A panel of CDC advisers recommended the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15. Some states have already been giving adolescents the shots thanks to the FDA’s authorization. Janet Shamlian shares more. Source
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After losing leadership role, Liz Cheney faces fight for her seat in Congress
After being stripped of her post as Republican conference chair, Representative Liz Cheney is facing a battle in Wyoming to keep her seat in Congress. Wyoming Public Radio news director Bob Beck joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how local residents are reacting and the other Republicans hoping to challenge Cheney in her home state. Source
No injuries after two planes collide mid-air over Denver
The pilot of one plane was able to safely land the aircraft while the other deployed a parachute. Source
Biden holds meeting with top congressional leaders on infrastructure
President Biden met with Senate and House leaders at the White House to discuss infrastructure. The two sides are still far apart on any compromise. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
President Biden’s jobs plan could help California’s high-speed rail project
Officials in California are hoping to benefit from President Biden’s multi-trillion dollar infrastructure plan. In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond measure for a high-speed rail project. The goal is to connect the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles via rail. But costs for the project have ballooned, support has dwindled, and many are questioning if the full line will ever be completed. Debra Kahn, California bureau chief at Politico, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Biden signs executive order to harden cybersecurity defenses
The move comes days after a major ransomware attack caused gas shortages in at least seven states. Source
CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as 12
The CDC is recommending Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12. As CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian explains, some hospitals began administering shots to the younger age group prior to the recommendation. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa and a pediatric infectious diseases physician, shares his analysis. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Titans Release 2021 Schedule, and it Includes Three Primetime Games
The Titans’ strength of schedule is the 13th most difficult in the NFL based upon their opponents’ combined 2020 winning percentage of .507 (138-134). Source
Game-By-Game Breakdown of Titans’ 2021 Schedule
The Titans’ strength of schedule is the 13th most difficult in the NFL based upon their opponents’ combined 2020 winning percentage of .507 (138-134). Source