A recent AP/NORC poll found that one-third of Americans say they won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine or are undecided about getting it. But there is not a straight forward answer as to why they’re hesitant about the vaccine. Derek Thompson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, discusses what could cause vaccine hesitancy and how health professionals try to combat it. Source
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More states ease coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health officials
More states are easing coronavirus restrictions despite health experts warning that moving too quickly could risk another surge in infections. Texas on Wednesday will become the latest state to lift its mask mandates and allow business to return to normal operations. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
The mental health impacts of the pandemic one year later
This week marks the one year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic. For many, this date may trigger depression, anxiety and fatigue because of “pandemic guilt,” or the feeling that you were not productive over the past year. Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of pharmacology and psychiatry at the University of Toronto, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Defense Secretary OKs request to extend 2,300 troops at Capitol
The current mission was set to end on March 12. Source
Representative Jim Clyburn discusses Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan
The House is expected to take a final vote Wednesday on President Biden’s COVID relief package. South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss when Democrats are hoping the bill will be on the president’s desk for his approval and when Americans can expect to get some relief. Source
George Floyd’s cousin reacts to Derek Chauvin trial
Jury selection is underway in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Shareeduh Tate, a cousin of George Floyd, joins CBSN to discuss the proceedings. Source
Clearview AI’s face database violates privacy, lawsuit claims
Activists say Clearview’s massive database violates privacy law. Company claims First Amendment protects it. Source
NBA looking into video of Meyers Leonard saying anti-Semitic slur
The NBA is reviewing a video of Meyers Leonard saying an anti-Semitic slur while streaming himself playing a video game on Twitch. Source
Biden dogs temporarily moved from White House after incident
Both dogs are heading to Delaware for a “previously planned” trip to be cared for by family friends. Source
FBI releases new security video of pipe bomb suspect before Capitol riot
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the new video released by the FBI showing the suspected pipe bomber walking near Republican and Democratic headquarters the night before the Capitol riot. Source