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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine 90% effective in clinical trials

Novavax released data from clinical trials showing its COVID-19 vaccine to be more than 90% effective. The shots can be stored at a normal refrigerator temperature and the company is looking to apply for FDA emergency use authorization in late September. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss that and other developments in the fight against the pandemic. Source

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Biden and other G7 leaders pledge to donate COVID-19 vaccines

President Biden attended his first G7 summit as U.S. commander-in-chief over the weekend in England. The G7 leaders pledged to donate more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine to lower-income nations around the world. Samir Kapadia, principal and chief operating officer for The Vogel Group, joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

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CBS News poll: Americans optimistic about jobs and personal finances

A new CBS News poll finds that Americans are optimistic about jobs in their area as the economy reopens. The pandemic has prompted some to think about the possibility of major life changes, including changing jobs, moving or permanently working remotely. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to break down the data. Source

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Two Americans plead guilty in Carlos Ghosn case

Former U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, have pleaded guilty to helping former Nissan Motor CEO Carlos Ghosn flee Japan in a music box in an audacious escape from house arrest in late 2019. CBS News’ Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo. Source

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Former CIA officer speaks out about “Havana Syndrome”

There are growing suspicions that Russian intelligence offices are behind a mysterious illness called “Havana Syndrome.” CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke to a former CIA officer who says he was a victim. She joined “CBSN AM” to discuss what lawmakers are doing to help. Source

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