Charlotte Bennett said she felt forced to answer intimate questions from her boss because of the power he held as governor. Source
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American Rescue Plan makes its way to Senate, but off to a slow start
President Biden’s COVID relief bill has hit the Senate floor, but it got off to a slow start when GOP Senator Ron Johnson called for the entire bill to be read before debate can begin. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what could be added or taken out of the bill and when it could make its way to Mr. Biden’s desk. Source
COVID-19 vaccination efforts pick up speed as states begin easing restrictions
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. Source
Dallas officer arrested on 2 murder charges
A Dallas police officer has been arrested in connection with two murders in 2017. Another man confessed to kidnapping and murdering the two people at the officer’s direction. Source
Biden meets with bipartisan House members on infrastructure
CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss what came out of President Biden’s meeting on infrastructure with Vice President Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and a bipartisan group of House members. Source
Forensics report reveals details on pipe bombs left near U.S. Capitol in January
A new forensics report released by the National Explosives Task Force is shedding light on pipe bombs that were placed in Washington D.C. a day before the deadly riot January 6. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that plus the ongoing security threats at the Capitol. Source
Earth’s largest-ever mass extinction is a warning for humanity
Scientists say the mass extinction 250 million years ago offers a timely warning to humanity of what can happen when ecosystems change too fast for life to keep up. Source
Global warming led to ancient mass extinction event, scientists say
According to new research, a rise of greenhouse gases 250 million years ago led to the disappearance of most life on Earth. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke to Brock University geochemist Dr. Uwe Brand to find out why scientists are linking the Great Dying to climate change impacts today. Source
NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans. Source
Meghan Markle accuses royal Family of “perpetuating falsehoods”
In her interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle is accusing her husband’s family of spreading lies about her and Prince Harry. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source