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Fauci says he'd be "astounded" if there wasn't an autopsy on what went wrong in COVID response
Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Margaret Brennan in a wide-ranging conversation that he expects a full investigation into what went wrong in the Coronavirus response.
Gottlieb says on COVID vaccines becoming three doses
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gotlieb said that he thinks that the COVID-19 vaccine will at some point become a "three-dose vaccine."
Tensions rise amid COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports from Poland where half a million people are under strict quarantines to quell the COVID-19 spread.
NAACP president on Rittenhouse trial
NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse was a "warning shot" for Black communities that "vigilante justice" is allowed "in particular communities."
Race and justice converge in separate court cases
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and Ahmaud Arbery case as the country grapples with ongoing racial divides.
Cruz on Pen Shuai's reappearance
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he supported a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics in China in 2022, and he said there are reasons to be "deeply, deeply skeptical" of tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance.
Gillibrand on paid family leave
Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, one of the biggest advocates for paid family leave in the Senate, is optimistic she can work with Senator Joe Manchin on getting paid family leave in Build Back Better.
Rising prices take toll on Biden polling
CBS News Elections and Surveys director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest polling on President Biden's approval ratings amid ongoing inflation woes.
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NAACP president says Rittenhouse trial was a "warning shot" on "vigilante justice"
"It's hard for African-Americans to reconcile what we witnessed in that trial," Derrick Johnson said.
Cruz says there's reason to be "deeply, deeply skeptical" about Peng Shuai's reappearance
Cruz told "Face the Nation" the Chinese government is "trying to pretend everything is OK."
Gottlieb says COVID-19 vaccines could be considered a "three-dose vaccine"
He said the CDC is currently "sort of stuttering" on making that recommendation because of the "debate" in the public health community about whether younger people who are at a lower risk level to get COVID-19 should get a third dose.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 21, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Cruz sat down with Margaret Brennan
Gillibrand says "this is the only moment" to pass paid family leave
Gillibrand told "Face the Nation" that "now is the time" for Democrats to implement a paid leave program.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Transcript: Derrick Johnson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Kirsten Gillibrand on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Interior Dept recommends raising price to drill on public lands
But the report doesn't recommend banning drilling on public lands.
U.S. restricting travel from southern Africa over COVID variant
The travel restrictions begin Monday.
Steve Bannon asks court to deny request to shield records in his case
Bannon has pleaded not guilty to contempt of Congress charges.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
Abigail Spanberger on Biden, FDR and what Democrats want - "The Takeout"
The Virginia congresswoman talked with host Major Garrett about losses in Virginia and how Democrats should be thinking about the midterm elections.
Biden visits Coast Guard on Thanksgiving
President Biden and his family are spending Thanksgiving on Nantucket island.
Polyp removed during Biden's colonoscopy was benign, doctor says
The type of lesion removed, a tubular adenoma, can be "potentially pre-cancerous," his physician noted.
Chuck Schumer's father Abe dies at 98
"He took whatever was thrown at him no matter how difficult, did his job, never complained," the senator said of his father.
Democrats add one more House seat in Illinois from redistricting
While many states still have to draw their lines, Republican maps have taken multiple competitive seats off the table.
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11/21: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, we'll check in on the challenges facing America as we prepare to count our blessings this Thanksgiving.
11/14: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, 20 months into the pandemic, we'll sort out the conflicting signals on COVID — and the COVID economy.
10/31: Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, we begin a week that President Biden said will determine the course of his presidency, and whether Democrats maintain control of Congress.
10/24: Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, President Biden's massive spending plan nears the finish line as we inch toward the next leg of the marathon to vaccinate vulnerable Americans.
10/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, the challenges facing America continue to grow as Washington's window of opportunity to make bold changes continues to shrink.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 21, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Cruz sat down with Margaret Brennan
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Transcript: Derrick Johnson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Kirsten Gillibrand on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 14, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Governor Jared Polis sat down with Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: David Malpass on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Malpass, president of the World Bank Group, that aired Sunday, November 14, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, that aired Sunday, November 14, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Governor Jared Polis on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Governor Jared Polis of Colorado that aired Sunday, November 14, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Defense attorney brings up Colonel Sanders in attempt to save his client
Kevin Gough, William "Roddie" Bryan's lawyer, raises eyebrows with an unusual comment.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother fulfills promise: "I will get justice"
Inside the trial against the three White men accused of killing a Black jogger, the final guilty verdicts, and a mother's pursuit of the truth of what happened to her son.
