Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source
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Defense Department halts plan to vaccinate Guantanamo detainees
The Pentagon halted a plan to vaccinate Guantanamo Bay detainees after Republican lawmakers criticized the decision. Source
2 dead in massive California storms; Highway 1 washed out
The “atmospheric river” storm caused a landslide that took out a section of highway about 15 miles south of Big Sur. Source
Attorney calls for firing of officer seen slamming student to ground
“We demand that this officer be terminated because this is unacceptable,” Attorney Ben Crump told CBS News. Source
Cicely Tyson: A journey home
The award-winning actress returns to Broadway in “The Trip to Bountiful” – and journeys to the Texas farmstead that inspired playwright Horton Foote Source
“I do feel exhausted”: Kate Middleton on parenting in pandemic
Catherine joked about her children recoiling in “horror” when she started doing their hair. Source
CDC issues mask mandate for planes, public transportation starting next week
The CDC says it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties but “encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance.” Source
The history of the filibuster — and how it’s been used over the years
The word itself sprang from the Dutch word “vrijbuiter,” meaning pirate or plunderer. Source
CDC issues mask requirement for all public transportation
The CDC has issued an order requiring travelers to wear masks while using public transportation in the U.S. The announcement follows President Biden’s executive order for all government agencies to follow mask guidelines set by the CDC. University of Iowa professor of microbiology and immunology Dr. Stanley Perlman joined CBSN to explain how the mandate could slow the spread of COVID-19. Source
Stock market slips as GameStop shares surge going into the weekend
GameStop’s stock price soared to $325 a share on Friday, capping off a tumultuous week on Wall Street. Despite the video game retailer’s success, the overall market sank and ended the week in the red. CEO and founder of Tusk Ventures, Bradley Tusk, joined CBSN to discuss the impact the battle between amateur traders and hedge fund investors will have on the future of the stock market. Source