Weekend Roundup

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes, a warning from the CDC about the increasing surge in daily Covid-19 cases, which are now at the highest level since February due to the Delta variant and unvaccinated people. Some companies tell employees they must be fully vaccinated by October. Despite reports of breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated people, CBS's Dr. Jon LaPook tells Allison he sees a bright side. The BBC's Jamie Coulson has a cautionary tale about the coronavirus and young people. Schools reopened in Georgia this week; as reporters Trason Bragg and Sabrina Silva tell us, there were very different reactions to the Covid-19 mask mandates.  Africa is dealing with twin catastrophes. The WHO says Covid-19 deaths have surged by 80 percent in the past month, plus there's famine in Ethiopia. CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst Pamela Falk explains. The Olympic games are winding down. American sprinter Allyson Felix made history by becoming the most decorated athlete in Olympic Track and Field. After an emergency C-section in 2018, Felix has become an advocate against racial disparities in maternal health care. CBS's Steve Futterman reports from Tokyo. There's an elite group of federal firefighters called Smokejumpers -- who skydive from planes. As cool as that sounds, they're having trouble filling open positions. CBS's Enrique Acevedo at 60 Minutes + tells us why. In New Hampshire, people are supporting a man known as River Dave, a folk hero who's been living in a cabin off the grid. CBS's Jim Krasula tells us he's in jail for refusing to vacate the land, and people are now signing a petition to let him stay there. In Australia, there's a furry problem. Scott Mayman reports. Finally, In a two-part special extended Kaleidoscope, we discuss the new pandemic eviction moratorium. This past weekend, millions panicked when the original moratorium ended. Allison speaks with Ronald Leonard in Daytona Beach, who thought he might become homeless. Allison also speaks with a landlord in Washington, DC who is also a tenant, about how she has been affected by the eviction moratorium, and shares her take on the situation. After some questions over legality -- and some political scrambling -- the CDC issued a new moratorium that will run through October 3rd. The Alabama and Georgia chapters of the National Association of Realtors swiftly sued to block the new ban, saying the CDC bowed to political pressure. Now there's a race to fast track the release of 46.5-billion-dollars in rental aid meant to help both landlords and renters, which has been stalled in many states.  

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On the CBS News Weekend Roundup with host Allison Keyes, new CDC data finds that the Delta variant is much more contagious than experts previously thought, and could spread as quickly as chicken pox. The report has prompted the agency to urge vaccinated people to wear masks indoors where coronavirus rates are high. Allison is joined by infectious disease expert Dr. Virginia Banks with the Northeast Ohio Infectious Disease Associates. CBS's Nancy Cordes has the latest on President Biden's new rules for federal workers, and the eviction moratorium. Stunning news out of Tokyo as gold medal winning Olympian Simon Biles dropped out of both the team and individual all-around competitions, to protect her mental health. Dominique Dawes, the first Black gymnast to win Olympic gold, tells "CBS This Morning," she knows what Biles is going through. As CBS's Steve Futterman explains to Allison from Tokyo, Biles' decision has sparked a new understanding about pressure. CBS's Jim Krasula reports on about a former colleague who went viral over the Olympics. Gun violence has been growing amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In April, the Biden Administration announced it will pledge $ 5 (B) billion dollars for violence prevention programs, like LIFE Camp. CBS's Dr. Tara Narula looks at the non-profit, co-founded by Erica Ford. In this week's Kaleidoscope, we discuss the future of space tourism. Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson launched missions to the edge of space. Passengers along for the ride paid out of this world prices ranging from tens of millions to a quarter of a million dollars. Will the price ever go down? Allison speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at the American Museum of Natural History about this and other burning topics, including UFO's. In the American West, wild horses have roamed for centuries. CBS's Chip Reid introduces us to a woman on a mission to protect them. The world is saying goodbye to a legend. Dominican merengue musician Johnny Ventura died suddenly Wednesday after a heart attack. CBS' Deborah Rodriguez has a remembrance. The CDC is advising universal masking for schools regardless of the vaccination status of staff, teachers and students. Washington, DC mom Kyra Szanto tells Allison that's great for her 9-year-old daughter who has been having a tough time. Finally, mental health is on the minds of many this week, and CBS's Jeff Pegues had an Instagram Live conversation with CBS's Jericka Duncan about a very personal issue after they were on a panel together.

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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. 

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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