On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup," with host Allison Keyes, the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 now accounts for more than 80 percent of new coronavirus cases in the nation. The World Health Organization says it is also fueling a global surge in new infections, sparking a debate over whether face coverings are needed again. Allison asks CBS News Medical contributor Dr. David Agus what he thinks. Mask mandates are varying in schools across the nation, including in states like Georgia. Reporter Adam Murphy explains. Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas are among the states being hit the hardest right now. CBS's David Begnaud went to Louisiana, which reported one of its highest single day totals this week -- since the pandemic began. Opening ceremonies went on as planned Friday for the Tokyo Olympics amid serious worries over Covid-19. We get the latest from CBS's Steve Futterman who reports from the stadium. On Friday morning, Attorney General Merrick Garland met with law enforcement officers in his hometown, Chicago. It is one of five cities where the Department of Justice and the A-T-F are launching cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence, by disrupting the trafficking of illegal firearms in key areas across the nation. CBS's Jennifer Keiper reports from Chicago. On Capitol Hill there's a showdown over a select committee investigating that deadly attack on the U-S Capitol on January 6th. Allison gets the latest from CBS's Nikole Killion. Some companies are gathering their troops to head back into the office after a long break over Covid-19, but many Americans want to work from home permanently. CBS's Laura Podesta reports. Jeff Bezos was the second billionaire to blast up to the edge of space this week. His companions were the oldest and youngest to make it up there, but as CBS's Mark Strassmann explains, there was more drama than just the flight. After boozing it up during the pandemic, many people are putting the alcohol down. That means more zero-proof brands are hitting the shelves. CBS's Michael George has the latest on this trend. In this week's Kaleidoscope, we look at a Washington, DC-based effort to end hunger. Allison speaks with Mark Bucher, the co-owner of the Medium Rare Restaurant Group and founder of the non-profit Feed the Fridge. The organization places refrigerators, filled with food from area restaurants, in places like schools and recreation centers to feed those in need. Finally, Allison speaks with Marc Mellon, the sculptor of a statue commemorating the "Handshake of the Century." 75 years ago, soon to be Black Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson and his white teammate, George Shuba, shook hands after Robinson hit a home run for their minor league team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Weekend Roundup 7/23

On the CBS News Weekend Roundup with host Allison Keyes, COVID-19 cases are surging in 46 states. Health experts are blaming the combination of unvaccinated people and the highly contagious Delta variant. We get the latest from from infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Allison also speaks with Erica DeBoer at Sanford Health, the largest rural health care organization in the nation, about the nurses shortage across the country...especially in rural areas.  The CDC released disturbing data this week, that found drug overdoses rose by nearly 30 percent last year. CBS's Peter King reports. President Biden met with Senate Democrats, seeking support for his massive spending plan. CBS's Kris Van Cleave has the details. The State Department is playing catchup to renew the backlog of expired passports, many were not updated because of the pandemic. As CBS's Anthony Pura tells us, appointments are tough to come by. Travelers may also need to get used to paying more, as travel prices continue to spike. CBS's Errol Barnett reports.  In intergalactic travel news, Allison tells us about the youngest and oldest people heading into space on on Blue Origin's New Shepard on July 20th. In the Kaleidoscope, we discuss Grammy winning pop star Britney Spears and a major victory in her fight to end her conservatorship, and we she has called an abusive legal arrangement. Earlier this week, Spears was given the right to hire her own attorney for the first time since her father began managing her career and finances in 2008, when she had mental health issues. Rick Black, executive director of the Center for Estate Administration Reform, spoke at a #FreeBritney rally this week, but tells Allison she is far from the only victim. In our "Eye on Earth" series, CBS's Chris Livesay looks at the effects of climate change on one of Italy's most famous tourist destinations.  There's a new study out from NASA and the University of Hawaii that warns that upcoming changes in the Moon's orbit -- a wobble if you will -- could lead to record flooding in the 2030s. Allison gets details from lead study author Phil Thompson.  After a break over the pandemic, the 113th Chicago Auto show is open. CBS's Jennifer Keiper has details. Finally, Saturday marks the one year anniversary of the death of civil rights icon and Georgia Representative John Lewis. He was arrested 45 times, and nearly killed in 1965 as he fought for freedom and voting rights. As he was lying in state at the U-S Capitol, one of his most powerful speeches was played. At his funeral, former President Obama reminded mourners that the battle continues. Allison asks CBS's Nikole Killion to look back -- and ahead.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weekend Roundup 7/16

