Canada to remove COVID-19 restrictions for travelers
Canada, which has kept some of the world's strictest mandates for more than two years, will end border and travel restrictions on Oct. 1.
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CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
Two companies fined for selling pesticides as COVID-19 killers
Zoono Microbe Shield was marketed as protecting against COVID-19 but is only effective against bacteria, fungi and mold, EPA said.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
Why it's easier to find Pfizer's updated COVID boosters than Moderna's
Providers have reported delays in shipments of Moderna's new shots, which make up some 20% of doses around the country.
NYC to lift vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1
New York City remains the largest place in the U.S. to have made vaccines mandatory as a workplace safety measure.
Food scheme stole $250 million meant for "needy children," feds say
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger said the defendants took $250 million from a pandemic aid program that was meant to "feed needy children."
Deadly quarantine bus crash fuels ire over China's "zero COVID" policy
The bus driver was in a full protective suit, and it took officials hours to acknowledge the passengers were being bused to a quarantine center outside their city.
Biden says pandemic is "over" in U.S.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
Is COVID's end in sight? "We're going to live with the virus," expert says
With flu season approaching, Dr. David Agus also urged people to get their flu shots.
Can you combine Paxlovid with other COVID-19 drugs?
In an animal study, federal scientists found that combining Paxlovid and the antiviral Lagevrio could be safe and more effective.
COVID deaths are at lowest point since March 2020, WHO says
At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world has never been in a better position to stop COVID-19.
Man convicted for killing gas station clerk over face mask rules
"No matter what the verdict was ... it was never going to bring my child back," the victim's mother said.
Lea Michele tests positive for COVID, will miss 10 days of Broadway shows
Fans of Lea Michele will have to wait a little more to see her singing in "Funny Girl" on Broadway.
China extends COVID lockdown of megacity Chengdu indefinitely
It's not the first time authorities have put millions of people under strict restrictions with no end in sight, and all for case-load numbers that dwarf other nations.
COVID vaccine likely to become annual like the flu shot, Fauci says
New booster shots rolling out this week should offer protection against the original strain of the virus plus Omicron and new variants that may arise, health officials said.
India and China first to authorize inhaled COVID vaccines
Regulators in China cleared an aerosol version of an existing shot to use as a booster, while India is forging ahead with a nasal spray for the unvaccinated.
Major Chinese city enforcing strict COVID lockdown despite powerful quake
The temblor killed dozens in outlying areas. Workers were keeping residents of apartment buildings from exiting through locked lobby doors.
Death toll tops 45 after powerful earthquake jolts southwest China
The region is often rattled by temblors, but this one struck with many residents confined to their homes amid another COVID lockdown.
The Great Shift: How are all those "back to the office" plans going?
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, some companies are transitioning their staff back from working remotely to working in the office, or some hybrid of the two – and many employees are saying no.
Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
Federal officials prepare for end of free COVID vaccines as funds run dry
The federal budget for buying and distributing COVID-19 vaccines will run out "as early as January."
Reading, math scores fell sharply for 9-year-olds during pandemic, data show
Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
U.S. life expectancy drops again, marking worst 2-year decline in a century
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
Juvenile arthritis doesn’t slow teen gymnast
Estelle LeBoeuf was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at just 9 years old, but she continues to train and compete in gymnastics.
Teen survives car wreck only to get hit with $17K medical bill
A growing number of U.S. hospitals own urgent care centers, which limit who they treat for medical — and financial — reasons.
India's Supreme Court allows all women to have abortions up to 24 weeks into pregnancy
The ruling came after an unmarried woman in a consensual relationship was denied an abortion by a lower court in July.
Juvenile arthritis can go undiagnosed in kids
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
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President Biden to travel to Puerto Rico and Florida in aftermath of Fiona, Ian
President Biden approved major disaster declarations for Florida and Puerto Rico, which has freed up federal funding to assist in recovery efforts for both.
Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Rex Tillerson to be called in trial of Trump adviser Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.
Coast Guard plans major rescue effort for stranded residents of Pine Island
The largest barrier island off Florida's Gulf Coast has no power or running water.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 98th birthday
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former U.S. president, celebrated his 98th birthday on Saturday.
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Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
The world's wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich?
The Tesla CEO maintains his perch atop the world's rich list, but his wealth has declined amid the car company's stock slump.
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Rex Tillerson to be called in trial of Trump adviser Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.
Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
Supreme Court: New term brings opportunity for conservatives to flex muscles
The Supreme Court will begin its new term Oct. 3.
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Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
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Indonesia soccer match death toll clims to 174 die as tear gas triggers crush
Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds of people ran to the exit to avoid the tear gas.
Russia detains Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant chief, Ukraine says
The nuclear plant, the largest in Europe, is located in one of four Ukrainian regions which Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed this week to have annexed.
Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
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From 1999: Roger Welsch on a golf course in Nebraska's Sandhills
Humorist, author and longtime "Sunday Morning" contributor Roger Welsch, whose "Postcards from Nebraska" were a long-cherished feature on our show, has died at age 85. In this report that originally aired on June 13, 1999, Welsch paid a visit to Mullen, and the Sand Hills Golf Club, a world-class golf course constructed in the middle of nowhere, that follows the natural contours and biology of the Sandhills.
Hollywood sign gets fresh paint job
The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California, is getting a makeover ahead of its 100th anniversary next year. Carter Evans has more.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 98th birthday
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former U.S. president, celebrated his 98th birthday on Saturday.
2022 New York Film Festival: Cancel culture, class wars, and existential dread
The 60th annual celebration of international cinema features premieres starring Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Woody Harrelson, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and Timothée Chalamet.
Nick Cannon announces birth of 10th child, just weeks after welcoming his 9th
Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell named their baby Rise Messiah Cannon.
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Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
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Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
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Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Rex Tillerson to be called in trial of Trump adviser Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.
Putin celebrates annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rally to celebrate the annexation of portions of Ukraine. However, none of the territories are under full Russian military control, and Putin's forces have been retreating. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Human remains reportedly found in notorious 1964 child murder
An author reportedly made the find after bringing together a team of experts to try to solve the long-running mystery of where the boy was buried.
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Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
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Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings
Megan Hargan was suspected of killing her mother and sister. Her defense had an unusual theory: her sister was the one who pulled the trigger – with her toe. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
From 1999: Roger Welsch on a golf course in Nebraska's Sandhills
Humorist, author and longtime "Sunday Morning" contributor Roger Welsch, whose "Postcards from Nebraska" were a long-cherished feature on our show, has died at age 85. In this report that originally aired on June 13, 1999, Welsch paid a visit to Mullen, and the Sand Hills Golf Club, a world-class golf course constructed in the middle of nowhere, that follows the natural contours and biology of the Sandhills.
Hollywood sign gets fresh paint job
The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California, is getting a makeover ahead of its 100th anniversary next year. Carter Evans has more.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Putin celebrates annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rally to celebrate the annexation of portions of Ukraine. However, none of the territories are under full Russian military control, and Putin's forces have been retreating. Charlie D'Agata has more.