Users can now add pronouns, including she, he, they, ze, ve and dozens more, to their Instagram profiles. Source
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Violence escalates in deadly Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Violence is spreading to more cities and towns as airstrikes and rocket attacks escalate between Israel and Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from the Tel Aviv area with the latest developments. Source
Barry Jenkins on honoring his ancestors with epic new series, “The Underground Railroad”
Award-winning writer, director and producer Barry Jenkins talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about his new Amazon limited series, “The Underground Railroad,” based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at creating the show, dealing with the darkness of slavery, and re-contextualizing the sacrifices of his ancestors to tell a story of survival and triumph. Source
Most indoor mask guidelines may be on way out in U.S., experts say
Consensus is growing among experts that encouraging data could mean the U.S. is nearing the right time to lift indoor mask restrictions in most public settings Source
Colonial Pipeline fuel operations resume five days after cyberattack causes shutdown, gas shortages
Colonial Pipeline’s fuel operations is back up and running Wednesday, five days after a cyber attack forced a shutdown. The ransom attempt is renewing focus on the need for enhanced cybersecurity in the private sector. David Begnaud reports. Source
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan on why House GOP ousted Congresswoman Liz Cheney from leadership
House Republicans voted Wednesday to remove Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position, after she slammed former President Donald Trump and her colleagues for promoting baseless claims of election fraud. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a prominent Trump ally, spoke with Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss the vote, whether Cheney was “canceled,” and whether the former president will run for office again. Source
Dr. Fauci on what to consider when deciding whether to vaccinate kids over 12
The CDC is now recommending Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children between 12-15 years old. Dr. Anthony Fauci joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the move, and what parents should know. Source
Frat pledge “left alone on the couch to die” after hazing, suit claims
Stone Foltz was blindfolded, taken into a basement and forced to drink to an entire bottle of alcohol, according to the lawsuit. Source
University president resigns after plagiarizing part of speech
Bob Caslen acknowledged using part of a speech by Adm. William McRaven, the Navy SEAL in charge of the mission to take out Osama bin Laden. Source
Frantic 911 calls after major crack found in I-40 bridge
The 48-year-old span links Arkansas and Tennessee. The inspectors said police had to clear it immediately. Officials say repairs could take months. Source