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes. Pfizer says it will seek emergency FDA authorization this summer for a booster shot to its Covid-19 vaccine, but the CDC and FDA say fully vaccinated Americans do not need the booster right now. This comes as the Delta variant spikes around the world. We get the latest from CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus. There are reports that ransomware attacks more than doubled between 2019 and 2020. Why? Allison asked CNET's Roger Cheng. President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Friday after cyber attacks earlier this week, with Mister Biden saying Russia needs to take action on the ransomware attacks by "criminals based in Russia." Allison gets the latest from CBS's Steven Portnoy at the White House. The Biden Administration also met with civil rights activists on Thursday amid growing calls for it to address what some see as an assault on voting rights. CBS's Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Black civil rights activists including Rev. Al Sharpton turned up at the funeral for a white 17-year-old shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy in Arkansas. Hunter Brittain's family says he was not armed. CBS's Jericka Duncan tells Allison the civil rights activists are sending a message. The Western part of the nation is headed for another potentially deadly heatwave. CBS's David Begnaud has more. A social media site best known for funny dance videos is helping to connect employers and job seekers. CBS's Elise Preston tells us more. There's bad news about global job losses amid Covid-19. CBS's Diane King-Hall explains. On this week's Kaleidoscope, a violent July 4th weekend in Chicago. More than 100 people were shot, including a 5-year-old girl. At least 18 died. President Biden visited the area this past week, where he spoke with Mayor Lori Lightfoot about receiving federal help. Some Chicago activists are calling on Governor Governor J-B Pritzker to declare a State of Emergency over gun violence, but long time activist Tio Hardiman at Violence Interrupters NFP, tells Allison he has other ideas. July is Fibroid Awareness Month, which affects about 5-million women in the U.S The FDA recently approved a new drug -- Myfembree -- to help with the heavy bleeding associated with fibroids. Allison speaks with Tanika Gray Valbrun at The White Dress Project, a non profit trying to raise global awareness about uterine fibroids. Finally, our series, "A More Perfect Union " aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. CBS's Errol Barnett takes us to Philadelphia, where an innovative program is using art to transform public spaces and change lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weekend Roundup 7/19

On the CBS News Weekend Roundup, the death toll climbs as cleanup continues at the site of the Surfside, Florida condo collapse. President Biden visits Surfside to speak with survivors, victims' families, and first responders. CBS's Manuel Bojorquez tells Allison about the impact of the president's visit. The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant has health officials on edge, as tens of millions of Americans prepare to travel this 4th of July weekend. Dr. Jon LaPook joins Allison to discuss his concerns about a surge in cases down the road. The Trump Organization and its longtime finance chief are indicted on tax charges. We'll have the latest details from CBS's Jeff Pegues. The Supreme Court upholds voting restrictions in Arizona as part of a highly anticipated decision. CBS's Jan Crawford has more. New fallout in the wake of comedian Bill Cosby's surprise release from prison. CBS's Jericka Duncan speaks with the 83-year-old inside of his home. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appoints eight members to a bipartisan Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Allison speaks with CBS's Nikole Killion about the special panel. In the Kaleidoscope, we discuss an analysis from the National Women's Law Center finding that Black, Asian and Latina women will be most at risk when COVID-19 pandemic eviction protections end. NWLC's Sarah Hassmer tells Allison they are struggling already with everything from rent to childcare to feeding their families. Plus, a retrospective on a rock legend to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. CBS's Allison Keyes hosts this week's CBS News Weekend Roundup.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Weekend Roundup 7/2

