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For the first time, Boston voters will be deciding between two women for their next mayor, and both women took to the stage Wednesday night for the first one-on-one debate of the election.  Both mayoral candidates, Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu, the top two vote-getters in the September preliminary […]

U.K.’s initial handling of pandemic cost “many thousands” of lives, new report says – CBS News Watch CBSN Live British lawmakers are denouncing the government’s early response to the pandemic, saying it resulted in thousands of avoidable deaths. CBS News contributor Simon Bates unpacks the scathing report in this week’s […]

Black-led organizations break ground on New Orleans anti-flooding projects – CBS News Watch CBSN Live New Orleans has seen several tropical storms and hurricanes this year. Now Black-led community organizations are breaking ground on green infrastructure projects to combat severe flooding. Angela Chalk, the executive director of Healthy Community Services, […]

Some U.S. chiropractors spread misinformation on COVID vaccines, AP finds – CBS News Watch CBSN Live An investigation by the Associated Press found some chiropractors in the U.S. are spreading misinformation of vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 shot. They’ve also reportedly been capitalizing on the anti-vaccine movement. AP correspondent Michelle Smith […]

Former Raiders CEO says organization should reach out to fans amid Jon Gruden email scandal – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this week after several reports revealed he had made misogynistic, homophobic and racist comments in emails. Amy […]

U.S. to reopen Canadian and Mexican borders to vaccinated travelers – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Starting next month, the U.S. will lift pandemic-era travel restrictions along its borders with Canada and Mexico for people who are vaccinated. Both borders have been closed to non-essential travel since March 2020. CBS […]

A Black, transgender “Hamilton” performer filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Los Angeles District Office Wednesday, claiming the show did not renew their contract after they repeatedly asked for a gender-neutral dressing room. Suni Reid was a cast member in the New York, Los Angeles and Chicago […]

FDA aims to reduce amount of salt in foods – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Federal health officials want the sodium content in all prepackaged foods and dishes from chain restaurants to be cut by at least 12% over the next few years. View CBS News In Be the first […]

COVID patients overrun Montana hospitals – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Some hospitals in Montana can no longer accept new patients because they are so overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. Meg Oliver has more. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, […]

The House January 6 select committee has subpoenaed former assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark, committee chair Congressman Bennie Thompson announced Wednesday.  Clark was a key figure in raising doubts about the inegrity of the election, according to a Senate Judiciary report issued last week. The New York Times reported in January […]