“CBS This Morning” talks to Alexis Ohanian, founder of Seven Seven Six and co-founder of Reddit about advocating that Congress create a national paid family and medical leave program. He discusses his own experience with parental leave and being a father. Source
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At least 15 people dead after large volcano erupts in Democratic Republic of Congo
Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo erupted Saturday, spewing lava for miles, but it stopped right before entering the city of Goma. The large volcanic eruption killed at least 15 people and the lava buried hundreds of houses and buildings. Debora Patta reports. Source
Eye Opener: Belarusian president orders civilian flight down to arrest critic
The president of Belarus is accused of using a fake bomb threat to force a civilian flight to land so a political opponent could be arrested. Also, a cable car in Northern Italy plummeted to the ground and rolled down a hill, killing at least 14 people. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Fully-vaccinated audience returns to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is announcing the return of full studio audiences starting June 14. All must show proof of vaccination, and wearing masks will be optional. Meg Oliver reports. Source
As the cease-fire holds in Gaza, residents survey the damage
Locals are sifting through rubble, trying to piece their lives back together. Source
Where can Americans travel? The latest on COVID restrictions
Many countries are letting in American tourists, but COVID-19 restrictions vary from place to place. Source
Jet’s diversion to arrest Belarus reporter decried as “war-like act”
There are growing concerns of Russian involvement, as prominent critic of Belarus’ authoritarian president is removed from commercial flight. Source
U.S. considered nuclear strike on China in 1958, documents show
Daniel Ellsberg said he is releasing top-secret crisis study as tensions mount between the United States and China over Taiwan. Source
Fla. high school altered girls’ yearbook photos it deemed immodest
Students are speaking out against what they say was sexist move that showed a double standard compared with the treatment of boys’ photos. Source
Leading anti-racism protester shot in head in London, her party says
Her political party says Sasha Johnson was shot in the head and had received “numerous death threats.” Police said the shooting of a woman they didn’t identify didn’t seem targeted. Source