Is COVID's end in sight? "We're going to live with the virus," expert says
With flu season approaching, Dr. David Agus also urged people to get their flu shots.
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Doctor on monkeypox, polio concerns
The White House monkeypox response coordinator says cases are down nearly 50% since the start of August. Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News to weigh in on the progress and why officials are concerned the virus could mutate. She also discusses the recent reemergence of polio in the New York area and offers advice for concerned Americans.
FDA warns monkeypox could mutate if antiviral drug is overused
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
As Monkeypox eases in the West, Africa, yet again, is left behind
"Africa is still not benefiting from either monkeypox vaccines or the antiviral treatments," says one expert, lamenting the latest risky case of medical inequity.
Justice Dept. says Trump nominee acceptable as "Special Master": CBS News Flash August 12, 2022
The Justice Department has agreed to one of former President Trump's nominees for "Special Master" in its probe of allegedly mishandled White House documents, but it's still unclear when the special master will be chosen by a U.S. district judge. Los Angeles County has the country's first confirmed death from monkeypox and, at The Emmys, "The White Lotus," "Ted Lasso" and "Succession" picked up some of the biggest awards.
Second person in the U.S. dies after contracting monkeypox
Officials in Los Angeles County said autopsy results could be available in "as soon as a few days."
White House debuts new monkeypox vaccine plan
The White House deputy coordinator for the monkeypox response, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, joins CBS News to discuss the administration’s new initiative to inoculate high-risk Americans who previously lacked access to the monkeypox vaccine.
Parents concerned about monkeypox risk
More than 18,400 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the U.S. so far. While only 17 of those are children under the age of 16, some parents are concerned that the number will grow as kids head back to school. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss what parents need to know about that, plus the new COVID booster shot formula targeting Omicron subvariants.
Texas investigating monkeypox patient's death
A patient in Texas is the first person with monkeypox to die in the current U.S. outbreak. The Texas Health Department is looking into whether the disease played a role in their death. Denis Nash, the executive director at CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health and a distinguished professor of epidemiology at CUNY School of Public Health, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the response and break down what parents should be aware of as students return to the classroom.
First U.S. death reported in monkeypox patient
Texas officials announced what is believed to be the first death in the U.S. of a patient diagnosed with monkeypox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 18,000 cases have been reported nationwide.
More monkeypox vaccines to be distributed
U.S. officials said additional monkeypox vaccines could be made available to the public as soon as September. This comes as the director of the CDC said she is cautiously optimistic the outbreak is slowing in the U.S. Dr. Céline Gounder, an editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil to discuss the latest developments on the outbreak.
CDC sees downward trend in monkeypox cases
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says she's cautiously optimistic about what appears to be a downward trend in monkeypox cases across the country. Nearly 17,000 cases have been confirmed in the U.S.
Universities prepare for monkeypox
CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver visits Hofstra University to see what precautions it is taking for monkeypox ahead of the fall semester. She also talks to a public health expert to find out how much of a concern it is.
Dr. Agus answers questions on COVID rebound
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains why COVID-19 cases sometimes "rebound" in patients who were treated with Paxlovid. He also answers viewers' questions about Omicron subvariants and whether there's a risk of catching monkeypox at the gym.
What should schools do about monkeypox? CDC guidelines weigh in
The CDC counts only 17 monkeypox cases in children under 16 years old so far.
U.S. accelerating monkeypox vaccine effort
The White House announced Thursday that it will make an additional 1.8 million monkeypox vaccine doses available for order starting next week. Meanwhile, a pro-Biden group has launched an ad campaign to promote the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "Red and Blue" to discuss both efforts.
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Judge orders DOJ to redact Mar-a-Lago affidavit; Record number of migrants apprehended this year
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Hearing on unsealing Mar-a-Lago affidavit; White House speeds up monkeypox vaccine distribution
Biden administration steps up monkeypox response
The Biden administration is stepping up its response to monkeypox, announcing Thursday that it will make an additional 1.8 million vaccine doses available next week. Dr. Denis Nash, a distinguished professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, discusses the latest on the outbreak.
Biden promises 1.8M more monkeypox vaccine doses
The White House says an additional 1.8 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine will be available starting Monday as the U.S. passed 13,000 cases. Tanya Rivero has the latest.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
CDC chief lays out overhaul after COVID missteps
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky about the agency's major shakeup over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how it's responding to the monkeypox outbreak.
CDC reorganizing after pandemic missteps
The CDC will be making some changes after criticism over the agency's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health threats. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sat down for an exclusive interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and he joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more.
NYC health commissioner on polio, monkeypox
The virus that causes polio has been detected in wastewater in New York City and two nearby counties, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says polio may have been spreading in the state since April. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss that plus how the city is fighting an outbreak of monkeypox.
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Justice Department wants to keep Trump FBI search warrant affidavit sealed; Summer cooldown brings below-average temperatures
Inflation cooled in January with prices rising at 2.4% annual pace, CPI report shows
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Partial shutdown looms after Senate fails to advance DHS funding
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
JD Vance to join Tony Dokoupil for CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall
Vice President JD Vance will talk about the economy, foreign policy, the state of the Republican Party and the 2028 race for the White House in a March edition of the CBS News town hall series "Things That Matter."
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
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Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
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Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Sex workers in Nevada fighting to become first in U.S. to unionize
Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels, Sheri's Ranch, are fighting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.
At 87, he can't afford his rent without a roommate. He's far from alone.
More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.
Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
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JD Vance to join Tony Dokoupil for CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall
Vice President JD Vance will talk about the economy, foreign policy, the state of the Republican Party and the 2028 race for the White House in a March edition of the CBS News town hall series "Things That Matter."
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Norwegian biathlete who admitted to cheating on girlfriend wins second medal
Strula Holm Laegreid of Norway revealed in a post-race interview earlier this week that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend but hoped to win her back.
Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
U.S. men's hockey team cruises to 5-1 win over Latvia
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
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"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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New details from FBI on Guthrie case
The FBI provided new details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New details about Nancy Guthrie case suspect
The FBI released details about the person they are now calling a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
FBI shares photos of backpack in Guthrie case
The FBI on Thursday shared photos of a backpack and new details about a masked man seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Signature Puerto Rico drink recipes
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show has led to a huge spike in interest in his music and Puerto Rican culture. Dorian González Vega, the beverage director at Union Square Cafe in New York City, joins "CBS Mornings" to make some signature drink recipes.
Try this sheet pan dinner for an easy meal
The series "The Dish: Recipe" shows how to make a chicken sheet pan dinner with spicy corn from New York Times Cooking. It's an easy-to-follow recipe for a weeknight dinner.
Two parents help fight rare disorder
Leena Panwala and Tim Drury share their stories with "CBS Mornings" about how they're raising awareness and money for INAD, a rare genetic disorder. Panwala created the INAD Cure foundation after her daughter was diagnosed. The disorder affects about one in 1 million children.
Rising Valentine's Day costs
Treating your Valentine could cost you more this year. Over the past five years, prices for Valentine's Day classics have jumped more than 20% - including jewelry, dining out, cards, gift wrapping and flowers. Chocolate prices have spiked more than 70%. Jo Ling Kent reports.