More than 20 states not ordering full share of COVID vaccine doses
As demand slows, health officials shift from triaging a flood of people clamoring for the shots to targeting harder-to-reach communities.
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CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
Fully vaccinated people may safely resume travel, CDC says
Over 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.
Biden administration launches $500,000 contest to improve face masks
The government is looking for solutions to common complaints like fogged glasses and irritated skin.
COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in 2020, CDC says
COVID-19 death rates were highest among those over age 85, Native Americans, Hispanics, and men.
States to get more syringes to extract bonus COVID vaccine dose
Supplies of "low dead space" syringes that can extract an extra dose from vials of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are scarce.
First case of fast-moving U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
The strain, which is believed to be more contagious, has been linked to a surge in cases in the United Kingdom.
Arizona 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are projected to go to Biden, who CBS News has already projected will win the election.
Nevada 2020 election results: Biden is projected winner
Nevada has six electoral votes, and CBS News projects that Joe Biden will win, edgeing out President Trump by about 2 percentage points.
Trump campaign asks court to stop Nevada from counting early votes
The Trump campaign is accusing election officials of mishandling mail-in ballots and refusing to accommodate observers.
Trump wades into expensive House rematch in New Mexico
Democrat Xochitl Torres Small is defending her seat against a challenge by Yvette Herrell in a district that heavily favors Trump but still elected her in 2018.
Court rejects Trump campaign's effort to stop Nevada's mail ballot plan
Judge James Mahan ruled that Republicans had failed to establish standing for their suit, granting the Nevada secretary of state's motion to dismiss the case.
Plans for Trump's Nevada airport rallies this weekend are up in the air
Airport officials in Northern Nevada said Trump's rally planned for Saturday would violate the state's 50-person cap on mass gatherings.
Nevada extends eviction moratorium amid grim tourism outlook
"I'm behind in my rent, my electricity, everything," said Elizabeth Renteria, who used to be a guest room attendant on the Strip.
New Mexico oil boom towns hope worst is over
In Artesia, one in 5 workers were directly employed by oil and gas companies. Businesses that provide services for the industry have also seen revenues dry up.
Biden and Trump fight for Arizona's Hispanic vote
Though Arizona awarded its 11 electoral votes to Donald Trump in 2016, Biden has tied or topped the president in nearly every recent poll here.
As Las Vegas shuttered, many immigrants found no social safety net
The outbreak drove unemployment to a record high in the state.
Trump to campaign in Arizona as COVID-19 cases climb
Arizona's current trend in average new COVID infections is the worst in the country according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Democrats hope to flip Arizona, as GOP shores up defenses
Of the candidates seeking to upset a Republican incumbent this cycle, Senate candidate Mark Kelly has outraised every other Senate hopeful in the country.
Veepstakes in the age of coronavirus
This key element of the presidential campaign may remain virtually unaltered during the pandemic.
Nevada Democrats showcase new caucus tool
Nevada, which holds its caucuses Saturday, is trying to avoid the technology problems that plagued the Iowa caucuses two weeks ago.
Nevada Democrats describe tool to replace app that failed in Iowa caucuses
The state party is striving to avoid the mayhem that characterized the Iowa caucus results.
With a flurry of endorsements, Bernie Sanders shores up Nevada support
The Clark County Black Caucus said Thursday that it would throw its support behind the Vermont senator
Joe Biden nabs endorsement from Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus
"I can't tell you how happy I am to have Representative Titus in my corner for the fight we have ahead of us," the former vice president told reporters
Democrats oppose controversial Vegas law targeting homeless people
Despite objections from high-profile Democrats, the City Council voted to make it illegal to sleep or camp in public places if beds are available at local shelters
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Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Latino voters in battleground states
The new Biden campaign ad argues that the Republican agenda will hurt Latinos.
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
96-year-old judge suspended from hearing cases after concerns about fitness
96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, was suspended from hearing cases for a year.
Biden will "100%" be the Democratic nominee, says campaign manager
The Biden campaign is also releasing a new ad to try to improve support with Hispanic voters.
Border crossings soar to near-record levels, testing Biden strategy
U.S. border agents apprehended roughly 140,000 migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border during the first 20 days of September, an average of roughly 6,900 each day.
Biden welcomes Zelenskyy as some Republicans question more Ukraine aid
The Ukrainian president received a warm welcome from President Biden and most members of Congress, but he faced skepticism from some GOP lawmakers.
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YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
East Coast under tropical storm warning as system takes aim at North Carolina
The National Hurricane Center says a storm off the eastern U.S. will bring tropical storm conditions to the coast of North Carolina.
Search for story leads to man believed to be Savannah's last shoe shiner
Wilbert Boyce, believed to be Savannah's last shoe shiner, has decided to retire — marking the end of an era for the 78-year-old and his vanishing craft.
New Mexico deputy sheriff kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman, feds say
A criminal complaint alleges that the deputy sheriff was working in his official capacity when he kidnapped and assaulted the unidentified woman.
