Britney posted a video of herself horseback riding and doing cartwheels, and received praise after her court hearing on Wednesday. Source
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President Biden drumming up Senate support for $3.5 trillion infrastructure deal
President Biden has been meeting on Capitol Hill to try to solidify Democratic support for a record $3.5 trillion budget and infrastructure plan. The White House would need the support of all 50 Democratic senators to pass the bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what’s in the plan, and CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins “CBSN AM” to discuss its chances. Source
Watchdog report finds FBI botched sexual abuse investigation into Larry Nassar
A new report from the Justice Department’s Inspector General finds that the FBI mishandled the sexual abuse investigation into former U.S.A. gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the findings. Source
WorldView: Deadly floods in Germany; Cuba temporarily lifts restrictions
Heavy storms have caused deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium. The U.S. prepares to evacuate Afghan interpreters who aided American troops. Cuba temporarily lifts restrictions on food and medicine imports following civil unrest. CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins “CBSN AM” with these and other headlines from around the world. Source
Doctor recalls battling racism to achieve Olympic dream of representing the U.S. in water polo
ER doctor Omar Amr recalls battling racism that included physical and mental aggression to achieve his Olympic dream of competing in water polo. He became one of the first African Americans to represent the U.S. when he played in Greece. Dana Jacobson has the details. Source
Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara on his new HBO documentary series “100 Foot Wave”
Professional surfer Garrett McNamara joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new HBO documentary series called “100 Foot Wave”, the risks and rewards of big wave surfing, and his thoughts on surfing making its debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Source
Titans FB Khari Blasingame Looking Forward to Making an Impact Now, and in the Future
Blasingame played in 15 games for the Titans in 2020, with seven starts. He also caught four passes for 39 yards last season, while also tying for the team lead in special teams tackles twice in 2020 (vs. Colts, vs. Browns). Blasingame also played a key role as a blocker in front of Derrick Henry, who led the NFL with 2,027 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in 2020. Source
Britney Spears scores a victory in her conservatorship court battle
A judge has ruled that pop star Britney Spears can choose her own attorney as she fights her father’s conservatorship of her financial affairs. She broke down in court, accusing her father of conservatorship abuse. Jamie Yuccas has the details. Source
Tennessee halts all vaccine outreach to eligible teens as COVID cases rise in 49 states
Tennessee is stopping all vaccine outreach to those 14 and older, despite children and teens making up 15% of the state’s COVID-19 cases and an uptick in almost every state. Jericka Duncan spoke with one mother who fears for the safety of her 11-year-old immunocompromised son and the risks he faces when he goes back to in-person classes this fall. Source
DOJ report finds FBI mishandled Larry Nassar abuse allegations
A scathing and long-awaited Justice Department watchdog report blames the FBI for “fundamental errors” in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source