Her call comes as negotiations on infrastructure between the Biden administration and Republican lawmakers have been moving slowly in Washington. Source
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Valedictorian scraps speech, makes powerful plea for abortion rights
High school senior Paxton Smith said she couldn’t stop thinking about a strict abortion bill signed into law days before by Governor Greg Abbott. Source
COVID surge prompts alert from U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan
It’s urging Americans to get set to leave the country ASAP, saying that, among other factors, packed hospitals aren’t admitting U.S. citizens. Source
Arizona to execute inmates with gas once used by Nazis
An average 6,000 Jews were killed each day using Zyklon B at one concentration camp. Now, documents show the Arizona Department of Corrections is preparing to use hydrogen cyanide for executions. Source
NYC Democratic mayoral candidates meet in person in fiery debate
The debate centered on crime and the candidates delved into more personal attacks. Source
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Biden announces “month of action” to meet COVID-19 vaccine goal; Teacher lends shoes off his own feet so student can attend graduation Source
Chemical linked to cancer detected in dozens of popular sunscreens, after-sun care products
An independent online pharmacy and lab detected a cancer-causing chemical in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun care products. Dr. Jon LaPook explains how benzene could appear in sunscreen and how to guard against skin cancer while protecting overall health. Source
Conservative venture capitalists invest in video platform Rumble
Conservative venture capitalists Peter Thiel and J.D. Vance are investing in video platform Rumble, which has gained significant popularity among right-leaning users in recent months. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what the investment could mean for Rumble. Source
Airlines limit alcoholic beverages amid bad passenger behavior
The Federal Aviation Administration has received roughly 2,500 reports of unruly passenger behavior since the beginning of the year. Source
Biden unveils vaccine incentives as push to get 70% of adults partially vaccinated by July 4 looms
President Biden announced a list of incentives Wednesday to encourage Americans to get their coronavirus shots in an attempt to meet his goal of having 70% of U.S. adults partially vaccinated by July 4. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source