Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
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Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Where Americans are quitting their jobs at the highest rates
As the tight job market continues, some states have experienced an outsized jump in resignations.
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.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Second and third U.S. cases of Omicron COVID-19 diagnosed
One case involves a man who traveled to New York City for a convention attended by over 50,000.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
Infectious disease doctor on Omicron variant
Scientists in South Africa say they're starting to get an idea of how the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting people, including increasing reinfections. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the new findings and his recommendations for how to protect yourself in public.
Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
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 announced Thursday.
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.
Tourism rattled again as Omicron renews barriers to travel
Passengers must go back to brushing up on COVID-19 travel rules, and in some cases postponing trips.
Dow drops 900 points on news of first Omicron case in U.S.
Early stock market rally went thud Wednesday after CDC confirmed a California individual tested positive for the strain.
Capital One ends overdraft fees for customers
The move comes as regulators threaten to crack down on banks that rely too heavily on such penalties for revenue.
CDC offered free COVID tests to some flights from Southern Africa
The CDC expanded their variant surveillance over the weekend to four airports.
FDA advisers endorse Merck's COVID antiviral drug in narrow vote
The vote paves the way for the agency to authorize molnupiravir for emergency use in American adults.
Moderna CEO: Current vaccines less effective against Omicron
Drugmaker executive predicts a "material drop" in the efficacy of existing vaccines against the new variant.
States offer jobless aid to workers fired over vaccine rules
Some GOP-led states now allow workers who get dismissed or who quit over a vaccine mandate to collect unemployment benefits.
U.S. officials expect vaccines to retain some effectiveness against Omicron
"There's every reason to believe, as we talk about boosters, when you get a level high enough, that you are going to get at least some degree of cross protection."
Most big employers say they are mandating COVID-19 vaccines
Yet support for vaccine mandates could wane if a court strikes down contested OSHA rule requiring shots or testing.
Stocks sink after vaccine maker expresses Omicron concerns
Investors weighing potential impact of the new COVID-19 variant and the Fed chief's change of tune about rising prices.
Judge blocks vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10 states
U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp said Congress did not authorize the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to enact the vaccine rule.
FTC surveys Amazon, Walmart and 7 others in supply chain probe
Companies like Kraft Heinz have 45 days to submit documents related to pricing and profit margins, the FTC says.
Health
Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
Second and third U.S. cases of Omicron COVID-19 diagnosed
One case involves a man who traveled to New York City for a convention attended by over 50,000.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.
Tourism rattled again as Omicron renews barriers to travel
Passengers must go back to brushing up on COVID-19 travel rules, and in some cases postponing trips.
Labs across U.S. test for COVID Omicron variant
The U.S. is sequencing 80,000 positive PCR tests per week to test for variants and learn how fast the variant is spreading — and how infectious it is.
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"I didn't try to kill my brother": Years later, girl adopted from Russia speaks out
She was returned to Russia, and left in a children's psychiatric hospital. Now, her astonishing story.
Serena Williams publishing first children's book
Qai Qai the doll has brought joy to people on social media for years, from her meeting "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to "camping" out at the 2019 Met Gala.
Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Investigator in Wisconsin 2020 election review tried to overturn Biden win
Ron Heuer, one of the investigators in the election review ordered by the GOP-led Wisconsin Assembly, was involved in two failed lawsuits to overturn Biden's 2020 victory.
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
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Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Investigator in Wisconsin 2020 election review tried to overturn Biden win
Ron Heuer, one of the investigators in the election review ordered by the GOP-led Wisconsin Assembly, was involved in two failed lawsuits to overturn Biden's 2020 victory.
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.
Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
Cook Political Report's Wasserman on redistricting and 2022 midterms
Wasserman talks with "Takeout" host Major Garrett about the increasing partisanship and polarization in our congressional districts.
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Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
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Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for cancelled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Professional baseball players want higher pay and to stop teams from "tanking" during the season.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
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.
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Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Meghan wins court battle with tabloid publisher
The court dismissed the newspaper group's appeal against an earlier ruling finding it had illegally violated the Duchess of Sussex's privacy by publishing parts of a letter to her father.
Video shows rescuers saving 69-year-old man clinging to capsized boat
A 69-year-old man drifted in choppy waters for nearly a day until Japan's coast guard saved him, officials said.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
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Serena Williams publishing first children's book
Qai Qai the doll has brought joy to people on social media for years, from her meeting "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to "camping" out at the 2019 Met Gala.
Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Brené Brown on her new book about emotions
Norah O'Donnell recently spoke with best-selling author Brené Brown about her new book, "Atlas of the Heart," which maps out the language people use to describe emotions.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Jonshel Alexander, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actor, fatally shot
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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Boise is least affordable housing market, study says
Some of the least affordable housing markets in the U.S. are not what you'd expect. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the housing boom in Boise, Idaho.
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
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
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
Illegal drug trade thrives on social media
A CBS News investigation found that the sale of illegal drugs is booming on social media, making access easier for teenagers. Tom Hanson reports.
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Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Biden announces new plan to fight COVID-19
President Biden unveiled amended travel restrictions, free at-home testing and an expansion of the national vaccine and booster campaign after cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been reported in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in California, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the president's plan and nation's fight against the coronavirus.
New measures coming to combat Omicron variant
The U.S. is taking additional steps to protect Americans against COVID-19 and the new Omicron coronavirus variant in the months ahead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a preview of the action plan expected to be announced by the White House later on Thursday.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
When famed paleontologist Mary Leakey first uncovered the footprints in Tanzania 40 years ago, the evidence was ambiguous.
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Gunmakers not liable for Las Vegas massacre deaths, court rules
The parents of Carrie Parsons, one of the 60 people killed in the 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival, filed a lawsuit two years ago,
Alec Baldwin describes "Rust" shooting in emotional interview
"Someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me," Baldwin said.
Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
14 arrested over L.A. smash-and-grab thefts, but none kept in jail
Most suspects either bailed out or met no-bail criteria under a policy meant to ease prison overcrowding during the COVID pandemic – a policy local leaders want lifted.
Nurse gets 10 years for sexually assaulting incapacitated woman
"It's hard to imagine a more vulnerable adult than the victim in this case," the judge said.
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Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
It was the 27th Falcon 9 launch so far this year for SpaceX, a new record.
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
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
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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.
Omicron variant discovered in more states
At least five states have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant, and that number could be much higher. Health officials continue to urge people to get vaccinated and boosted as they prepare to travel and gather during the holiday season. Nikki Battiste reports.
Eye Opener: Omicron spreads across U.S.
Multiple states are reporting cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant as officials urge people to get their booster shots. Also, House and Senate lawmakers have approved a spending bill that will keep the government running through February 18. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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.
Winner says she leaked material to serve U.S.
In her first television interview since her release from prison, Winner speaks with Scott Pelley for a 60 Minutes report airing Sunday.