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Expert on Omicron variant, holiday travel
Officials have identified the first known case of the Omicron variant in the country. Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Celine Gounder, talks to “CBS Mornings” about what steps must be taken to combat the virus and how it could impact families' holiday plans.
New jobless claims up slightly
The number of first-time jobless claims increased for the first time since September, to 222,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reports. Four Republican-led states are amending the rules to allow workers who quit their jobs, or get fired, over refusing to comply with company-mandated vaccines to collect unemployment benefits. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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A 15-year-old is facing two dozen charges including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism after the shooting at Oxford High School. The death toll rose to four Wednesday. Nancy Chen reports.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday concerning a Mississippi abortion law. While conservatives on the court signaled support for the law, liberal justices voiced concerns about how overturning Roe v. Wade could impact the court's legitimacy. Jan Crawford reports.
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House acts to avert shutdown, passes short-term funding bill
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
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Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
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Two agencies have provided coronavirus vaccination to more than 90,000 migrants in U.S. custody, according to data obtained by CBS News. But Border Patrol has yet to offer shots.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for canceled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
Armed man in custody after standoff forces lockdown at UN headquarters
An armed man was taken into custody Thursday after an hours-long standoff with police forced the United Nations headquarters to go under lockdown in New York City, authorities said
U.S. finalizes plan to revive Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy
The policy's revival, which is mandated by a federal court order, will require some asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are adjudicated by U.S. courts.
Hours after Chinese boycott, IOC speaks to star player Peng Shuai
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Layoffs around the U.S. fall to lowest level since 1993
Announced job cuts are at a three-decade low, while new claims for jobless aid are down to pre-pandemic levels.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare
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Americans with private health insurance to be reimbursed for at-home tests
International travelers will now be required to undergo stricter COVID-19 testing, President Biden is announcing Thursday.
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
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Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
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Stacey Abrams announces another bid for Georgia governor
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HBCU leaders urge passage of spending plan
More than 60 leaders of historically Black college and universities urged the Senate to pass President Joe Biden's $1.7 trillion social spending plan in a letter to Senate leaders. Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah, who signed the letter, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how the Build Back Better agenda would help minority-focused institutions.
Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy Awards again
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Jason Reynolds on new book
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Kevin Hart takes on drama in "True Story"
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NJ GOP lawmakers sue over vaccine mandate
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DOJ releases new January 6 insurrection videos
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First case of Omicron variant reported in U.S.
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Layoffs around the U.S. fall to lowest level since 1993
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"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
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Hours after Chinese boycott, IOC speaks to star player Peng Shuai
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Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
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Police said Jonshel Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
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Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
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Teens have easier access to drugs as illegal trade booms on social media
Drug dealers are leveraging social media to reach teenagers.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
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Illegal drug trade thrives on social media
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Biden announces new plan to fight COVID-19
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Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
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Infectious disease doctor on Omicron variant
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Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
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NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
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NASA moves ahead with December launch for Hubble successor
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Russian docking module launched to space station
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Expert on Omicron variant, holiday travel
Officials have identified the first known case of the Omicron variant in the country. Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Celine Gounder, talks to “CBS Mornings” about what steps must be taken to combat the virus and how it could impact families' holiday plans.
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