News crew security guard dies after being shot during attempted robbery
Kevin Nishita was an armed guard for Star Protection Agency and provided security for television news crews who are often targeted by robbers for their equipment.
New York Islanders games postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak
Eight players on the team are currently under the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.
Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if new COVID variant is in U.S.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
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Interior Dept recommends raising price to drill on public lands
But the report doesn't recommend banning drilling on public lands.
U.S. restricting travel from southern Africa over COVID variant
The travel restrictions begin Monday.
Steve Bannon asks court to deny request to shield records in his case
Bannon has pleaded not guilty to contempt of Congress charges.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
Abigail Spanberger on Biden, FDR and what Democrats want - "The Takeout"
The Virginia congresswoman talked with host Major Garrett about losses in Virginia and how Democrats should be thinking about the midterm elections.
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New York Islanders games postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak
Eight players on the team are currently under the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.
Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if new COVID variant is in U.S.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
U.K. tightens COVID rules after 2 cases of new variant reported in Britain
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
World scurries to contain new COVID "variant of concern"
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
Pfizer testing its vaccine against new COVID-19 strain
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
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Dow plunges 1,000 points on new COVID-19 variant fears
Investors spooked by highly contagious coronavirus strain, with the U.S. imposing flight restrictions on affected countries.
Pfizer testing its vaccine against new COVID-19 strain
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
Unionized workers fight for better pay in post-pandemic economy
"Workers definitely have more labor market leverage because employers need to hire," said one expert.
Black Friday sales on track for record high
Holiday sales in November and December could top $200 billion, according to a forecast from Adobe.
Here's why billions of charitable dollars go unused every year
The more people who know about donation-matching programs offered by employers, the more they will be utilized.
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U.K. tightens COVID rules after 2 cases of new variant reported in Britain
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
World scurries to contain new COVID "variant of concern"
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
NATO chief warns Russia of 'costs' if it moves on Ukraine
Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
World Health Organization calls new COVID strain a "variant of concern"
The U.S. moved to ban travelers from eight African countries in the wake of the announcement.
New COVID variant sparks travel bans and an anxious wait for data
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
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From 2002: A Stephen Sondheim retrospective
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim died on Friday, Nov. 26, at the age of 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired July 14, 2002, correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Sondheim, and with actors Lynn Redgrave, Christine Baranski and Brian Stokes Mitchell, about the Kennedy Center's "Sondheim Celebration," a retrospective of seven of his musicals, presented side-by-side.
From 1995: Stephen Sondheim's ground-breaking work
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim died on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at the age of 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired October 22, 1995, host Charles Osgood interviews Sondheim about his body of work, from "West Side Story," "Gypsy," and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," to "Sweeney Todd," "Into the Woods," "Passion," and "Company," a revival of which was playing to sold-out audiences. They also discuss his mentor, Oscar Hammerstein II, and the importance of teachers.
Remembering composer Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim died on Friday at age 91. Tributes are pouring in for the notable musical theater composer. Leigh Scheps, a senior reporter at Inside Edition and CBSN's Broadway contributor, joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss Sondheim's life and legacy.
Book excerpt: "Apparently There Were Complaints" by Sharon Gless
In her new memoir, the Emmy-winning star of "Cagney & Lacey" writes about a terrifying medical incident that would end her relationship with martinis.
Natalie Hemby performs “Heroes”
Singer-songwriter Natalie Hemby joins this week’s “Saturday Sessions.” She was recently nominated for a Grammy award for a song she co-wrote for singer, Yola. It follows the release last month of her second solo album, "Pins and Needles." For “Saturday Sessions,” Hemby performs “Heroes.”
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Anti-consumerism sentiment grows worldwide
A growing number of people are protesting the holiday shopping season, arguing glutinous consumerism is creating environmental and social challenges. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with senior content writer and style editor for Thred Media, Sofia Phillips, about the movement.
