The U.S. continues to make strides in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. More states are preparing to reopen as vaccinations increase and infections go down. Danya Bacchus has more. Source
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President Biden retreats to Camp David after week of mediating Palestine-Israel conflict
President Biden spent the weekend at Camp David after mediating a cease-fire between Israel and Palestine. Mr. Biden was careful not to appear to take sides in the conflict. Debra Alfarone reports. Source
Latin America surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths
The region accounts for approximately 29% of global fatalities. Source
Humanitarian groups bring aid after days of fighting in Gaza
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid began rolling into Gaza Saturday as residents picked through the rubble, taking stock of the damage. Source
For some foodies, Brood X cicadas are a bottomless buffet
Chowing down on cicadas is not just delicious, some say, but also good for the environment. Source
Biden admin extends deportation relief for Haitian immigrants
By expanding eligibility for a program the Trump administration sought to end, the Biden administration is allowing an estimated 100,000 Haitian immigrants to apply for Temporary Protected Status. Source
Tensions remain high after Israel and Hamas cease-fire
Tensions still remain high in the Middle East, despite Israel and Hamas agreeing to a cease-fire after more than 10 days of violence. Palestinians clashed with Israeli police outside a mosque in Jerusalem Friday. But the cease-fire is still holding, ending a nearly two-week conflict that saw Israel and Hamas use airstrikes and fire rockets at each other. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from Gaza. Then, Dov Waxman, professor and Gilbert Foundation Chair in Israel Studies at UCLA, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
More than 400 arrested in connection with January 6 riot
Authorities have arrested hundreds of people in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol January 6, and more arrests are expected. The news comes as the FBI releases new video from the attack. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments. Source
U.S. cicada invasion excites food enthusiasts
The Brood X cicadas have already arrived in the Northeastern U.S., causing excitement for many foodies looking to eat the delicacy. Some experts say eating cicadas is not only good for you, but it can also help the environment. Jessica Fanzo is a professor of food policy and ethics at Johns Hopkins University. She joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Virgin Galactic completes third successful spaceflight
Saturday’s spaceflight made New Mexico the third U.S. state to launch humans into space. Source