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Andrew Brown Jr. shot in back of the head, state autopsy says
The autopsy is fueling continued calls for the release of the full body camera footage of the altercation. Source
FDA extends Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine expiration date
The FDA said it will extend the expiration date for Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine by six weeks as many doses remain unused. Nikki Battiste has more. Source
New unemployment claims reach lowest levels of the pandemic, but some businesses struggling to fill positions
As CBS News’ Omar Villafranca reports, the Labor Department says 376,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week — marking the lowest level since the pandemic began. But many businesses say they’re having trouble filling open position. Joe Minarik, senior vice president and director of research for the Committee for Economic Development, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the new unemployment numbers and America’s continuing economic recovery. Source
Eric Adams takes heat in third NYC mayoral debate
Adams reversed course on Thursday and said he would be attending after all. Source
Democrats running for NYC mayor on taking away police guns
Five of the leading Democratic candidates for New York City mayor met on the debate stage Thursday night at the CBS Broadcast Center. WCBS reporter Marcia Kramer asked the candidates if they think guns should be taken away from police, and four of the candidates said no, with Maya Wiley said she was “not prepared” to answer that question at a debate. Source
New memoir details George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency life
A new memoir is giving a behind-the-scenes look into George H.W. Bush’s life after serving as president. “The Man I Knew” was written by Jean Becker, who worked as chief of staff for the 41st president for more than two decades, and joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the life and legacy of the man she called a mentor and a friend. Source
Biden says U.S. to donate 500 million doses to global COVID-19 vaccine supply “with no strings attached”
President Biden formally announced Thursday that the U.S. would be purchasing 500 million doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to donate to 100 countries over the next year. The announcement was made during the first full day of his overseas trip. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
“This is a moment where New York City is facing an existential crisis”: 5 NYC Democratic mayoral candidates debate
Five of the leading Democratic candidates for mayor — Scott Stringer, Kathryn Garcia, Andrew Yang, Maya Wiley and Eric Adams — met Thursday in the final debate before early voting starts. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with a look at the major themes of the night. Source
Alleged “Three Percenters” indicted in Capitol riot conspiracy case
The case marks the first conspiracy indictment filed against members of the Three Percenters, a anti-government extremist group. Source