Michael Taylor and son Peter helped Carlos Ghosn flee to Lebanon hidden in a big box. Ghosn is accused of financial misdeeds. Source

Families remember loved ones lost to COVID-19; Then, companies seeking out potential employees with autism; And, survivors recount being stranded on island as teens 50 years ago. Source

A Six Flags water park near Houston was closed after over 60 people were exposed to an airborne chemical leak. More than two dozen were rushed to hospitals suffering from minor skin irritation and minor breathing problems. Source

U.S. COVID vaccination efforts stagnate as new cases spike; Unlikely pair set to make history rocketing to edge of space Source

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company will launch its first crewed mission to the edge of space on Tuesday. Greg Autry, a clinical professor of space leadership, policy and business at Arizona State University, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

Attorney Abdul Dosunmu said “the voting rights of Black Texans” are at stake. Source

The Tokyo Olympics open this week after being delayed a year by COVID-19. Japan last hosted the Summer Games in 1964 – a moment of triumph for the country. Lucy Craft shows times have changed. Source

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is ready to rocket to space. His crewmembers include the people set to become the oldest person ever to go to space and the youngest person to make the trip. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

New cases have spiked almost 70% in the U.S. over the past week with eight states plagued with rapidly rising infections. Source

Since the November elections, 17 states have enacted new laws that tighten rules around casting ballots and running elections. One of those states is Texas, where Democrats and some faith leaders are fighting more changes. Rodney Hawkins reports. Source