The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency-use authorization to Pfizer for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and adults frequently exposed to the virus. The White House called the announcement a “major step forward” as President Biden hosted members from the progressive and moderate factions of the Democratic Party to discuss a major piece of his domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss. Source

For the “CBS Mornings” series “A More Perfect Union,” Jericka Duncan speaks to Enrique Rodriguez⁠, the “singing phlebotomist.” Videos of him serenading and uplifting ICU patients at a New Jersey hospital have gone viral on TikTok. Rodriguez spoke with Duncan about using his story of redemption and hope to help others. Source

The groundbreaking filmmaker, playwright and musician Melvin Van Peebles has died at the age of 89. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more on his influential life and work. Source

Special envoy Daniel Foote called American policy in Haiti “deeply flawed” and said his recommendations were brushed aside. Source

The search has been focused in the Carlton Reserve, a 25,000-acre area with hiking trails, swampy terrain and tough-to-reach places. Source

Delays at Asian ports and trucker shortages in the U.S. mean toys are sitting on factory floors and in shipping containers. Source

The Titans are celebrating their Oilers heritage throughout the week and will pay tribute to Oilers greats during the game. The celebration will culminate in the halftime ceremony honoring former Oilers head coach O.A. “Bum” Phillips, who will posthumously  be inducted into to the Oilers/Titans Ring of Honor at Nissan Stadium.. Source

“Apple has reneged in another abuse of its monopoly power over a billion users,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney tweeted. Source

A woman with Down syndrome has lost her court challenge against a law allowing the abortion up until birth of a fetus with the condition. Source

Aviation industry leaders and flight attendants will testify before Congress Thursday on ways to stop unruly passengers. Source