On the CBS News Weekend Roundup, Former Minneapolis Police office Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. President Biden announced a new strategy to combat gun violence. CBS's Natalie Brand reports. CBS's Peter King reports from Surfside, Florida, where a apartment building collapsed, killing four, and leaving over a hundred unaccounted for. After months of back and forth, there's an infrastructure deal, CBS News White House Correspondent Steven Portnoy tells us more. Major changes could be coming in how sexual assaults in the military are investigated. CBS's David Martin reports. There are ominous developments ahead of the U-S withdrawal from Afghanistan CBS's Cami McCormick tells us more. Hundreds of more unmarked graves have been discovered at the site of an old residential school in Canada. Allison Bamford reports. The Summer Olympics are less than a month away. CBS's Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo on the upcoming games. Pop star Britney Spears spoke out this week regarding her conservatorship, detailing the abuse she has faced for the past 13 years. Here's CBS's Lilia Luciano with the details. In our Kaleidoscope, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active player to come out as gay. CBS's Mola Lenghi reports. CBS's Laura Podesta is in Brooklyn, where a hair salon is making a cut and style less stressful for those who don't define themselves along traditional gender lines. Plus, we've got the scoop on alcoholic ice cream. CBS's Stacy Lyn hosts this week's CBS News Weekend Roundup.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Weekend Roundup 6/25

On the CBS News Weekend Roundup with host Allison Keyes, June 19, 1865, enslaved Blacks in Texas learned they were free...two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. More than 150-years later, President Biden declared what is now called Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) who has long supported the legislation, held the gavel that officially declared the passage, joins Allison to tell us how she's feeling. As we commemorate Juneteenth, we wondered what it was like for Black people immediately after the end of slavery. Allison asked University of Maryland history professor Christopher Bonner. Allison also speaks with Queen Quet, the head of the Gullah-Geechee Nation, which includes people from numerous African ethnic groups linked with indigenous Americans. She explains why Juneteenth holds a special meaning for her people.  Rev. John L-C Mosley Sr., who convened a meeting of activists to work for greater national recognition of Juneteenth in 1997, shares his thoughts with Allison about Congress' passage of the bill.  In 2016, 94-year-old Texas native, Opal Lee started "Opal's Walk to DC Campaign," to fight to make Juneteenth a national holiday. On the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" about her new project, and how she got started with her activism. Despite the historic bill, not everyone supports making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Allison speaks with Marie Fischer, a member of the conservative Black group, Project 21. Finally, ten Black museums joined forces for a BlackFreedom.org virtual event, to commemorate the holiday with themed programs ranging from tenacity to liberty to joy. At the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Noelle Trent joins Allison to discuss its special Juneteenth programming for young people. 

Weekend Roundup 6/18

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes, President Biden and other world leaders met face to face in England for the G-7 Summit, for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. CBS's Vicki Barker gives Allison the latest from London. The head of the FBI says there's a lot more to come from the probe into the January 6th assault on the U.S Capitol. CBS's Kris Van Cleave reports. There's a Consumer Reports investigation that tells us why people should keep an eye on their credit reports. CBS's Danya Bacchus tells us more. Vice President Kamala Harris made her first international trip to Guatemala and Mexico this week, to deal with the "root causes" of Central American Migration in the U.S. CBS's Adrienne Bard tells Allison how the visit went. CBS's Camilo Montoya Galvez reports on how the Biden Administration is doing with its immigration agenda right now. LGBTQ communities are celebrating Pride month across the country, but violence and discrimination are still rampant. The Equality Act is currently in the Senate, but as CBS's Grace Segers tells Allison, it is not clear the the civil rights legislation will get a vote. June also marks the 40th anniversary of the battle against HIV-AIDS. Dr. Rona Vail, the Clinical Director of HIV Services as the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in New York City, tells Allison she remembers the beginning.  On June 19th, 1865, the enslaved people in Texas learned slavery had been abolished...two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. In the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with Greg Carr, the Howard University Chair of the Department of Afro-American studies, who explains the history of Juneteenth , which is now being celebrated across the country. Track and Field Olympian Allyson Felix has her 5th Olympic games in sight. The 35-year-old mom took a break to chat with Allison about training for next month's games in Tokyo. Finally, our series, "A More Perfect Union," aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. CBS's Adriana Diaz has the story of a program called "Lead for America," which is designed to bring young college graduates back to their home towns to lend their talents to their under-resourced communities.

