The analysis was posted late Friday ahead of a meeting of the agency’s vaccine advisers to discuss the benefits and risks of vaccinating younger children. Source
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Universal pre-K in focus amid spending showdown
There are new signs that congressional Democrats may be nearing an agreement on President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. A key part of that plan is universal pre-kindergarten. A CBS News poll shows that two-thirds of Americans support it. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on movie set killing crew member
Alec Baldwin says he is cooperating with police after his prop gun discharged on a New Mexico movie set, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza while filming the movie “Rust,” reports CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti. Baldwin, who says he has contacted Hutchins’ family to express his condolences, has not been charged. Source
Weekend Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans Leading Up to Sunday’s Game vs Chiefs
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles questions from Titans fans in the latest edition of the mailbag. Source
Titans Game to Celebrate ‘Playmakers: Women of the Titans’
The Tennessee Titans home game on Sunday, Sept. 24, will celebrate remarkable women associated with the Titans who have made a positive impact on their community. Source
Howard University students continue protesting over housing conditions
For a second week, students at Howard University are protesting what they call “unlivable” housing conditions. Source
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Alec Baldwin fatally shoots crew member with prop gun; Dads help curb violence at Louisiana high school Source
Lawmakers consider new billionaires tax
The administration wants to tax the 700 richest Americans to help pay for the president’s social spending taxes. Source
Supreme Court to hear Texas abortion law challenges
The Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track challenges to the new abortion law in Texas. The justices will hear arguments November 1. But for now, the Texas law remains in effect. Ed O’Keefe has the details. Source
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is 90.7% effective in kids 5-11
More than 70 million Americans are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots. The number of Americans getting boosters each day is now more than double the number getting their first shots. And there’s important news tonight on Pfizer’s dose for young children. Meg Oliver reports. Source