COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
Coronavirus Crisis
GOP-led House panel targets fraud in COVID relief programs
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
Ex-school official allegedly embezzled $1.5 million worth of chicken wings
Vera Liddell is the former director of food services of a school district in the Chicago suburb of Harvey. Her alleged embezzlement happened while schools were closed due to the pandemic.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
CVS, Walmart and Walgreens are reducing pharmacy hours
Cutting hours is meant to ease workload for employees and deliver better customer service, pharmacy chains say.
Former monk who called Putin a "traitor" sentenced to 7 years in Russia
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
FDA advisers vote to simplify COVID vaccines, retire original "monovalent" shots
Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.
Heart-related deaths rose sharply in first year of COVID pandemic, report shows
Direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic likely contributed to the larger increase in cardiovascular deaths in 2020.
Is North Korea quietly grappling with a COVID resurgence?
A Seoul-based news outlet says residents of the North Korea capital have been ordered to stay at home due to an outbreak of "respiratory illness."
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
FDA proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.
Why some Americans may get a smaller tax refund this year
"A lot of people will get their refunds and they won't get as much as anticipated," one expert said as tax season kicks off.
China's COVID surge casts a shadow over the Lunar New Year travel rush
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has COVID-19
U.S. central bank chief is isolating at home while "experiencing mild symptoms," according to the Fed.
Couple, son get life in killing of Michigan guard over face mask dispute
Calvin Munerlyn was fatally shot after telling Sharmel Teague's daughter she had to leave because she lacked a mask, prosecutors said.
Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
Pentagon officially rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Defense Department has rescinded its mandate for all troops to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as required by the recently passed annual defense bill.
Crowding at China's crematoriums amid COVID
Newly released satellite images show crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes across China as the country deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases. The Washington Post examined the images and spoke to people working at those crematoriums. Samuel Oakford, a video reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss their findings.
2022 saw 83% drop in law enforcement officers killed by COVID
But COVID-19 remained the number one cause of law enforcement deaths in 2022, according to data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
COVID-19 vaccines: From nasal drops to a redesign, what 2023 could have in store
Pivotal results on a variety of next generation approaches are expected soon, as a panel of FDA advisers is set to weigh the future of immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
Most people who ended up with long COVID started with a mild case, new study shows
The researchers found "a staggering" 90% of people living with long COVID only had a mild illness to start — but people who were hospitalized were more likely to develop the lasting symptoms.
New variant XBB.1.5 now more than a quarter of U.S. cases
XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.
Dr. Anthony Fauci responds to Elon Musk — "The Takeout"
Musk tweeted that this week that he'd release the so-called "Fauci Files," thought to be internal Twitter documents, though their content and relevance is unclear.
Why other countries are imposing COVID travel restrictions on China
While there's no clear evidence yet of a dangerous new variant emerging, cases are surging, and that carries risks for both China and the world.
China vows "countermeasures" to new U.S., EU COVID travel restrictions
A Foreign Ministry official said Beijing was "firmly opposed to attempts to manipulate the COVID measures for political purposes."
Health
Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas?
Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas? Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why gas stoves are being targeted.
EzriCare recalls tear drops after reports of vision loss, death
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
How to help someone in cardiac arrest
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and critical care specialist at NYU Langone Dr. Deepak Pradhan join "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate life-saving techniques when a person goes into cardiac arrest.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
Employees had nowhere to wash hands at ice cream factory behind listeria outbreak, FDA says
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
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.
EzriCare recalls eye drops linked to infections
EzriCare Artificial Tears are being recalled after health officials say at least five people lost their vision after using the eye drops. Dozens of people came down with a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
Millions on Medicaid face coverage cliff as pandemic aid ends
Millions of low-income Americans are at risk of losing health coverage, threatening their access to medical care.
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Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: 4 new members of Congress on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement
The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
Views of U.S. economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
Transcript: Sen. Cory Booker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Views of U.S. economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
Taylor Swift fans, and Congress, take on Ticketmaster
Disappointed Swifties have filed a lawsuit against the ticket seller and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, who control 70% of the market, while Congress and the Justice Dept. are looking into their business.
Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing related to Tesla tweets
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
After-hours work emails are facing more legal restrictions
Tired of after-work emails and calls? Lawmakers across the globe are pushing back on the blurring of work and home life.