Weekend Roundup 6/11

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes, the Department of Justice says it will handle ransomware attacks the same way it tackles terrorism cases. This comes after the crippling hacks to the world's largest meat processing company and the Colonial Pipeline. CBS's Jeff Pegues has the latest. Despite the May jobs report, President Biden remains optimistic about his economic plans. CBS's Steven Portnoy joins Allison to discuss this, Mr. Biden's Covid-19 announcement, and his trip to Tulsa to mourn those lost in the 1921 Race Massacre. The mother and longtime partner of U.S Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the January 6th insurrection, are stilling lobbying for a commission to investigate the riots. Last week, the GOP blocked the panel from being created. CBS's Nikole Killion has the latest. On Friday, Facebook announced it will continue to ban former President Trump's account until at least 2023. CNET'S Ian Sherr reports. In Minneapolis this week we hear from reporter Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield about a failed attempt to reopen the the intersection where George Floyd was killed by police a year ago. There's a historic battle for power in Israel, where Prime Minister Netanyahu could be out as early as next week. CBS's Robert Berger reports from Jerusalem. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, organizers of the Tokyo Summer Olympics say the games will begin as planned next month. CBS's Remy Inocencio reports. Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau has apologized to country's indigenous community, after the remains of 200 indigenous children were found last week. CBS's Jericka Duncan has more. The United National Labor Organizations released a report that says the labor crisis, created by the pandemic, is far from over. CBS News Foreign Analyst Pamela Falk explains. During his remarks in Tulsa, where a white mob destroyed the Black Greenwood community, President Biden announced plans to target racism in housing in communities of color. In this week' s Kaleidoscope, Allison gets a breakdown from Lydia Pope, head of the advocacy group, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. If you feel the need for speed, United Airlines says it is buying jets from Boom Supersonic, which can travel faster than the speed of sound. CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg tells Allison it's pretty cool. Finally, CBS's Vladimir Duthiers has the story, and beautiful music from Violin mega-star Midori, who is one of five legends becoming a Kennedy Center Honoree.

Weekend Roundup 6/4

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup, families are taking to the air, roads, and rails to come together for Memorial Day weekend, thanks to the COVID19 vaccines. CBS's Errol Barnett reports. KCBS Radio reporter Tim Ryan has the latest on the San Jose mass shooting, where 9 people and the gunman died. Now there are new calls for Congress to pass legislation to end gun violence. CBS's Skyler Henry tells us more. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would create a commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol. CBS's Cami McCormick reports.  This week marked the first anniversary of the police killing of George Floyd, the Black man who died after a white police office knelt on his neck for 9 and a half minutes. Floyd's family met with President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other lawmakers who want a police reform bill passed. Allison talks to CBS's Jeff Pegues, who covered the case from the beginning and CBS's Jamie Yuccas, a Minnesota native, about how the city of Minneapolis feels different. As protests over the death of George Floyd took place across the nation and the world, many corporations made promises to fix systemic issues with racism. Did they? Allison speaks with Chicago Sun Times columnist Maudlyne Ihejirika, who looked into it, and Alencia Johnson, a social impact strategist, and founder of 1063 West Broad, Allison asked Johnson what her clients are thinking. In the Kaleidoscope we hear from 89-year-old former Ambassador and civil rights statesman Andrew Young. Mr. Young was there when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and helped draft the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He tells Allison how he is feeling a year after the murder of George Floyd. CBS's Matt Pieper reports on the latest honor for the late Chadwick Boseman, CBS's Steve Futterman honors singer/songwriter Bob Dylan for his 80th birthday. Finally, as the nation honors the fallen this Memorial Day, CBS's Steve Hartman joins Allison to talk about the movement "Taps Across America." 

