Next month, a government report is expected to be made public on sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, better known as UFOs. Sunday on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reports on the sightings. Source
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CDC Director Walensky on new mask guidelines, who should still wear them
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky talks to “CBS This Morning” about the new guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans. Walensky weighs in on the timing of the decision and the “honor system” for enforcement. Source
Man suing for wrongful arrest after police used facial recognition technology to help identify him
More police departments across the U.S. are using the technology, but there aren’t well established national guidelines on how it should be used. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
House GOP votes Representative Elise Stefanik into leadership
House Republicans elected Representative Elise Stefanik of New York as the party’s new conference chair Friday. The decision came after Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming was ousted from the position earlier this week. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss what the move means for the GOP. Source
Suspect in Yale student’s killing arrested after 3-month manhunt
An international arrest warrant had been issued for Qinxuan Pan in connection with the killing of Kevin Jiang. Source
Welcome to the NFL: Titans Rookie Minicamp is Under Way
Members of the Titans rookie class are in town for the team’s rookie minicamp. Over the next three days, they’ll get their first taste of the NFL experience. Source
Psychotherapist: Masks give sense of anonymity, security
Even though the CDC has said people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear masks in most settings, not everyone feels comfortable ditching their masks. Psychotherapist Kathryn Smerling spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about why some people may prefer to keep wearing masks. Source
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Israel-Gaza fighting escalates as death toll rises; Sister claims man convicted of having parents murdered is innocent Source
Elise Stefanik speaks after winning House GOP leadership role, replacing Liz Cheney
New York Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke to the press after winning the vote to replace the ousted Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair. Stefanik said, “Republican voters are unified in their support and their desire to work with President Trump.” Watch her remarks. Source
Gayle King explores the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II
“The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special” looks at Queen Elizabeth II’s life through the eyes of people who have grown up with her, been honored by her and reported on her for decades. The CBS News special spans the milestones of her journey from princess to Queen, her public and private challenges, her relationship with Prince Philip, and more. Source