The rate of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. continues to slow down. This comes as President Biden’s goal to get at least 70% of Americans partially vaccinated by July 4 looms. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with the latest updates on the COVID pandemic. Source
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Police did not clear protesters for Trump photo-op, inspector general report concludes
A watchdog report found that federal authorities forcibly clearing protesters from Lafayette Park in 2020 was not related to President Trump’s walk across the park for a photo-op in front of a church. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source
Rising tick population prompts Lyme disease warning in California
A recent study found disease-carrying ticks in unexpected places: near the beaches in Northern California. Carter Evans has the details. Source
Graduate’s generous offer stuns commencement crowd
A high school student was headed to Harvard with a $40,000 scholarship. She asked her high school to give it to another student. Nikki Battiste has the story. Source
Biden administration buys 500 million Pfizer doses for global use
The doses will be distributed this year and in 2022 and will be given to 92 countries, according to a source familiar with the vaccine purchase. Source
Falling COVID-19 vaccine rates put Biden’s July 4 goal in jeopardy
There’s growing concern about falling coronavirus vaccine rates across the U.S. In San Francisco, it’s a different story. Anna Werner takes a look. Source
Biden aims to repair relations with allies on first foreign trip as president
President Biden arrived in the U.K. seeking to repair relations with U.S. allies in his first trip abroad since taking office. Nancy Cordes has the details. Source
Harvard-bound student asks high school to give her scholarship away
Verda Tetteh asked her high school to give the scholarship to someone who needed it more. Source
Tick discovery near California beaches prompts Lyme disease warning
Disease-carrying ticks are turning up in areas that were long believed to be tick-free. Source
Fentanyl seizures skyrocket along U.S.-Mexico border
In a year, fentanyl seizures have jumped 800% in Texas. Source