Weekend Roundup 5/28

On this week's CBS News "Weekend Roundup," confusion over the CDC's latest mask guidance, saying fully vaccinated people do not need to wear face coverings in most settings. The Infectious Diseases Society of America says this could increase the risk of spreading Covid-19. CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins host Allison Keyes to explain. CBS's Peter King reports from Florida. On Thursday, President Biden signed the COVID-19 hate crimes bill, amid attacks on Asian Americans. CBS White House Correspondent Steven Portnoy reports. President Biden says he's sending aid to Gaza after more than a week of the worst violence in years between Israel and Hamas. As CBS's Imtiaz Tyab reports, the humanitarian crises is desperate. The outlook appears dim for a bi-partisan commission to investigate the deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6th. CBS's Skyler Henry has the latest. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott signed a new, more restrictive abortion bill. As CBS's Kate Smith tells Allison, it is very different than other so-called heartbeat laws. Next week will mark one year since George Floyd's killing. He is the Black man who died after a then-Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for 9 and a half minutes. Floyd's sister Bridgett spoke out ahead of commemorations set for this weekend. In Louisiana, disturbing body cam footage was released showing officers tasing and dragging Ronald Greene, a Black man, who later died in their custody in 2019. CBS's Mola Lenghi has the latest. Meanwhile, CBS's David Begnaud obtained an exclusive interview with the daughter of a 73 year old woman with dementia, who was violently arrested in Colorado last June. The officers involved have been charged. 100 year ago, Tulsa, Oklahoma was the scene of one of the worst race massacres in U.S history. A mob of white residents attacked the Black, affluent neighborhood of Greenwood, leaving death and destruction in their wake. This week, 107-year-old survivor Viola Fletcher testified before the House subcommittee that is considering legal remedies. In this week's edition of the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with Paul Gardullo, who is a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, who has been working to make sure the nation never forgets what happened. CBS's Errol Barnett takes a ride in Ford's electric F-150. Finally, CBS's Steve Futterman celebrates the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On?," which was THE best album of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. 

Weekend Roundup 5/21

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes, a major step in the fight against the coronavirus. Earlier this week, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people do not have to wear masks outdoors, or in most indoor settings. Allison gets the details from CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus. CBS News White House Correspondent Steven Portnoy reports on what this means for President Biden. The cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline, the largest gas pipeline in the country, has caused gas shortages across the U.S, Washington D.C and Virginia being the hardest hit. CBS's Jim Krasula tells us what he is hearing from drivers. Plus, CNET's Ian Sherr joins Allison to discuss how the hack happened. The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday, as violence intensifies in the Middle East. Israel is bombarding the Gaza strip as rockets fly from the Hamas-RUN enclave CBS's Ian Lee has the latest. CBS's Robert Berger joins Allison to discuss what it's like on the ground in Jerusalem. In this edition of the Kaleidoscope, a discussion about mental trauma in the Asian American and Black communities. This comes after the police killing of George Floyd and the attacks on Asians throughout the Covid19 pandemic. Allison speaks with University of Albany professor and psychotherapist Dr. Alex Pieterse about what he is hearing from patients. Finally, CBS's Steve Futterman remembers legendary singer/songwriter Bob Marley 40 years after his death.

Weekend Roundup 5/14

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes, Republican lawmakers in Texas and Florida are rewriting election laws after losing the White House in the 2020 election. Critics say access to voting will be restricted. We hear from CBS's Ed O'Keefe in Texas and CBS's Peter King in Florida. This, as the same party is moving to strip Representative Liz Cheney, chair of the House Republican Conference, of her post over her frequent criticism of former President Trump. CBS's Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Plus, reactions to the disappointing April jobs report from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger and President Joe Biden. For the first time in seven months, the U.S recorded its lowest daily COVID-19 case number. 57 percent of adults have had at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine. CBS's Carter Evans reports. Earlier this week, a federal judge tossed out the CDC's national moratorium on evictions, saying it did not have the power to impose it. The ruling remains on hold until the Justice Department appeals it. Allison speaks with Sateesh Nori, the lead attorney for the Legal Aid Society in Queens, about what this means for tenants and landlords.According to the Center for Public Integrity, U-S companies who cheat their workers out of pay are unlikely to be punished. Reporter Alexia Fernandez Campbell has the details. A new United Nations report, details a five year high in the global hunger crisis. Allison speaks with CBS News Foreign Analyst Pamela Falk.In this Unifying America edition of the Kaleidoscope, we take you to Prince George's County, Maryland, which is one of the most affluent African American counties in the U.S. It's government is run by a cadre of Black women, including County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. She tells Allison how that came about, and what it means for women nationwide. Finally, we end this week's show with our furry friends. Allison is joined by Elyise Hallenbeck, the Feral Cat Initiative director with Bideawee, a non profit animal shelter in New York. She talks about why help is needed for feral cats.