Supply chain issues to affect holiday shopping season
The backlog in the U.S. supply chain is going to cost consumers more money and make some gifts harder to find this holiday season. Keesa Schreane, global partner director at the London Stock Exchange Group, spoke with Christina Ruffini on CBSN about how long these issues are expected to last.
NASA mission tests asteroid defense plan
NASA launched a spacecraft toward an asteroid, hoping to redirect it before it threatens Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Biden applauds unemployment dip to 52-year low
President Biden touted the drop in first-time unemployment benefit claims to a 52-year low, though he faces other economic problems like rising prices and supply chain issues amid speculation on a possible second term. Sabrina Rodríguez, national political correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss the news from the White House.
Samsung to build a new semiconductor facility in Texas
The $17 billion chip factory is largest U.S. investment ever by the South Korean electronics giant, it said.
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Biden promotes small businesses amid drop in stocks
Despite some concerns about the Omicron variants impact on an already fragile stock market, President Biden said he's not at all worried about the possible fall. Weija Jiang updates.
The latest on Omicron variant
Health officials are working to learn more about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. Michael George speaks with CBS News chief medical morrespondent Dr. Jon Lapook about what is known and what can be expected.
Omicron variant prompts new restrictions
The emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has countries reimposing some restrictions to limit the spread. Travel is also being limited once again. Debora Patta has more from South Africa where the variant was first detected.
Anti-consumerism sentiment grows worldwide
A growing number of people are protesting the holiday shopping season, arguing glutinous consumerism is creating environmental and social challenges. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with senior content writer and style editor for Thred Media, Sofia Phillips, about the movement.
Biden says new variant underscores need for vaccines
The Biden administration is restricting travel from several countries as concerns grow about a new COVID variant. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Defense attorney brings up Colonel Sanders in attempt to save his client
Kevin Gough, William "Roddie" Bryan's lawyer, raises eyebrows with an unusual comment.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother fulfills promise: "I will get justice"
Inside the trial against the three White men accused of killing a Black jogger, the final guilty verdicts, and a mother's pursuit of the truth of what happened to her son.
News crew security guard dies after being shot during attempted robbery
Kevin Nishita was an armed guard for Star Protection Agency and provided security for television news crews who are often targeted by robbers for their equipment.
New book details life after synagogue shooting
Over the last three years, the Jewish community in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh has come to rely on hope. In October of 2018, 11 Jews were murdered while worshipping in a local synagogue. The horrific attack is the subject of a new book, “Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood.” Author Mark Oppenheimer spoke to Dana Jacobson about how the entire community rallied, illuminating the idea of hope, to overcome the darkness of hate.
String of brazen thefts in California continues at Los Angeles Nordstrom
There were no immediate arrests in the brazen theft at a Los Angeles Nordstrom Wednesday night.
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NASA moves ahead with December launch for Hubble successor
NASA cleared engineers to begin fueling the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope for launch December 22.
Russian docking module launched to space station
The module will use a Russian "space tug" to rendezvous with the space station Friday.
NASA launches spacecraft to deflect asteroid
On Wednesday morning, NASA launched DART, a spacecraft designed to smash into an asteroid to deflect its course. Mark Strassmann reports on the groundbreaking planetary defense mission.
SpaceX sends NASA craft on collision course with asteroid
The DART mission is intended to test the feasibility of one day deflecting a threatening asteroid.
Alan Shepard's daughter and GMA's Michael Strahan to fly in space
The New Shepard flight in December will be Blue Origin's third with passengers and its first with a crew of six.
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Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
Mallory Beach death: Inside the boat crash that killed S.C. teen
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
A Promise to Ahmaud
When Ahmaud Arbery was chased by three white men and shot in the street, his mother laid him to rest promising to get him justice. The promise is fulfilled when the men are found guilty. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports
Typewriters make comeback during pandemic
Once considered a relic of the past, typewriters made a comeback during the pandemic. An Arlington shop is now booming thanks to the obsession with this vintage commodity. CBS Boston’s David Wade has the story.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
“Smash and grab” thefts on the rise
An alarming trend of “smash and grab” thefts, where organized groups ambush stores and steal merchandise in large quantities, is on the rise in cities nationwide. Stores in California are being hit especially hard. Lilia Luciano has more.