Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson pointed to his wife when pressed about the purchase of a $31,000 dining set with taxpayer money. Source

Senator McCain blasted President Trump for his congratulatory call with newly reelected Russian President Vladimir Putin amid widespread reports of forced voting in Russia. Source

On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II delivered the Queen’s Speech at the opening of Parliament, her first major royal engagement since the death of her husband Prince Philip last month. She was accompanied by her son and heir, Prince Charles. BBC royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

Across the Southeast, panicked drivers are filling up their tanks as fears of a gas shortage grow after a cyberattack led to the shutdown of the nation’s biggest fuel pipeline. Officials have urged people not to hoard fuel. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joined “CBSN AM” with more on the frenzy. Source

Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. and producer Tonya Lewis Lee discuss their new Netflix film, “Monster.” It focuses on Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student who finds himself charged with felony murder. First on “CBS This Morning,” Lee and Harrison talk about the message behind the film. Source

Oprah Winfrey describes what resonated with her the most from Tayari Jones’ novel, “An American Marriage.” Source

Frustration is growing for many motorists. Some compared things to what they found at stores at the start of the COVID pendemic. Source

As temperatures rise, experts say allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer, and more patients are developing symptoms. CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports. Source

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley says officials believe four explosions in the city this month are the work of a “serial bomber.” The devices have “similarities,” but a tripwire was used in the most recent bomb, Manley said. Source

A Mississippi teen has died after her 9-year-old brother allegedly shot her. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said the boy shot his older sister because of an argument over a video game controller. CBS affiliate WCBI-TV’s Renae Skinner reports. Source