2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
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What a former CDC director says about Omicron
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.
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.
U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Gottlieb says WHO could be playing a role in "global leadership" in getting vaccines around the world
"It's largely a political body. It's not on the ground," Gottlieb told "Face the Nation."
Study shows men spread COVID particles more than women and children
And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.
Cruise disembarks in New Orleans with at least 17 COVID cases
At least one of the infections on the Norwegian Breakaway was a crew member suspected of having the new Omicron variant.
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, December 5, 2021.
Omicron: What we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is already spreading in some U.S. communities.
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.
South Africa probing "sharp increase" in hospitalized children with COVID
Officials say the Omicron variant is driving a "steep rise" of cases across the country.
Ford, Google delay January return-to-office dates
Ford follows in Google's footsteps as the Omicron variant derails companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.
Unvaccinated Nevada state workers to pay insurance surcharge
Public employees in the Silver state who haven't gotten shots will pay up to $55 a month, starting July 2022.
What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.
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
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.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
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.
Health
U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
230,000 pounds of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
Study shows men spread COVID particles more than women and children
And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.
Cruise disembarks in New Orleans with at least 17 COVID cases
At least one of the infections on the Norwegian Breakaway was a crew member suspected of having the new Omicron variant.
Omicron: What we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is already spreading in some U.S. communities.
Petroleum found in well water near Pearl Harbor, Navy says
The well has been shut down since Sunday.
Ford, Google delay January return-to-office dates
Ford follows in Google's footsteps as the Omicron variant derails companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.
U.S.
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Coming to a grocery store near you: Low-carbon beef
Colin Beal grew up in a ranching family. Now he's working to curb the environmental damage caused by cattle.
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 targets hybrid work-home life
The device got its biggest upgrade since 2014, including new audio and video for streaming calls.
Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
This TikTok trucker wants to get more women driving big rigs
Clarissa Rankin dispenses wisdom on the trucker's life from the cab of her 18-wheeler, named Sparkle.
2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Politics
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Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Lawmakers inch closer to debt ceiling solution
House lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the Senate to raise the debt limit with a majority rather than 60 votes.
Meadows says he won't cooperate with January 6 committee
Meadows said he believes the courts will be forced to weigh in on the dispute over executive privilege.
Chris Cuomo drops SiriusXM show after being fired from CNN
Former anchor faces claims after being fired for trying to help older brother, former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, deal with harassment allegations.
Health
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U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
230,000 pounds of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
MoneyWatch
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CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
San Diego man sues for discrimination over natural hair style
Case against Encore Global is first to invoke California's CROWN Act prohibiting hairstyle discrimination.
Experts say economy needs some pandemic retirees to "unretire"
Americans are already working more days, longer hours and later in life than people in other industrial countries, but the average age of retirement ticked down during the pandemic.
World
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Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
China's lunar rover spots mysterious "hut" on far side of moon
The rover will spend the next few months trying to find out what the cube-shaped object really is.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
UAE moving official workweek to Monday through Friday
Government employees would work a half-day on Friday, the traditional Muslim holy day, and then take Saturday and Sunday off.
Haitian gang releases 3 more hostages, U.S. religious group says
There are 12 adults and five children in the group of 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, including an 8-month-old.
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Entertainment
Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.
Amanda Gorman on future goals
Bestselling author and poet Amanda Gorman is releasing her third book of the year, "Call Us What We Carry." In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Gorman reveals what the past year has truly been like for her after being thrust into the spotlight following her performance at President Biden's inauguration ceremony.
"Reading Rainbow" to return after 15-year hiatus
"Reading Rainbow Live" will stick with the structure of the original version, but young viewers will be able to engage with the live show via the virtual platform.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Classic TV show "Reading Rainbow" to return
"Reading Rainbow" is making a comeback, hoping to reach a new generation of kids after more than 15 years off the air. "CBS Mornings" spoke with the show's creative director, Amy Guglielmo, and one of the new co-hosts, Rohit Gopal.
Technology
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Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 targets hybrid work-home life
The device got its biggest upgrade since 2014, including new audio and video for streaming calls.
Metaverse now: The top AR and VR devices you can buy today
The metaverse isn't just a concept — with the right gear, you can start exploring it immediately. Here's how.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
Science
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Groups hope to save Florida's manatees amid record deaths
Humans caused this problem and we need to fix it, said Cora Berchem, who works for the nonprofit Save the Manatee.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers
It’s been a devastating year for Florida manatees, with more than 1,000 deaths, mostly from starvation — a new record. Seagrass, their main food source, has been ravaged by algae “super blooms,” as CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Tracy visited the dedicated people trying to protect and rescue these gentle giants.
What a former CDC director says about Omicron
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
Crime
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Jussie Smollett again denies faking attack: "There was no hoax"
Smollett is facing six felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about what happened that night.
Man admits to another killing just before his execution
David Neal Cox said he killed his sister-in-law in 2007 and provided detailed instructions on where investigators could find her remains, a prosecutor said.
Boyfriend of missing Florida woman charged with murder
Collin Knapp, 30, was arrested after tests showed blood on his clothing linked to 34-year-old Kathleen Moore, the sheriff said.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Third party to probe events before Michigan school shooting
"It's critically important to the victims, our staff and our entire community that a full and transparent accounting be made," the district superintendent said.
Space
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China's lunar rover spots mysterious "hut" on far side of moon
The rover will spend the next few months trying to find out what the cube-shaped object really is.
Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
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.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – December 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
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
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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.
Bronx dad makes homemade food for homeless
Marty Rogers has fed the homeless on Thanksgiving for 44 years. He organizes a holiday meal at his church, Immaculate Conception, in the Bronx borough of New York. But he's been inspired to do more, so he created "Hope Walks" – a way to feed people in need multiple times a week.
Nunes leaving Congress to work for Trump
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, a longtime Trump ally from California, is resigning his seat in the House to become CEO of Trump's new media company. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has details.
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.
Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.