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Johnson & Johnson says second shot is 94% effective against coronavirus

Johnson & Johnson says a second dose of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine offers greater protection against the virus. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports on the key finding of the company’s newest study. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with her analysis of the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source

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Cindy McCain, widow of John McCain, writes note to younger self

As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain. Source

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Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder, writes a note to his younger self

In our series, Note to Self, we hear from tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. He co-founded Reddit, which is now ranked the sixth most popular website in America. Now he’s investing in other entrepreneurs and companies, as co-founder of the venture capital firm, Initialized Capital. In the last couple years, he also became a first-time parent when his wife, tennis superstar Serena Williams, gave birth to their daughter, Olympia. In a letter to his childhood self, Ohanian looks back on his life. Source

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Cyntoia Brown to her 16-year-old self: “God hears you”

Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self. Source

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From the archives: Joe Biden’s Note to Self

“CBS This Morning” revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the “CBS This Morning” series Note to Self. Source

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Biden urges unity in first address to United Nations

After a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and a rift with France over nuclear submarines, President Biden said it was time to move on and focus on fighting COVID and climate change. Ed O’Keefe has more on the president’s remarks to the United Nations. Source

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Migrants flee to Mexico amid mass deportation effort in U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an incident where Border Patrol agents on horseback are seen intimidating Haitian migrants at the Texas border. Migrants camped out there are having to face the choice of deportation back to Haiti or fleeing to Mexico. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source

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