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CDC: More than 27 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose

More than 27 million Americans are on their way to full inoculation after receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Susannah Hills joins CBSN to discuss the increased efforts to vaccinate the country and how having already had the disease can affect getting vaccinated, as well as a new study that suggest reinfection may not be as rare as once thought. Source

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How countries use fear and intimidation to silence critics beyond their borders

A growing number of authoritarian governments use fear and intimidation to silence exiles and diasporas who challenged their rule and are now living overseas. Nate Schenkkan, director of research strategy at watchdog organization Freedom House, joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the phenomenon, known as transnational repression, and how people who fled their home countries to escape harassment are still subject to threats and violence in other nations. Source

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Country star Morgan Wallen faces industry backlash after he’s caught on video using racial slur

Country artist Morgan Wallen has apologized after a new video obtained by TMZ shows him using a racial slur. Wallen’s record label suspended his recording contract indefinitely, major radio groups have stopped playing his music and the Academy of Country Music says he is no longer eligible for the upcoming awards ceremony. His Nashville peers like Maren Morris and Mickey Guyton are also denouncing his behavior. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source

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