Proposed bills would put citizens in charge of hunting wildlife to maintain populations and would allow all but 15 breeding pairs of wolves to be killed. Source
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Texas set to reopen as health officials issue dire warning
Texas is set to lift restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus as health officials in the state warned that the U.K. variant is spreading. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source
New York City had largest spike in anti-Asian hate crimes among major cities in 2020
Amid a nationwide increase in attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, police data shows New York City had the largest spike in anti-Asian hate crimes among major cities in 2020. Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for WNYC’s Race and Justice Unit, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the problem and the debate that’s brewing over how to address it. Source
Jury selection begins in George Floyd murder trial
The streets around the Minneapolis courthouse where former police officer Derek Chauvin is being tried in the death of George Floyd were calm as jury selection began. Jamie Yuccas has more. Source
Iowa Republicans cut back early voting and Election Day hours
Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed a GOP-backed law this week to restrict the state’s early and Election Day voting. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss efforts by Republicans across the country to limit voting access. Source
91-year-old cop has no plans to retire
L.C. “Buckshot” Smith, a 91-year-old police officer in Arkansas, has no plans to retire anytime soon. His first retirement, after 46 years as a deputy, lasted just five months. Omar Villafranca shares his story. Source
House close to passing Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is poised to pass in the Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday, providing another relief check to families in need. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Fear among health officials of variant spread as Texas reopens
Businesses and restaurants can reopen at 100% capacity and mask mandates will be lifted. Source
Education expert: Learning loss amid pandemic is “misunderstood”
Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, many schools are still struggling with plans for in-person learning. Forbes education contributor and educational access consultant Akil Bello joins CBSN to discuss the issue of learning loss and why he says it is “largely misunderstood.” Source
FBI releases new video of pipe bomb suspect near U.S. Capitol
The FBI is hoping new video helps them capture the suspect who planted two viable pipe bombs near the Capitol ahead of the January 6 riot. Jeff Pegues has the details. Source