As the global race for a coronavirus vaccine continues, China, Russia and the United Arab Emirates are allowing their citizens to get vaccinated with an experimental vaccine before clinical trials wrap up. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss more. Source
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Trump health officials “not aware” of how he would replace Obamacare
At a hearing on the coronavirus response, Senator Dick Durbin asked the Trump administration’s top health officials about the president’s comments touting a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. They said they did not know about such a plan. Watch their remarks. Source
The impact of wild conspiracy theories ahead of 2020 election
As the November election draws closer, dangerous conspiracy theories like QAnon are spreading on social media and taking root in the minds of a growing number of voters. TIME national correspondent Charlotte Alter joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 crown sells for nearly $600,000
Sotheby’s became the first major international auction house to dedicate an entire collection to hip hop with a Tuesday auction that brought in $2 million. Source
Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street’s Maria, on new children’s book about our similarities and differences
Sonia Manzano is known for playing Maria on “Sesame Street.” She’s out with a new National Geographic children’s book, “A World Together.” “CBS This Morning” talks with her about the inspiration behind the book and why it’s such an important message right now. Source
Country music singer Kelsea Ballerini talks new album ahead of ACM Awards
Singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini is considered one of the most influential women in country music today. She’s nominated for Female Artist of the Year at Wednesday night’s ACM Awards. Ballerini joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new album, “Ballerini,” and why creating it was emotional for her. Source
Hurricane Sally makes landfall as Category 2 storm
Hurricane Sally slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, bringing extreme danger to many communities. The wind is a huge concern — but the water is the biggest threat, with forecasters warning of historic floods. David Begnaud reports from Pensacola Beach, Florida. Source
Environmentalists pan Facebook’s new climate change hub
Social media company faces criticism for allowing false information on global warming to proliferate. Source
Congressional report blasts Boeing for deadly 737 Max jet failures
A scathing new report from the House transportation committee reveals Boeing engineers and pilots warned about the potential dangers of the 737 Max jet, years before two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. The report also finds the plane was approved to fly by the FAA, even though it was ultimately proved unsafe. Source
Hurricane Sally bringing “historic and catastrophic” flooding as it hits Gulf Coast
The storm has just made landfall and is already decimating an area from west of Tallahassee, Florida to Mobile Bay, the National Hurricane Center says. Source