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Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
UAW widening strike against GM and Stellantis
United Auto Workers chief Shawn Fain said the strike would expand to 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, but highlighted progress with Ford.
Consumer groups says Mastercard is selling cardholders' data without consent
Customers don't realize what the nation's second-largest credit card issuer is doing with their personal data, according to PIRG report.
More young adults in the U.S. are living at home with their families
Roughly 45% of Americans ages 18 to 29 are living at home with their families — the highest level in 70 years, new data shows.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
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Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Latino voters in battleground states
The new Biden campaign ad argues that the Republican agenda will hurt Latinos.
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Here are the best ways to keep babies safe while they're sleeping
Stuffed toys or bumpers raise the risk of suffocation and should therefore be kept out of the crib, child care experts say
FDA rejects approval of epinephrine nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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Nearly 400 primate skulls headed for U.S. seized in France: "Staggering"
More than 392 packages filled with primate skulls and other remains were found over the course of several months at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
"60 Minutes" sees who's tracking U.S-supplied weapons in Ukraine
As Ukraine seeks more U.S. support for its defense against Russia, "60 Minutes" finds out how that lethal support is monitored, and by whom.
Russia says Ukrainian missiles hit key navy base in occupied Crimea
Russia's Ministry of Defense said 1 service member was missing as crews worked to put out a fire at the headquarters of its navy's Black Sea fleet.
Another woman accuses Russell Brand of sexual misconduct
She claims he exposed himself to her in 2008, the latest in a series of accusations against the British comic, actor and social influencer.
U.K. to charge 5 people suspected of spying for Russia
Three of the defendants suspected of spying for Russia were charged earlier this year with possessing false identity documents.
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Gisele Bündchen opens up about modeling and divorce
Preview: In a revealing interview to air on "CBS News Sunday Morning" September 24, the supermodel reflects on marriage, and on the work stress that eventually led to panic attacks.
Gisele Bündchen on her divorce from Tom Brady
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" September 24, supermodel Gisele Bündchen talks with Lee Cowan about her headline-making divorce from football great Tom Brady.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
YouTube CEO defends Russell Brand decision
In an interview with "CBS Mornings," YouTube CEO Neal Mohan defended the decision to demonetize Russell Brand following sexual assault and emotional abuse allegations against him.
Stephen Sanchez makes a retro sound feel new
Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez broke into the music industry with his hit song, "Until I Found You." Since its release, the song has dominated the radio waves and been streamed more than 1 billion times. It's one of the tracks on Sanchez's new album. CBS News' Jan Crawford sat down with the 20-year-old to talk about his stardom, retro style and friendship with a music legend.
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YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
How the AI revolution is different: It threatens white-collar workers
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
Apple iOS 17: What it offers and how to get it
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
George R.R. Martin, top authors sue OpenAI, alleging "systematic theft"
Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI.
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Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
California's case in Big Oil-climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
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New Mexico deputy sheriff kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman, feds say
A criminal complaint alleges that the deputy sheriff was working in his official capacity when he kidnapped and assaulted the unidentified woman.
Fugitive laughs as he's handcuffed after 32 years on the run
Greg Lawson, now 63, skipped town before a jury found him guilty of attempted second degree murder in 1991.
DNA links murders of 2 Kansas women in 1990s to same suspect
Gary Dion Davis is accused of killing Christina King, who was found dead on Christmas Day in 1996 and Pearl Barnes, whose body was found a month earlier.
Another woman accuses Russell Brand of sexual misconduct
She claims he exposed himself to her in 2008, the latest in a series of accusations against the British comic, actor and social influencer.
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to fraud
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son, pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
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NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Astronaut looks forward to home after record 371-day stay in space
Frank Rubio and two cosmonaut crewmates return to Earth next Wednesday to wrap up a U.S. record 371-day stay in orbit.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
Russia launches two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut to space station
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
Breaking down NASA's new UFO report
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
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Gisele Bündchen on her divorce from Tom Brady
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" September 24, supermodel Gisele Bündchen talks with Lee Cowan about her headline-making divorce from football great Tom Brady.
Funding Cartels: The Fentanyl Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges
Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, and his wife have been indicted by a federal grand jury on bribery charges following a yearslong public-corruption investigation by the Justice Department. The indictment unsealed Friday charges Mendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, in connection to their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen.
YouTube CEO defends Russell Brand decision
In an interview with "CBS Mornings," YouTube CEO Neal Mohan defended the decision to demonetize Russell Brand following sexual assault and emotional abuse allegations against him.
Stephen Sanchez makes a retro sound feel new
Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez broke into the music industry with his hit song, "Until I Found You." Since its release, the song has dominated the radio waves and been streamed more than 1 billion times. It's one of the tracks on Sanchez's new album. CBS News' Jan Crawford sat down with the 20-year-old to talk about his stardom, retro style and friendship with a music legend.