The book, on sale now, weaves together six stories of love and friendship set against a massive power outage in New York City. Source

The governor’s race in Florida is shaping up for one of the top gubernatorial races of 2022. Florida agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried, the only Democratic candidate who holds a statewide office, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about her campaign. Source

This CBSN Originals documentary explores why are women still fighting to close the leadership gap in corporate America, which has widened amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Source

Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term. Source

“Failing to increase the debt limit would have absolutely catastrophic economic consequences,” Yellen told lawmakers. Source

Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been American citizens without federal government representation. Now, the island’s territory status is the subject of two bills introduced in Congress this year. Governor Pedro Pierluisi joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the debate over statehood, as well as the latest on the island’s recovery from Hurricane Maria and the coronavirus pandemic. Source

“Congress should be laying out the terms and conditions for Puerto Rico to become a state,” Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi said. Source

On Wednesday, President Biden unveiled the administration’s new strategy for combatting gun violence. The plan includes stiffer penalties for gun dealers who break federal laws and additional funding for state and local law enforcement agencies. CBSN anchor Lana Zak speaks with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the plan and why Republicans are criticizing it. Source

Atlanta plans to increase its police budget after initially considering steep cuts last summer in the wake of the death of George Floyd. It’s among a number of cities across the country that are making similar moves amid rising crime. Local news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution J.D. Capelouto joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the discussion over “defund the police” has changed. Source

“I shouldn’t be in a conservatorship if I can work and provide money and work for myself and pay other people. It makes no sense.” Source