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Pandemic worsens pre-existing mental illness
The coronavirus pandemic has compounded problems for Americans living with mental illness. And those living with schizophrenia are more than three times more likely to die from the virus. Dr. Kali Cyrus, a psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Experts watching New Mexico special election as possible indicator ahead of midterm elections
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special election in New Mexico’s 1st congressional district. The seat was left vacant when Deb Haaland became secretary of the interior. The Associated Press Santa Fe correspondent Morgan Lee joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss why the race may be closer than people might think in the heavily Democratic district. Source
Workshop for Warriors prepares veterans on how to transition to civilian life
On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. But for those who have served our country, transitioning out of the military and into civilian life isn’t easy. CBS News’ Nichelle Medina looks at Workshops for Warriors, a national program making a difference in the lives of veterans. Source
Forecasters predict “above normal” 2021 hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting another active hurricane season. It follows a record-breaking number of storms that swarmed the Atlantic in 2020. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on the season’s outlook. Source
Firefighter killed in shooting at LA County station
A gunman fatally shot a firefighter at a fire station in Los Angeles County in the latest incident of gun violence across the U.S. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
U.S. officials push for COVID vaccinations as experts warn of potential risk of new outbreaks
U.S. officials are continuing to push for coronavirus vaccinations. As CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports, health experts are concerned that places with low vaccination rates could see new outbreaks. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest. Source
Moderna requests full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is filing for full FDA approval for its coronavirus vaccine, saying it’s 95% effective in preventing severe disease. Janet Shamlian shares more. Source
Biden honors victims of Tulsa Race Massacre 100 years later
President Biden is the first president to visit Tulsa to honor the victims of the 1921 massacre. He met with three remaining survivors. Omar Villafranca has the latest. Source
World’s largest meat supplier hit by cyberattack
JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, was hit with a ransomware attack, forcing the company to shut down several plants in the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports. Source