport” systems
Countries across the world are considering implementing “vaccine passport” systems, which would require people to show proof of inoculation before traveling or accessing certain facilities. Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss the technology being developed are developing and how the passports would work in practice. Source
Women facing major hurdles in the workforce amid coronavirus pandemic
Nearly 3 million women in the U.S. have left jobs over the past year due to a number of coronavirus-related issues including layoffs and caregiving. Women of color have been disproportionally affected. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins “CBSN AM” to discuss her latest reporting on this issue. Source
Black Pumas perform “Confines” while busking in Austin
Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Austin-based band Black Pumas visit Burton’s old busking corner on 6th and Congress ahead of the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Source
Nissan Stadium to Host Metro Nashville’s Largest One-Day COVID Vaccination Effort on March 20
Officials from the Metro Public Health Department and the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management have announced details of what will currently be Nashville’s largest one-day Covid-19 vaccination event. The event will take place from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on March 20th. The drive-thru event will be located in Lots A-D of Nissan Stadium. Source
New York AG taps former federal prosecutor, employment lawyer to lead Cuomo investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Monday she selected Joon Kim, the former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and employment lawyer Anne Clark to lead the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. An attorney representing one of the women accusing Cuomo said James’ selection showed she is taking the matter “very seriously.” Jericka Duncan reports. Source
No response from Buckingham Palace amid claims of racism, mental health neglect
The British public got their first chance to see the explosive Harry and Meghan interview in full. Buckingham Palace has yet to respond to allegations of a racist comment made by a member of the royal family. Holly Williams reports. Source
Government documents show more than 3,200 new unaccompanied children in U.S. custody
More than 3,200 new unaccompanied detainees are in federal custody as the numbers continue to surge, according to Customs and Border Protection documents. Mireya Villareal has the latest. Source
South Dakota lawmakers delay attorney general’s impeachment
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is facing criminal charges for fatally striking a man with his car in September. Source
Appeals over reinstating third-degree murder charges in Chauvin trial delay jury selection
Tuesday morning, jury selection for the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd is set to begin – unless Minnesota’s highest court intervenes. Derek Chauvin’s trial was halted yesterday as appeals over reinstating third-degree murder charges are still pending. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source