Weekend Roundup 5/7

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup, " President Biden this week made his first address to a joint session of Congress, and marked his 100th day in office. CBS's Nancy Cordes joins host Allison Keyes with the details. The families of George Floyd, Andrew Brown, and Eric Garner were also on Capitol Hill this week to speak with lawmakers about police reform, as President Biden hopes they can put together a compromise by the anniversary of George Floyd's death next month. CBS's Nikole Killion tells us more. Also, the Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments in a case expected to affect the free speech rights of millions of public school students. University of the District of Columbia law professor Philip Lee joins Allison to discuss the issues involved. The daily average of new Covid-19 cases is down to its lowest level since mid-October, and cities and companies are moving to reopen. CBS's Meg Oliver reports. Meanwhile, the CDC says cruise ships can run in U.S. waters by mid-summer. CBS's Errol Barnett gives Allison the details. In this week's Unifying America edition of the Kaleidoscope, we discuss transgender rights. Laws in several states ban trans athletes from competing in female sports. We hear from National Center for Transgender Equality Executive Director Mara Keisling, and Patricio Manuel, who transitioned from female to male and is believed to be the first transgender male professional boxer in the world. According to a new study conducted by scientists at five universities, deadly air pollutants disproportionately affect Americans of color. CBS's Cara Korte explains. Finally, the terrifying Brood X cicadas are back!! Allison talks to the "Beetle Guy," entomologist Floyd Shockley at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, about what you need to know.

Weekend Roundup 4/30

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup," a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd, after kneeling on his neck for more than 9 minutes. We hear from CBS's Jamie Yuccas, who has been covering the trial, about the sentence he may be facing. CBS's Jeff Pegues talks to Host Allison Keyes about what it was like to be in the streets of Minneapolis when the guilty verdict was read and the Department of Justice's probe into the the Minneapolis Police Department. Following the verdict, President Biden also weighed in on the decision to convict. What is the historic significance of this verdict? Allison speaks with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, who is also founding director of the institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture and Howard University Afro-American Studies Department Chair and law professor Greg Carr. It was a busy week for the President. He met a new covid-19 vaccine goal and spoke at the Global Climate Summit. CBS's Steven Portnoy tells us more. Also this week, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the anti-Asian American hate crimes bill. CBS's Stacy Lyn reports. In a special two part edition of the Kaleidoscope, reactions to the Chauvin trial guilty verdicts. Allison speaks with Rev. Alvin Herring, executive director of the non-profit Faith in Action and National Fraternal Order of Police president Patrick Yoes, who tells us what police officers are saying about the verdict. Rev. Herring was in in Ferguson, Missouri during the protests following the death of Michael Brown, who was killed by a white police officer and never charged. Many see this case as the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement. 

Weekend Roundup 4/23

Another mass shooting has rocked the nation...this time in Indianapolis...where a gunmen opened fire at a FedEx facility killing at least eight people, before taking his own life. CBS's Charlie De Mar has the latest. The CDC held an emergency meeting regarding the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. All 50 states have halted the distribution after six women developed blood clots, which resulted in at least one death. Allison speaks with Vanderbuilt University Medical Center infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner, who was among the experts at the CDC meeting, and provides a breakdown of the science behind the pause. There was testimony on Capitol Hill this week, over massive failures by Capitol police ahead of that deadly riot in January. CBS's Nikole Killion tells Allison the security upgrades being suggested could cost about 2 billion dollars. President Biden made major announcements this week, including sanctions against Russia, and bringing troops home from Afghanistan. CBS's Christina Ruffini tells us more. The murder trial against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in the death of George Floyd, wrapped its second week. As CBS's Jamie Yuccas reports, Chauvin declined to take the stand in his own defense. Closing arguments are set for Monday. Meanwhile, less than ten miles from that courtroom, , there are protests over the killing of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man fatally shot by white police officer, Kim Potter, who drew her gun instead of a taser. CBS's Omar Villafranca tells Allison there are calls for stronger charges against her. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago, where there's outrage over the video of fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old Latino boy. C In this Unifying America edition of the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with Bishop Richard Howell Junior, who has opened the historic Black Shiloh Temple as a "safe space" for people to process their feelings about the Chauvin trial, the police shootings of black individuals, and the protests that followed.

Weekend Roundup 4/16

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