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Ruben Santiago-Hudson reflects on “Lackawanna Blues,” diversity in theater and August Wilson Nov 10, 2021

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Actor, writer and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson discusses his play "Lackawanna Blues" with CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax. He explains how the play, which pays tribute to the woman who raised him - Miss Rachel, has developed over the last twenty-one years. Santiago-Hudson, who says he's in the last chapter of his career, shares his passion for August Wilson and tells Wax whether we are seeing real culture change in the theatre.

11/10: COVID booster shots for all adults could soon be on the way. Teen recalls trying to stop concert as crowd struggled "to just survive." Nov 10, 2021

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Every adult in America could soon be eligible for a COVID booster shot. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have asked federal regulators to expand the reach of their booster shot to anyone ages 18 and older. A judge has rejected former President Trump's bid to keep the special committee investigating the assault on the Capitol from seeing his White House records. President Biden goes to Baltimore today to promote the benefits of a giant new infrastructure package, approved by Congress. We're learning more about what happened at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston. From the people who were there and barely made it out alive. The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial is now hearing testimony in his defense. The NFL has been fined Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, not for misleading statements -- but for attending a party while unvaccinated.

11/9: FBI joins Astroworld probe. House issues more January 6 subpoenas. Holiday travel expected to reach near pre-pandemic levels. Nov 09, 2021

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Families demand answers after the tragedy at the Astroworld Music Festival. Eight people were killed, and many more injured, when the crowd rushed the stage. A day after overseas travel started getting back to normal, AAA is predicting a sharp rebound in thanksgiving travel -- to near pre-pandemic levels. The White House is enlisting schools to help make sure all kids get the shot. The House committee investigating the January 6th assault on the Capitol is demanding evidence from six more people connected to former President Trump. Jurors in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial heard gripping testimony yesterday. We have an exclusive update on a CBS News investigation of sexual assault in the military. A draft report from the Pentagon inspector general, obtained by CBS News, shows how the military has failed to respond properly to many sexual assault and domestic violence cases.

11/8: Deadly tragedy at music festival in Houston. Biden celebrates infrastructure victory. International travelers now allowed to visit U.S. Nov 08, 2021

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New information on the tragedy at a Travis Scott concert that left 8 people dead. President Biden gets a big win -- America's largest infrastructure bill in seventy years. We're learning more about a stunning assassination attempt against the prime minister of Iraq that could show the future of terrorism. Someone flew at least two armed drones into his home yesterday, but he escaped with only a small cut. Last week, we told you about a new vaccine requirement for larger businesses from the Biden administration. Well, that rule has now been temporarily blocked. Starting today, the U.S. is allowing international visitors who are fully vaccinated to make non-essential visits. The number of new coronavirus cases is falling in the U.S., but in Europe it has jumped more than 50 percent in the past month.

What's causing disruptions in the supply chain and will it be fixed in time for holiday shopping? Nov 08, 2021

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Nick Vyas, executive director and co-founder of USC Marshall's Center for Global Supply Chain Management, joins CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett to discuss what is causing disruptions in the supply chain. He says the system was already broken before the pandemic caused: manufacturers to shut down. a surge in consumption, and a labor shortage. Vyas tells Barnett what it will take to repair the supply chain and the impact the disruption may have on inflation; plus the effect President joe Biden's "Build Back Better" plan could have.

Director of "Spencer" tries to convey Princess Diana's "internal perception of reality" in new film Nov 08, 2021

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Pablo Larrain, director of "Spencer," joins CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax to discuss his latest film, casting Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and his unique approach to biographic films. The Chilean director shares why he was inspired to tell the story of the British princess and says the film is really a movie about motherhood.

Netflix's "Gentefied" co-creators on developing characters that are three dimenstional and relatable. Nov 05, 2021

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Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chavez, the co-creators and executive producers of "Gentefied" join CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal to discuss the success of the first season and the complexity of representation. The Netflix series tells the story of a patriarch and his grandchildren, owners of a taqueria in the gentrifying Boyle Heights neighborhood of east L.A., as they work to attain the American Dream. Lemus and Chavez preview the role immigration will play in season two when it's released on November 10th. The pair tell Villarreal their goal is to make the most authentic show possible. Note: Podcast contains season one spoilers.

11/5: Promising new COVID treatments announced, as Labor Dept. mandates U.S. workers get vaccinated or tested. Phoenix Suns investigated over allegations of racism and misogyny. Nov 05, 2021

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Pfizer has announced a new pill to treat COVID -- which could save thousands of lives. The U.K. has approved another COVID-fighting pill, this one from Merck. The White House made January 4th a deadline for larger companies to get their workers vaccinated, or implement weekly testing. Some Republican governors have already threatened to sue over the measure. The House of Representatives may finally vote this morning on two of the president's other priorities: a giant infrastructure package, and a larger social spending bill covering everything from child care to climate change. For the first time, we are seeing real world evidence of how well one HPV vaccine can prevent one of the most common cancers in women. The Biden administration is suing the state of Texas over a new voting law that Governor Greg Abbott signed in September. There were scary scenes near Cancun at a resort popular with American tourists. Mexican police say a drug gang killed two rivals yesterday. The memorial service for retired General Colin Powell will be held today at Washington's National Cathedral. We're watching a powerful storm system that could cause major flooding -- along the coasts of Georgia and the Carolinas. The NBA is investigating new allegations of racism and misogyny -- against the owner of the Phoenix Suns.

11/4: Supreme Court hears gun rights case. Questions over Aaron Rodgers' vaccine status raised as quarterback test positive for COVID. Nov 04, 2021

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Hear how President Joe Biden is responding to the fallout from the Democrats' rocky showing in this week's elections. The Supreme Court considers its first major gun rights case in more than a decade. A nearly all-white jury has been selected in the trial of three men accused of Ahmaud Arbery's murder. A new Pentagon report is sounding the alarm about the rapid build-up of China's nuclear capabilities. We're learning new details about the deadly Las Vegas car crash involving NFL player, Henry Ruggs III. Prosecutors say the now former Raiders wide receiver was driving 156 miles an hour -- with a blood alcohol level twice Nevada's legal limit -- when his Corvette slammed into the back of another vehicle, which caught on fire. Aaron Rodgers, the NFL's current most valuable player, will not play on Sunday against Kansas City because of COVID.

11/3: CDC approves COVID shots for kids. Atlanta Braves are World Series champions. Nov 03, 2021

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A tough night of election results for Democrats and a major victory for Republicans. In Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin beat Democrat Terry McAuliffe for governor. In New Jersey, the governor's race is still too close to call. The CDC has given its final okay for about 28 million grade school children to get Pfizer's covid vaccine. The Atlanta Braves went into the postseason with the worst record of all the playoff teams. This morning, they are World Series champions.

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