The CDC says unvaccinated teens are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with those who have been fully vaccinated. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 200,000 coronavirus cases were confirmed in children last week. Right now, only children between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible for the vaccine. Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss that and more. Source
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White House warns of possible ransomware attacks over Labor Day weekend
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning companies and organizations to watch out for potential ransomware attacks this Labor Day weekend. The U.S. has seen a number of high-profile attacks on holidays this year. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with tips to stay protected. Source
“Sunday Morning” primetime: “The Pet Project” (Sept. 3)
Jane Pauley hosts our one-hour primetime special celebrating America’s love of animals in all shapes and sizes. Source
Northeast recovering after remnants of Hurricane Ida left dozens dead
The Northeast is recovering after the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the region. Plus, top U.S. health officials ask the Biden administration to scale back their rollout of a COVID-19 booster shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to preview this week’s “Face the Nation.” Source
Firefly rocket explodes after launching from California base
An Alpha rocket, the first-ever launched by aerospace company Firefly, experienced an “anomaly” a few minutes after takeoff and exploded over the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
Rocket explodes over Pacific Ocean during first-ever test flight
The Vandenberg Space Force Base, from where the rocket launched, warned there may be “unsafe” rocket debris in the area and said residents should stay away from it. Source
President Biden visits hurricane-devastated Louisiana
Days after Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana, President Biden touched down in Air Force One to survey the widespread damage. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports from New Orleans, and Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to talk about the desperation on the ground. Source
U.S. investigates “child bride” cases among Afghan evacuees
These Afghans are now in U.S. custody both in the U.S. and in facilities abroad. Source
Death toll rises in Northeast after catastrophic flooding
At least 47 people across five states in the Northeast died after Ida caused catastrophic flooding. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
What will the Texas voting law do?
Democrats say it could make it more difficult for disabled voters and voters of color to vote, while Republicans say it’ll be harder to cheat the election system. Source