Johnbson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has begun distribution, but even as vaccine efforts ramp up, health officials are cautioning people not to relax just yet as variants continue to spread. Meanwhile, the Senate has yet to vote on the economic relief bill that would provide another round of stimulus checks. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with more. Source
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Israel rolls out “vaccine passport” system
Israel is implementing a program requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before accessing facilities like gyms. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM to talk about these so-called “vaccine passports.” Source
London Calling: U.K. celebrates 20 million COVID vaccinations
Britain is still way ahead of the curve when it comes to getting people vaccinated, and it’s all with help from the prime minister’s appointed secret weapon: Kate Bingham. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week’s London Calling. Source
Meghan Markle speaks out as palace investigates accusations of bullying
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is speaking out about her life with Prince Harry in a new interview. Meanwhile, she has been accused of bullying royal staff and Buckingham Palace has pledged to investigate. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness. Source
Crypto enthusiasts burn and digitize Banksy artwork
A blockchain company bought a $95,000 Banksy artwork, burned it and broadcast it live on Twitter — all part of a process of turning the work into a virtual asset called a non-fungible token, or NFT. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to explain what it all means. Source
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. Source
South Pacific quake triggered tsunami warnings: “About as big as it gets”
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground. Source
Republicans delay Senate debate on Biden’s coronavirus relief bill
The Senate is preparing to debate President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Source
Doctors warn homemade baby formula can be dangerous
Pediatric experts warn that feeding babies homemade baby formula can be dangerous. Dr. Meg Frizzola, chair and chief of pediatric critical care medicine for Nemours Children’s Health System in Wilmington, Delaware, and Nicole Fragale, manager of clinical nutrition there, join CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source