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9/28: R. Kelly is guilty on all counts, including sex trafficking. A possible government shutdown looms large on Capitol Hill. Sep 28, 2021

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Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly is waking up a convicted felon this morning, for crimes going back decades. Kelly's conviction has been met with relief from his victims, who suffered for years while he thrived as a recording artist. Pfizer sent early testing data on a young children's vaccine dose to the FDA this morning, and will soon ask for emergency authorization to give it to kids ages five to eleven. On Capitol Hill, Democrats are still working on two massive spending packages that House leaders want to approve this week.

9/27: Investigators search for answers after a deadly Amtrak derailment in Montana. This week could make or break Pres. Biden's domestic agenda. Sep 27, 2021

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At least three people were killed and dozens more injured in a train derailment in Montana, with some cars jumping off the tracks. Democrats plan to have crucial votes on two bills that demonstrate the party's priorities, at the cost of trillions of dollars in spending. New York City's mandate for teachers to be vaccinated was put on hold by a federal judge, but the mandate for the state's healthcare workers is going into effect. Over the weekend, a memorial was held near Gabby Petito's childhood home in New York. An election in Germany yesterday is set to decide the future of that country, and possibly all of Europe.

BONUS: Drew's News with Nate Burleson and Dear Evan Hansen Sep 25, 2021

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In this bonus episode from The Drew Barrymore Show, CBS This Morning co-host Nate Burleson joins Drew at the Drew’s News desk. Plus Ben Platt star of “Dear Evan Hansen” comes by to chat with Drew. Hear special correspondent Josie Geller interview Ben and other members of the cast — including Julianne Moore, Amy Adams, Danny Pino and Kaitlyn Dever — at the "Dear Evan Hansen" press junket. Then in an all new segment “New To Drew,” Drew tries out new things, including street golfing. Hear more episodes of The Drew Barrymore Show, adapted for your ears every day, wherever you get your podcasts.

As Broadway Reopens, Previewing an Unprecedented Tony Awards Sep 24, 2021

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The New York Times chief theater critic Jesse Green joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to preview the 74nd Tony Awards. After the coronavirus pandemic closed Broadway for a year and postponed the 2020 Tony Awards, this year's award show presents unique occasion.

Award-winning singer and actress Audra McDonald will host the awards show from Radio City Music Hall in New York City beginning at 7 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on Paramount+. Acclaimed actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. will then take over at 9 p.m. ET for the night's second half: "The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!" on Paramount+ and CBS television stations.

9/24: CDC expands number of people eligible for Pfizer booster. Arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie. Shooting at TN supermarket leaves one dead and a dozen wounded. Sep 24, 2021

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The CDC director has overruled a CDC panel -- to expand the number of people who are eligible for Pfizer's booster. An investigation is underway after yet another mass shooting in America. Police say one person was killed and a dozen more were wounded after a gunman opened fire on workers and customers in a supermarket in Collierville, Tennessee, outside Memphis. The House committee investigating the assault on the Capitol intends to question some of the highest-ranking figures from the Trump administration. CBS News has obtained a draft report on the effort to re-count just over two million votes in Maricopa county. The jury in R. Kelly's trial is due to start deliberating today. A federal court in Wyoming has issued an arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie. He is considered a person of interest in the case, but has not been charged with his fiancé, Gabby Petito’s, murder.

9/23: A booster shot gets approved for seniors and other high risk people. Head of the FAA on bad behavior by travelers. Sep 23, 2021

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Pfizer has won an emergency use authorization from the FDA for its vaccine booster shot, it applies just to older Americans and those at high risk. There's new data out this morning showing the benefits of COVID vaccines for pregnant women. There's confusion about the Biden administration's policy on thousands of migrants who've been camping on the southern border in Texas. This morning, aviation industry leaders are testifying before Congress about a record surge of violent passenger incidents on flights and at airports. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will not make it through Congress, at least for now. There was some high-profile testimony on day six of the fraud trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. We traveled to the tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, to see the difficulties of vaccinating a rural, hard-to-reach population first-hand.

Disgraceland and Badlands' Jake Brennan on bringing the lens of true crime to the sports world Sep 23, 2021

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Podcaster Jake Brennan tells CBS News' Omar Villafranca how he transitioned from a career in music to podcasting. Following his desire to flex his creative muscles, Brennan explains how his fascination for true crime and music has lead to successful "Disgraceland" and "Badlands" podcast series.

9/22: Pres. Biden makes big promises to our allies, but faces a new challenge in Congress. New guidance coming on COVID booster shots. Sep 22, 2021

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The House passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown for now, but it received no Republican support at all. This comes after President Biden's speech at the UN, seeking to reassure our allies that the U.S. is committed to global leadership on the pandemic and other issues. Of the thousands of migrants camped out on the border in Del Rio, Texas, many people from the mostly Haitian group are now being allowed to remain in the U.S. while they seek asylum. The FDA intends to announce a plan for a third shot of the Pfizer vaccine, and who should get it. An autopsy confirmed yesterday that the body found in Wyoming on Sunday is Gabby Petito. Scientists say a powerful volcanic eruption in Spain's Canary Islands could go on for another three months.

9/21: WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki previews Pres. Biden’s first UN speech as president. New details in the Gabby Petito case. Sep 21, 2021

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President Biden faces an important test this morning on a worldwide stage. The Biden administration also faces questions over troubling new images from the southern border. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins us ahead of President Biden's first UN General Assembly address as president. Johnson & Johnson says new studies confirm its single-shot vaccine provides strong protection against serious illness and death, even after six months. Two teenagers shot at a Virginia high school are recovering, and the school is closed this morning. We're learning about a possible timeline in the case of Gabby Petito, who vanished during a cross-country trip with her fiancé.

Anderson Cooper on "Vanderbilt" family history Sep 20, 2021

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Anderson Cooper joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his new book, "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty."