The meeting comes as Cuomo is facing increasing pressure to resign. Source
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Lost in the Bermuda Triangle, Hamilton
Scott Pelley’s report on the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro; and, 60 Minutes director’s cut of “Hamilton” offers more on the Broadway smash and may be last chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda before he steps down. Source
Another Texas power company goes bankrupt after blackout
Some Griddy customers were charged more than $9,500 even as last month’s blackout caused residents to lose power. Source
Farmers of color receive billions in latest stimulus package
Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act will free growers from their loans with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Source
Yo-Yo Ma gives a surprise concert after COVID vaccine shot
The impromptu performance from the world-renowned cellist included “Ave Maria” and parts of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1. Source
Chase, Wells Fargo face customer anger over stimulus checks
Banks say they won’t have the money until Wednesday, although the IRS began sending the funds over the weekend. Source
Biden addresses allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the first time
Asked whether he thinks New York Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign over allegations of sexual harassment, President Joe Biden said he will wait and see what the investigation turns up. Josefa Velasquez, a Capitol reporter for The City, joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest developments. Source
Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children being held in Border Patrol custody
4,200 unaccompanied migrant children are now being held in Border Patrol custody. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on how the Biden administration is responding, and Jennifer Podkul, vice president of policy and advocacy for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on what needs to be done to address the growing crisis at the border. Source
Shop at women-owned businesses, reap credit card rewards
Mastercard offering consumers 3% cash back when they shop at over 1 million women-owned businesses. Source
Governor Cuomo defiant as New York lawmakers call for resignation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is resisting pressure to resign after several former aides went public with allegations of sexually harassment. New York Times metro desk investigative reporter Brian Rosenthal joins CBSN to discuss the investigation, and what we know about the woman who would succeed him, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. Source