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
FBI director warns of terror threat from “lone actors”
FBI Director Christopher Wray told a Senate committee that domestic terrorism investigations have “exploded,” nearly tripling in a year and a half to about 2,700 separate investigations. Source
FBI: Gabby Petito’s body discovered, death initially ruled a homicide
The FBI in Denver said the coroner’s “initial determination for the manner of death is homicide.” Source
FBI confirms body found in Wyoming is Gabby Petito, death initially ruled a homicide
The FBI is still searching for Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in a Florida nature reserve. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano from the scene. Source
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
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
“Sex and the City” actor Willie Garson has died at 57
Garson, born William Garson Paszamant, played Carrie Bradshaw’s gay best friend in the HBO show “Sex and the City,” which aired from 1998 to 2004. Source
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
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