New York City is reopening after 14 months of coronavirus restrictions. Most businesses are now open at full capacity. But as Mola Lenghi reports, there is ongoing confusion about where and when masks are still required. Then, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician at John Cochran VA Medical Center, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest. Source
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NASA chief, citing China gains, calls for congressional support
Bill Nelson said NASA faces increasingly stiff competition on the high frontier. Source
Texas set to carry out first execution in 10 months
In 1999, Jones was convicted of beating his great-aunt Berthena Bryant to death with a baseball bat when she refused to give him $30 for drugs. Source
Dancers seek to rid ballet of Asian stereotypes
Dancers are getting ballet companies to pledge to stop using Asian stereotypes in their performances. Nancy Chen reports for CBS News’ series Unifying America. Source
Top Republicans oppose commission to investigate U.S. Capitol riot
Top Republicans are opposing a commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, the FBI has released new footage of rioters as they seek leads. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
New York City reopens after being pandemic’s epicenter
New York City is back in business after once being the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mola Lenghi takes a look at what restrictions have been lifted. Source
5/10: Red and Blue
President Biden meets with “big four” congressional leaders; Biden administration restores transgender health protections Source
Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that bans abortions as early as six weeks. The law also allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion. Source
CBS unveils 2021 primetime lineup of new shows
Some new primetime shows are joining the CBS lineup this fall, including “NCIS: Hawaii,” “FBI: International” and a new comedy, “Ghosts.” CBS Los Angeles has the details. Source
Hamas lays down its terms as calls for a cease-fire get louder
Almost 220 Palestinians and 12 Israelis have been killed since the violence erupted, but calls for a cease-fire are getting louder. Source