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Florida governor faces criticism over granting special access to COVID-19 vaccines

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing a torrent of criticism for steering thousands of vaccine doses to communities developed by his political supporters. It comes weeks after DeSantis tapped a supermarket chain to be the sole distributor of vaccines in a handful of Florida counties following a $100,000 donation the company made to DeSantis’ reelection PAC. Jim Axelrod has the story. Source

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Author Tamara Payne on Malcolm X, carrying on her father’s legacy

When author Les Payne died, he didn’t live to see his life’s work finished. Payne’s biography, “The Dead Are Arising,” about civil rights activist Malcolm X, recently won the National Book Award. Michelle Miller sat down with Payne’s family to discuss his Malcolm X biography and why Payne was the only man who could have written it. Source

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Chinese government influence over Hollywood movie content

For the first time, the world’s largest film market is not the United States, but China. The pandemic sped up a trend that was already years in the making. It has also brought out the Chinese government’s growing influence over these films’ content, which has Congress members worried. Brook Silva-Braga reports. Source

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Supplies needed in Texas after deadly winter storm

Fallout continues from a catastrophic winter storm that slammed the central and southern parts of the country. It brought dangerous cold, snow and ice to Texas, which is considered the epicenter. At least 46 deaths are tied to the storm. Omar Villafranca reports. Source

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Sisters roll out eco-friendly toilet paper during pandemic

It wasn’t too long ago when toilet paper was the hottest commodity in the country. While big-name brands dominate store shelves, there was enough room for a small startup headed by two sisters to roll out their own line of toilet paper. Christina Ruffini has their story. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Ani DiFranco performs “Revolutionary Love”

It’s easy to call Ani DiFranco a folk singer. But this Buffalo, New York, born singer-songwriter has never been constrained by one genre. Her new album “Revolutionary Love,” is heavily influenced by jazz. Critics are calling it “searing” and “hopeful.” DiFranco joins this week’s Saturday Sessions to perform “Revolutionary Love.” Source

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Prince Harry, Meghan officially split from royal duties

Reactions continue to pour in after Buckingham Palace announced Prince Harry and Meghan will not be returning as working members of the royal family. The news comes just weeks before a 12-month trial separation was set to end. Roxana Saberi has the latest. Source

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9 Oath Keepers charged with conspiracy for Capitol riots

CBS News has learned that documents from FBI and counter-terrorism investigators are now with congressional committee members investigating last month’s deadly U.S. Capitol attack. Prosecutors will try to prove conspiracy charges. This is happening as prosecutors have indicted more alleged members of the Oath Keepers militia for their involvement in the attack. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

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