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Advocacy group releases report on U.S. gun trafficking and spike in gun violence

A new report by Everytown for Gun Safety suggests more than 80% of trafficked guns in the U.S. came from states without background checks. The organization said the findings underscore the need for the Senate to pass legislation to close the loophole on federal background checks. Nick Suplina, managing director for law and policy for the group, joined CBSN to discuss its research. Source

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U.S. vaccination rates vary by region

New cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have dropped to the lowest levels in nearly a year as more Americans get vaccinated. Inoculation rates are highest in the Northeast, but in some Southern states less than 40% have gotten a shot. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss the latest statistics. Source

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WorldView: Ousted Myanmar leader in court; Deadly cable car accident in Italy

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi made her first in-person court appearance since being overthrown by a military coup in February. In Italy, a cable car traveling up a mountain fell Sunday, killing 14 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” from London with a roundup of those and other headlines. Source

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Chicago Cubs hire a history-making 21-year-old announcer

A new voice is filling Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs. The team’s new public address announcer is 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki. He’s making history as the first Black and youngest PA announcer. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz speaks with him about how he landed his dream job thanks to his mother’s love of the game. Source

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