“A Quiet Place Part 2” from Paramount Pictures (a division of ViacomCBS) broke pandemic box-office records and took in nearly $100 million. Still, movie theaters will need to find a way to consistently lure Americans accustomed to streaming back out. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce birth of new baby
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced the birth of their second child on Sunday. The baby’s name, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, pays tribute to two towering royal figures, Queen Elizabeth and Harry’s late mother Diana. Elizabeth Palmer has the story. Source
What the Belarusian crackdown on journalists means for freedom of the press
While the arrest of Belarusian journalist Roman Pratasevich is the most high-profile case in the country, other members of the press are also facing government backlash. Alexey Kovalev, investigative editor at independent Russian news outlet Meduza, joins CBSN AM to discuss the rising threat against journalists. Source
Guam launches “vaccine tourism” packages for expatriate Americans
Officials in Guam have noticed a steady stream of Americans living in Asian countries with slow vaccine rollouts flying in to get their shots. The territory is banking on vaccine tourism to bring their tourism industry back online. Lucy Craft has more. Source
Vaccine hesitancy higher in low-income and underserved communities
Low-income and underserved communities have higher levels of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. This distrust in the system also stems from a lack of access in communities that were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 across the country. Mola Lenghi has more. Source
Young Palestinians ramp up activism amid political turmoil
Young Palestinians are getting more involved in activism in the face of political turmoil and the recent violence in the Mideast. Journalist Dalia Hatuqa wrote about this in Foreign Policy magazine and she joins CBSN AM to discuss the story. Source
U.S. experiencing dangerous nationwide heat wave
Millions of Americans across the U.S. are facing scorching temperatures that are not just uncomfortable, but can also be dangerous. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more. Source
Kamala Harris’ plane returns to base due to “technical issue”
Harris is traveling to Guatemala and Mexico, her first trip abroad as vice president. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, June 6, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Guatemala to address immigration crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris’ first international trip was delayed Sunday when Air Force 2 experienced a mechanical problem. Harris is headed to Guatemala, where she will speak with the country’s president about the ongoing increase in migrants crossing the U.S. border. Ed O’Keefe has the story. Source