President Biden is urging Congress to take action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after a federal judge in Texas ruled DACA illegal. The judge’s ruling bars the Biden administration from approving any new applications for the program, however, the nearly 650,000 people currently protected under DACA will not be impacted. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has more on the ruling and how it is impacting Congress’ agenda as President Biden looks to push forward with his infrastructure plan. Source
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South Africa facing violent unrest following jailing of former President Jacob Zuma
More than 200 people have died in South Africa during a week of violent unrest sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. Outrage in the country has been heightened by economic disparities that were highlighted during the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal’s Africa Deputy Bureau Chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins CBSN to break down the unrest in the nation. Source
3 Texas Democrats in Washington, D.C. test positive for COVID-19
The three members of the delegation have all been vaccinated against COVID-19 but tested positive with rapid tests, two people familiar with the situation told CBS News. Source
Rent prices soar in multiple cities across U.S.
Rent prices are rising well past their pre-pandemic levels in multiple U.S. cities. Realtor.com says the median rent last month is up 8% compared to the same time last year. Rents are at new highs in 44 of the nation’s largest markets. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
London Calling: United Kingdom counts down to “Freedom Day”
The countdown to “Freedom Day” is underway in the U.K. On Monday, all coronavirus-related restrictions will be lifted. In this weekend’s edition of “London Calling,” CBS News contributor Simon Bates tells us why some Britons aren’t excited about the new “freedoms.” Source
Trailblazing aviator Wally Funk is heading to space at 82
Her pathway to the stars was not an easy one. Source
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones on Ida B. Wells’ impact and legacy
As one of the most prominent journalists in America, Nikole Hannah-Jones has been both admired and scorned. A clue to her unapologetic motivation can be found on Twitter. Source
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U.S. seeing a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” as COVID cases rise; Officials urge residents not to dump pet fish into lakes after giant goldfish are found. Source
Intensive search underway for survivors of flooding in western Europe
As the floodwaters begin to recede, the scale of the disaster is laid bare. Source
Unstable weather will continue to fuel wildfire that’s bigger than NYC
The blaze in Oregon has forced 2,000 people to evacuate and is threatening 5,000 buildings, including homes and smaller structures in an area just north of the California border. Source