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Health experts meet to discuss COVID-19, children and vaccines

The CDC director will join doctors working with Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Moderna and the FDA to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on kids. The group will also discuss the role of pediatric vaccines and some of the uncertainties surrounding them. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss the meeting and the impact of the highly contagious Delta variant. Source

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Two generations of gay Air Force officers describe life before and after “Don’t ask, Don’t tell”

During the 17 years “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” was in place, nearly 14,000 service members were discharged for being gay, and since the end of World War II some 100,000 members of the military were kicked out simply for being part of the LGBTQ+ community. As Pride Month ends, Jan Crawford speaks to two generations of Air Force officers about what life was like before and after the repeal of “Don’t ask, Don’t tell.” Source

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Error throws NYC mayoral primary into confusion

New York City election officials retracted their report of unofficial results in the mayoral primary after discovering a “discrepancy” in the vote count on Tuesday. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who covers special elections and midterms, joined CBSN to discuss what this means for the race and what comes next. Source

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Trump Organization lawyers brace for potential tax crime charges

New York prosecutors are weighing potential criminal charges against the company owned by former President Donald Trump. Lawyers for the Trump Organization say they expect possible tax charges related to worker benefits and perks. Wall Street Journal reporter Corinne Ramey joins CBSN to discuss the investigation. Source

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Arkansas’ COVID-19 cases rise as vaccination rate slows

“CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud speaks with a new mother who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant and nearly died. She didn’t want to get the coronavirus vaccine while pregnant but is now sharing her story with the hope it encourages others to get the shot. Source

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Deadline for phone companies to implement robocall blocking technology

June 30 is the deadline for phone companies to report to the Federal Communications Commission whether they are implementing the agency’s required robocall blocking technology. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner sat down with the new acting FCC chairwoman for an interview only on “CBS This Morning.” Source

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