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U.S. Capitol police officer discusses healing after January 6 insurrection

Eight months after the deadly January 6 insurrection, some U.S. Capitol police officers who worked to defend the building are still trying to heal from the trauma of that day. Many officers who were there say they were both physically and verbally assaulted by mob that stormed the building and professed their support for former President Trump. More than 100 officers were injured. Officer Harry Dunn, who was at the Capitol on January 6 and testified before about that day before a House select committee, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss his healing process. Source

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Company’s salary increase brings baby boom

A few years ago, Gravity Payments’ CEO gave his employees a minimum salary of $70,000. Since then, there’s been a baby boom at the Seattle-based company. Workers say they feel more financial stability. Carter Evans reports. Source

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Local Matters: Early voting underway in Virginia governor’s race

Early voting is already underway in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest. Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with details on the latest polling and an attempt by Republicans to remove Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe from the ballot. Source

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Biden pledges new era of “relentless diplomacy” in first United Nations address

President Biden called on world leaders to work together on a range of global issues during his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Biden said the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the end of “a period of relentless war” and started “a new era of relentless diplomacy.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on the president’s remarks. Source

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Johnson & Johnson says second shot is 94% effective against coronavirus

Johnson & Johnson says a second dose of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine offers greater protection against the virus. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports on the key finding of the company’s newest study. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with her analysis of the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source

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Cindy McCain, widow of John McCain, writes note to younger self

As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain. Source

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