Some think it’s pretty, but the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species known for sucking the life out of trees and other plants, Source
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FDA panel: Most Americans do not need Pfizer COVID vaccine boosters
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted to recommend only people over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised need third doses of the Pfizer vaccine. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports the decision upends the Biden administration’s plans to roll out a mass booster program Monday. Then, Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain what this vote means for the future of COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Source
Weekend Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans Heading into Game vs Seahawks
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles questions from fans heading into Week 2’s game at Seattle. Source
Doctor cleared of COVID vaccine theft charges will sue county
Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from his job and charged with a crime after giving out COVID vaccine doses that were about to expire. Source
Afghanistan drone strike was “a tragic mistake,” Pentagon officials say
The Pentagon says it has now concluded that a U.S. drone strike in the final days of the U.S. evacuation from Kabul, Afghanistan, killed an aid worker and multiple members of his family. General Frank McKenzie of U.S. Central Command made the announcement at a briefing Friday. Source
Busy day in orbit for SpaceX’s all-civilian crew
The all-civilian SpaceX crew spoke with Tom Cruise, virtually rang the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange and answered questions from patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Source
Thousands of Haitian migrants converge on Texas border town
A humanitarian crisis is growing at the U.S.-Mexico border as thousands of Haitian migrants are waiting in squalid conditions under a Texas bridge. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
France recalls ambassador to U.S. over submarine deal
France recalled its ambassador to the U.S. after the U.S. and the U.K. reached a deal with Australia to build nuclear submarines for the nation. The French had their own deal with Australia, which was scrapped. Source
Location of Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie is “unknown,” attorney says
Gabby Petito disappeared last month while on a cross-country trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie. Source
FDA panel expected to vote on a third Pfizer COVID-19 shot ahead of White House deadline
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is expected to vote on the safety and efficacy of a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports on the debate over whether vaccinated Americans need booster shots, and CBS News researcher Max Bayer has more on the FDA hearing. Source