Thousands of teenagers from immigrant families are still hoping to be a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, though a Texas federal judge blocked the Biden administration earlier this month from approving new applicants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how applicants are affected. Source
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Jake Ellzey defeats Susan Wright in Texas congressional election runoff
The Associated Press projects that Jake Ellzey has won the special runoff election in Texas’ 6th congressional district. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and former Republican National Committee communications director and Republican strategist Doug Heye joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source
Arrest in deadly Southern California movie theater shooting
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed an 18-year-old woman and seriously wounded a 19-year-old social media influencer as they watched “The Forever Purge” at a Southern California movie theater. CBS Los Angeles has the details. Source
School meals should remain free for all children forever, health experts argue
More than 13 million children in the U.S. will be food insecure in 2021, according to an estimate from Feeding America. Dr. Richard Besser and Jamie Bussel of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss why they believe school meals should remain free for all children, in perpetuity. Source
Arizona Senate’s liaison to ballot audit says he’s stepping down
“I cannot be locked out of a process that is at its most critical phase,” Bennett told a talk show host on Wednesday. Source
Observations From Day 1 at Titans Camp
The Titans took the field for the first day of training camp on Wednesday. Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt shares his thoughts on what stood out. Source
Legal expert weighs in on debate over COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The White House is expected to require federal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested regularly. A CBS News source said the Biden administration is still finalizing the rules but President Biden will make the announcement Thursday. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has released an opinion on vaccine mandates that could affect people waiting for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fully authorize the coronavirus vaccines. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss. Source
Eye Opener: CDC recommends masks again
The CDC now says vaccinated Americans should resume wearing masks indoors in certain parts of the country. Also, Simone Biles pulls out of the individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
McCormick recalls three seasonings due to salmonella concerns
Kroger, Publix, Stop & Shop, Target and Walmart among retailers that sold spices in 32 states, Bermuda and Canada. Source
NYC program tackles roots of gun violence with holistic prescription for peace
Some anti-violence programs are treating the recent surge in gun violence as a disease. Dr. Tara Narula shows us how one nonprofit is filling the prescription for change. Source