A new analysis shows that Black and Hispanic Americans are getting a smaller share of available vaccines than white people when compared with the number of cases and deaths for each racial group. Dr. Nadine Gracia, executive vice president of advocacy group Trust For America’s Health, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on “CBSN AM” about what’s causing these disparities and how the Biden administration is addressing health inequity beyond the pandemic. Source
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New audio captured threat to fly a plane into U.S. Capitol
The FBI and Federal Aviation Administration are looking into a breach of the air traffic control system after someone broadcast a threat to attack the U.S. Capitol in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike. Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with details. Source
Doctors say COVID vaccine’s side effects are normal, urge people not to avoid the shots
Ahead of the anticipated distribution of the two-dose coronavirus vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, medical experts are stressing the importance of getting the shots, and they say patients shouldn’t be deterred by the possibility of minor side effects. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Growing participation in far-right groups by white women
As displayed in videos and images of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, women are participating in far-right movements. Anne-Marie Green spoke with Seyward Darby, author of “Sisters in Hate: American Women on the Front Lines of White Nationalism,” on CBSN AM about race and gender in extremist groups and the appeal of conspiracy theories. Source
Biden administration sends FEMA to border to help care for unaccompanied migrant children
The Biden administration is deploying FEMA to the southern border to help handle a surge in unaccompanied migrant children. Washington Post reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration is responding, and the conditions teenagers are fleeing in other countries. Source
Strike-through, Fintech, The Slave Ship
60 Minutes investigates medical gear sold during Ebola crisis; then, Lesley Stahl reports on what’s being called the financial technology revolution; and, a journey to recover the first artifacts known to be preserved from a slave ship. Source
Record number of children being held at the U.S.-Mexico border
More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children and teens are being detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Biden administration is working to find additional housing for them as detention centers become overcrowded. Many of these minors currently do not have proper access to food, beds, or showers. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the crisis. Source
What Deb Haaland’s historic confirmation means to Native Americans
“If an Indigenous woman from humble beginnings can be confirmed as secretary of the Interior, our country holds promise for everyone,” Haaland said. Source
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo face customer anger over stimulus checks
The IRS is now starting to distribute the third round of stimulus checks, worth up to $1,400 per eligible adult and child. But the timing of getting a check may depend partly on a bank’s policies, with some customers of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo expressing frustration after the banks said the coronavirus relief payments won’t be available until March 17. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
Heroin in the Heartland, Christopher Wheeldon, Bonobos
What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic, Bill Whitaker reports; then, Lesley Stahl profiles one of the most celebrated ballet choreographers today; and, endangered primates live in female-dominated society and prefer to make love not war. Source