Monday, May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 income taxes, after the IRS pushed back the deadline due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many people who have already filed are still waiting for their refunds. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
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States and businesses scramble to adjust to CDC’s new mask guidance
States and businesses are making a range of policy changes after the CDC announced new mask-wearing guidance for people who are fully vaccinated. CBS News’ Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to talk about how the recommendations are sparking confusion. Source
WorldView: São Paulo’s mayor dies at 41; poll finds most Japanese citizens oppose hosting Olympics
Citizens of São Paulo, Brazil, are mourning the death of the city’s youngest mayor. Meanwhile, concerns are growing in Japan over the upcoming Olympics, and Samoa is set to get its first female leader. Also, a new World Health Organization study found working longer hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London with those international headlines. Source
Biden expresses support for ceasefire during call with Israeli Prime Minister
President Biden is facing growing calls from within his own party to help bring an end to violence in the Middle East. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Alcohol use surges among women due to pandemic stress
Data shows that heavy drinking increased by 41% among women during the pandemic due to COVID-19 related stress. Dr. Bankole Johnson, neurologist and chief medical officer for Adial Pharmaceuticals, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Anthony McClain’s family continues fight for justice
The family has continued to hold rallies demanding the officers involved be held accountable. Source
GOP-dominated Arizona supervisors call for end to election audit
The state Senate president letter drew the attention of former President Trump, who blasted it out through his Save America PAC and called her claims “devastating.” Source
Biden backs Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire in Netanyahu call
In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the White House response and the day’s other political news. Source
Tax filing deadline in the United States
Tax Day was pushed back a month — to May 17 — because of the pandemic. Sheneya Wilson, founder and CEO of Fola Financial, explains the changes to filing this year and when taxpayers can expect to see their tax refunds. Source
Biden under pressure to support Palestinians in Mideast conflict
Progressives in the Democratic Party are calling for President Biden to express stronger support for Palestinians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The escalating crisis is Mr. Biden’s first major test in the Middle East. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss. Source