cbs' janet shamlian is going to lead off our coverage at texas children's hospital in houston. vening, janet. >> reporter: norah, good evening. this is where they're giving the vaccine at the hospital tonight, and it is busy. across the country, appointments at some doctor's offices and clinics are going fast. it's here from the privacy of a georgia pediatrician's office -- >> all good. >> it's a game-changer to us. >> reporter: to a large houston hospital clinic. >> super fast, okay? >> reporter: thousands of parents took their children to get the vaccine on the first day it became available for 5 to 11-year-olds. >> julian has a medical condition we're worried about. now he is vaccinated so it's a relief. >> reporter: the children's version is a third of what older age groups get with smaller needles and distinctive orange packaging. millions of doses were already on their way to hospitals and pharmacies awaiting tuesday's signoff by the cdc. but while some children quickly received shots, nearly a third of parents in one survey say they won't vaccinate their child.accine imme

janet shamlian, thank you.oing it turn now that that rough election night for democrats. in virginia, republican glenn youngkin pulled off a big victory over democrat terry mcauliffe. in new jersey, democratic incumbent phil murphy was expected to win in a landslide but is leading tonight by a razor-thin margin. we get more now from cbs' ed o'keefe. >> reporter: big warning signs tonight for democrats as the upset in virginia and tighter- than-expected results in new jersey put president biden's agenda and democratic control of congress in jeopardy. mr. biden said voters sent a message. >> people want us to get things done. people are upset and uncertain about a lot of things. >> reporter: that was clear. republican glenn youngkin's victory over democrat terry mcauliffe in virginia, a state the president had won by 10 points a year ago. voters showed they were unhappy with the direction of the country and inaction in washington. some democrats today blame themselves. >> look, congressional dems hurt terry mcaul

as cbs's janet shamlian explains, this brave little girl is paying it forward. >> reporter: at seven,when i grow up, i'm going to be a princess. >> reporter: you are? a princess that helps a lot of other people. rerter: but she was b without something a princess needs for good deeds, a healthy heart. in 2014 at just 17 days old, juliana became the youngest heart transplant recipient ever at texas children's hospital. what can you tell me about your heart? >> that my heart is very special. >> reporter: this is the moment the mom who donated her infant's heart heard it beat in juliana last year. >> we feel grateful that a family chose to give juliana a heart at their darkest hour. >> reporter: it's now their turn to give. >> taking your blood pressure. >> reporter: julian said yes to the vaccine trial for immunocompromised children, requiring at least nine more visits. >> that's it. oh, my gosh! you're done! yeah! >> reporter: even she knows a princess can't just talk the talk. >> it is good to help other people because you are being helpful and kind. >> reporter: a reminder, it's matte

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cbs's janet shamlian has the story. >> reporter: on a perfect day 11 miles off the florida coast, theng. >> there you go! that's what it's about sch. >> reporter: for angler william big wil dunn, the water feels like home. for 15-year-old jaron williams, it'so different story. you've never been on a boat? >> no, ma'am, not at all. i'm very scared. >> reporter: dunn has taken thousands of kids fishing over the past dozen years. >> i grew up in a rough school and i was a pretty rough kid when i was their age. i still remember days i went out with my dad. >> reporter: a mission that began with a neighbor child whose dad wasn't around. >> it was a joy seeing the child catch a fish he never caught in his life. >> reporter: soon he was investing in in other teens. many like 11 reeledy jayden are without fathers. >> you get this feeling of freedom when you do it. it's really special to be out here. >> reporter: all are in need. what is your reward? >> my reward is -- i'm sorry -- if i could just be a light for one kid, it's worth it all, just one more. >> reporter: for jaron, lessons beyond

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we get more on america's school staffing crisis from cbs' janet shamlian. >> so glad you're here! >> reporter: gel ortiz often supervises recess at barnum elementary school. it's not her only responsibility. >> i am principal, assistant principal, teacher, paraprofessional. i cover classes, lunch recess duty. i do everything that needs to be done. >> reporter: and in thirdad neeu gu to write t your blue n, please. >> reporter: she usually works in the district's main office. in the denver district, superintendent alex marrero tlls us everyone is doing multiple jobs. >> it's in droves that we're having absences. >> reporter: the pool of substitutes has plummeted amid covid fears from 1,200 to just 375, not enough to cover those out due to stress and illness. it's not just here in denver. burnout is fueling shortages of teachers and staff, like bus drivers and cafeteria workers, in schools all across the country. principal joseph uy vacuums his las vegas elementary because he's short on cleaning staff. he's also teaching. >> yes. on top of the tens column. mentally, physically, emer

in our series "a more perfect union" janet shamlian has the story of a man in louisiana working to help kids enjoy the freedom that comes from mobility. >> reporter: for calla roach distance is measured in the smallest of increments. >> come on, you can do it. >> reporter: born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, crawling is her only independent ability at 4 years old. >> what has this been like for you? >> it's been hard knowing that she may never be able to walk and be like the other children. but she's still kaia. and that's all that matters to me. >> reporter: amanda roach is decidedly positive. >> come on, move your feet. let's walk. >> reporter: she'd love for kaia to take part in activities like her friends. >> i'm hoping one day she'll get there. >> reporter: what mother and daughter are about to discover, one day is today. >> okay. we'll tighten up a few things. >> reporter: louisiana retiree andrew mclinden is surprising kaia with an adaptive bike specially built for her ufrpg needs. in this case an extra wheel and straps to help keep her upright. >> look at that. look at that.

janet shamlian, cbs news, houston. >> and that is the "overnight news" for this tuesday. for some of you, the news continues. for others, check back later for "cbs mornings." and follow us online any time at cbsnews.com. reporting from the nation's capital, i'm norah o'donnell. >>> this is cbs news flash. i'm tom hanson in new york. a jury of 11 women and nine men is set in the homicide trial of kyle rittenhouse. rittenhouse faces five felony charges after killing two people and wounding another during a protest in kenosha, wisconsin. >>> now to the final day of voting in the virginia governor's race. polls show democratic governor terry mcauliffe and republican glenn youngkin in a dead heat. you can stream our election night coverage at 5:00 p.m. eastern on cbsn. >>> and billionaire elon muck has offered $6 billion, that's 2% of his net worth to the u.n. world food program if they can prove the money would solve world hunger. in a tweet he said they must show precisely how the money is spent. i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. ♪ >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight

janet shamlian, cbs new, clearwater, florida. >> and that is the overnight news for this tuesday.e of you, the news continues. for others, check back later for cbs mornisnd follow anytime at cbsnews.com. reporting from the nation's capital, i'm norah o'donnell. >>> this is cbs news flash. in an effort to strengthen u.s.-china relations, president biden met virtually with chinese leader xi jinping. the meeting was the first extensive talks between the two since biden took office. >>> amazon has reached a settlement in a dispute alleging the retail giant failed to properly notify california employees and health agencies of possible-covid cases. the company agreed to be monitored by california officials and pay half-a-million dollars to help enforce state cnsumer protection laws. >>> and some of the world's biggest music legends hit the auction block this week, including this guitar played during a 1970 eric clapton concert. it is expected to fetch up to $500,000. for more news, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm elise preston. cbs news, new york. >>> t