Republican leaders are speaking out against Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comments comparing COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccines to the genocide against Jews in the Holocaust, but they stopped short of imposing any consequences. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
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Preview: “Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy”
Survivors and descendants of the Tulsa race massacre reflect on the horrific attack 100 years later. “Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy” airs Monday, May 31 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Source
WorldView: Cyclone hits India and Bangladesh; Carlos Ghosn speaks out
More than 1.1 million people have been evacuated in India and Bangladesh as a cyclone hits the region. Former auto executive turned fugitive Carlos Ghosn is hoping to clear his name. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” from London with a roundup of those and other headlines. Source
CDC says half of American adults are fully vaccinated
The CDC announced that half of all adults in the U.S. are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The numbers are much lower among children, but a possible second vaccine for kids over 12 means millions more could soon be joining those who are fully vaccinated. Pediatric airway surgeon Dr. Susannah Hills joined CBSN to discuss this possible turning point in the pandemic. Source
Amazon to buy film studio MGM for $8.45 billion
Online retailer will gain trove of iconic films as it competes with Netflix, Disney and other streaming rivals. Source
Royals Report: BBC apologizes over bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana
In this week’s Royals Report, an independent report found BBC journalist Martin Bashir used deception to secure a bombshell interview with Princess Diana in 1995. BBC royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joined “CBSN AM” to discuss why it was so controversial and reaction in the U.K. Source
Facebook has removed over 150 “influence operations” from its platform since 2017
Since 2017, Facebook has removed over 150 foreign and domestic “influence operations” for violating the platform’s policy against coordinated inauthentic behavior. CBS News’ Catherine Herridge has the first look at a new report by the social media company detailing its efforts to combat these actors. Source
Doctor partners with Los Angeles schools to clear up COVID-19 vaccine misinformation among parents
A doctor has partnered with the Los Angeles School District to clear up COVID-19 vaccine misinformation among parents and to help get kids vaccinated. CBS This Morning lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to the doctor who says the hardest part is when a kid wants to get the vaccine, but they can’t because their family doesn’t want them to. Source
Ryanair pilot forced to land in Belarus questions air traffic control over bomb threat
The Belarus government released the air traffic control transcript of the diverted Ryanair plane forced to land in Belarus. It shows the pilot questioning information about the bomb threat that diverted the plane and led to the arrest of a government dissident. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Belarus leader claims it’s a “total lie” Ryanair jet forced to land
Russia backs implausible explanation from “Europe’s last dictator” as arrested dissident’s mom pleads for help: “Please save him, they’re going to kill him in there!” Source