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New vaccine rules for federal workers
Vaccine mandates will take effect on January 4 for many federal workers. Employers could face fines of up to $14,000 per employee for violating the mandate. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
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Pfizer releases antiviral pill study results
Pfizer Inc. said Friday that initial study results show its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.
Magic Johnson on surviving HIV
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sits down with Magic and Cookie Johnson exclusively ahead of the 30th anniversary of his HIV diagnosis.
Families line up for kids COVID vaccines
Thousands of kids nationwide got their COVID vaccine on Wednesday, the first day it was available to them. The mini Pfizer dose, approved late Tuesday by the CDC, is expected to prevent around 600,000 new cases by next March. Janet Shamlian reports.
CDC greenlights COVID vaccine for kids
The CDC formally recommended Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children 5-11 years old. The recommendation now expands to about 28 million children in the U.S. and allows providers to begin vaccinating children as soon as possible. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the recommendation.
Pfizer COVID vaccine rolling out for kids 5-11
Twenty-eight million school-aged children are now eligible to get Pfizer's mini dose of the COVID vaccine. Vaccinations will begin as early as Wednesday. David Begnaud has the latest.
Strategies to lower kids' vaccine pain
COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 may soon be authorized. Dr. Tara Narula shows us how one program uses science and technology to help families decrease fear and anxiety about needles.
U.S. and U.K. on children hospitalized with COVID
Children going to school in England are far less likely to end up in the hospital with COVID than American kids, despite the U.K. hitting the peak of another surge fueled by elementary school children. Charlie D'Agata visits a London school and chats with CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus to try to get to the bottom of the statistics.
Larry Hogan on vaccinating kids and 2024
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his push for eligible residents to get coronavirus boosters, as well as his calls for bipartisanship in Congress. CBS News also asked about whether he would consider running for president in 2024.
Sally Yates reveals battle with breast cancer
In an exclusive interview with Norah O'Donnell, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates opens up about her experience battling breast cancer. Watch more on "CBS Evening News" on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
School districts tackling spread of COVID-19
School systems across the U.S. are beginning to require students involved in school sports or other extra-curricular activities to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Eligible students within the Los Angeles Unified School District who do not have a qualified exemption need to be fully vaccinated by Halloween. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
The next phase: Latest on COVID boosters
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down the latest on vaccine booster shots, mixing and matching, and the status of vaccines for children.
Millions eligible for COVID booster
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are already fully vaccinated are showing up to get their COVID booster shot in greater numbers than those not yet vaccinated. This comes after the FDA on Wednesday granted emergency use authorization to vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, clearing the way for millions to be eligible for extra protection against the coronavirus. Elise Preston has the latest.
CDC director on Moderna, J&J boosters
The CDC formally recommended booster shots for millions of Americas who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccines. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
CDC allows expansion of boosters, mixing shots
The CDC authorized the expansion of booster shots to certain Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients Thursday, while also allowing eligible Americans to get a different booster than the initial shot they received months ago. Meg Oliver reports on the updated guidelines for nearly 100 million people now eligible for an extra dose of protection against the coronavirus.
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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Senate passes NDAA, sending $900 billion defense policy bill to Trump
The Senate approved a $900 billion defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, sending it to the president's desk for his signature.
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Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in closed-door House testimony
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