Financial burden of treating the unvaccinated lands on taxpayers, workers and others, Kaiser Family Foundation notes. Source
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Former police officer’s murder conviction reversed in woman’s death
Mohamed Noor was convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Source
Rich nations to be pushed for COVID vaccine commitments as U.N. meets
“We cannot accept that only 3% of Africa has yet been immunized, we can and will do better,” says incoming president of the General Assembly. Source
Angelina Jolie visits the White House
Angelina Jolie is advocating for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Source
Harry & Meghan make Time’s “100 Most Influential People”
The couple is in the “Icons” category, and is joined by pop stars, athletes and activists. Source
Third Child Tax Credit payment hits bank accounts today
More than 400 economists say that making the expanded federal benefit permanent would benefit families. Source
California Governor Gavin Newsom survives recall effort as GOP’s Larry Elder concedes
California Governor Gavin Newsom is predicted to defeat the recall effort, telling voters shortly after polls closed they not only voted “no” to removing him, but “yes to science” and vaccines. His biggest GOP challenger Larry Elder conceded the election, but told his supporters to “stay tuned.” CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
WorldView: Rival Taliban leaders clash; prosecutor in Haiti assassination probe fired
BBC News reported two Taliban leaders argued over who did the most to secure the group’s victory in Afghanistan and how power has been divided. Meanwhile, a new chief prosecutor in Haiti was sworn in just hours after his predecessor asked a judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in relation to the July assassination of President Jovenel Moise, and nine activists and former lawmakers in Hong Kong were sentenced to up to 10 months in jail each for their roles in a candlelight vigil last year to remember the Tiananmen Square massacre. Also, French health care workers face a deadline to have at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine or face unpaid suspension. CBS News’ Haley Ott joined “CBSN AM” from London with those international headlines. Source
K-pop boy band “BTS” to give some buzz to staid United Nations
Seven members of the band, also known as Bangtan Boys, will perform Monday at an event aimed to promote a new program by the United Nations Secretary General Source
How to watch SpaceX launch an all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Source