Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Biden administration’s push to get more Americans vaccinated, as demand for doses appears to slow. Source
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Eye Opener: Biden introduces new COVID-19 vaccine incentives
President Biden introduces new incentives to get 70% of U.S. adults partially vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4. Also, one of the nation’s leading meat suppliers is coming back online after it was hit with a major cyberattack and forced to shut down. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
How to watch next week’s “ring of fire” solar eclipse
Look up! But don’t forget your solar eclipse glasses. Source
15 fraternity members charged in death of WSU pledge
The family of Sam Martinez called the gross misdemeanor charges “insulting.” Source
Yellen pitches green infrastructure spending overseas
Her call comes as negotiations on infrastructure between the Biden administration and Republican lawmakers have been moving slowly in Washington. Source
Valedictorian scraps speech, makes powerful plea for abortion rights
High school senior Paxton Smith said she couldn’t stop thinking about a strict abortion bill signed into law days before by Governor Greg Abbott. Source
COVID surge prompts alert from U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan
It’s urging Americans to get set to leave the country ASAP, saying that, among other factors, packed hospitals aren’t admitting U.S. citizens. Source
Arizona to execute inmates with gas once used by Nazis
An average 6,000 Jews were killed each day using Zyklon B at one concentration camp. Now, documents show the Arizona Department of Corrections is preparing to use hydrogen cyanide for executions. Source
NYC Democratic mayoral candidates meet in person in fiery debate
The debate centered on crime and the candidates delved into more personal attacks. Source
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Biden announces “month of action” to meet COVID-19 vaccine goal; Teacher lends shoes off his own feet so student can attend graduation Source