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COVID hospitalization rates are increasing among unvaccinated teens

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

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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

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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

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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

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