Some employers are still adding jobs. Here's who is hiring.
Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.
Politics
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Cruz: Biden "telegraphed weakness" with response to Chinese spy balloon
U.S. fighter jets shot down a suspected Chinese reconnaissance balloon on Saturday, days after it was initially spotted over Montana.
Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: 4 new members of Congress on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform after Tyre Nichols' death
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
CBS News poll: Most Americans think changes to policing are necessary
Black Americans continue to see racial disparity in how people are treated by police.
Health
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Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas?
Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas? Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why gas stoves are being targeted.
EzriCare recalls tear drops after reports of vision loss, death
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
How to help someone in cardiac arrest
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and critical care specialist at NYU Langone Dr. Deepak Pradhan join "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate life-saving techniques when a person goes into cardiac arrest.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
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Gen. Pervez Musharraf, former Pakistani leader, dies at 79
After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.
22 dead in Chile, as firefighters battle dozens of wildfires
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Teenage girl killed by shark in Australia while jet skiing
The 16-year-old was pulled from the Swan River with critical injuries.
FAA orders ground stop at 3 airports where suspected spy balloon last seen
The Federal Aviation Administration paused arrivals to and departures from airports in North and South Carolina.
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Smokey Robinson: Unstoppable
The Motown legend, front man of The Miracles, and the Recording Academy's MusiCares Person of the Year has written or co-written upwards of 4,000 songs, most of them about one thing: love.
The great Smokey Robinson
In his career, Motown legend Smokey Robinson, front man of The Miracles, has written or co-written upwards of 4,000 songs, most of them about one thing: love. At 82, he's still touring and performing, and will soon release "Gasms," his first album in nearly a decade. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Robinson (who was named one of the Recording Academy's MusiCares Honorees this year) about becoming a force in the music industry; overcoming racism while touring the Deep South; and ending his drug addiction.
The history of hip-hop style
"Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip-Hop Style," a new exhibit at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, explores the origins of how street style mixed with European luxury brands (thanks to bootlegs).
The origins of hip-hop fashion
"Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip-Hop Style" is a new exhibit at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh pays a visit, and talks with hip-hop legends Slick Rick and Dapper Dan about how New York street style mixed with European luxury brands may be in vogue, but its roots are in hip-hop.
The rise of video game music
Just as video games have become more sophisticated and detailed, so has the music composed for video games, with lush orchestral scores written to fit an individual's gameplay. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at how the field of video game music has exploded, with symphony concerts of video game music. He also talks with "Old World" composer Christopher Tin, who is among the first to be nominated for a Grammy Award for music written specifically for video games and other interactive media.
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Technology
Report: China can spy on people using microchips
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
ChatGPT launches new detection tool
The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
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Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Scientists in China are cloning "super cows"
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
Investors eye water rights amid drought
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
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Off-duty NYPD officer shot, wounded while trying to buy car in Brooklyn
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
Man arrested for leaving dead fish at "Goonies" house after Coast Guard rescue
Jericho Labonte, 35, also stole the boat that he piloted into the choppy waters of the Columbia River, police said.
Police arrest man in case of missing zoo monkeys
Dallas police said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with two monkeys who went missing last week from the Dallas Zoo. The suspect is also charged in connection with the temporary disappearance of a leopard last month. The monkeys were found unharmed in an abandoned house.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Arrests made in "cartel-style execution" that killed 6 people, including a baby
One of the suspects was arrested after a gunbattle, a sheriff said.
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Space
Spacewalk underway, and more space news
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Here Comes the Sun: Mark Cuban and more
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban sits down with Jim Axelrod to discuss his company, Cost Plus Drugs, what it’s like to be the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and how he got to where he is today. Then, Luke Burbank travels to Mandan, North Dakota, to learn about the creation of the National Day Calendar. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Full interview: Sen. Booker on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired on Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he is continuing to work to craft a deal in the Senate to reform police practices, after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for changes.
U.S.-China relations on edge amid spy balloon fallout
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the latest fallout from the Biden administration shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon after it traveled across the U.S.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 5
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the high stakes diplomatic drama over the Chinese spy balloon is intensifying, as we learn more about what the Chinese may have discovered from their soaring surveillance. We ask Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz how the incident will impact our already strained relationship with China. Then, following the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by the Memphis police, we'll take a look at efforts to renew police reform with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.