Should CDC cut the 5-day COVID isolation guidelines? Experts weigh in.
The CDC is reportedly weighing a revision to COVID-19 guidance which could allow people who test positive to return to work sooner.
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COVID variant JN.1 now more than 90% of cases, CDC estimates
Early data suggests the COVID vaccines have effectiveness against the recent JN.1 variant.
COVID variant JN.1 is not more severe, early CDC data suggests
More than 8 in 10 cases of COVID-19 are now estimated to be the JN.1 variant.
Lawmakers questioned Fauci about "lab leak" COVID theory in marathon interview
Sources in the room for Fauci's two-day interview told CBS News the meeting was cordial, but also revealed the intense and fractious political divide over his legacy and work.
Nearly 10,000 died from COVID last month amid JN.1 spread, WHO says
The World Health Organization's top official pointed to holiday gatherings and the spread of the JN.1 variant as factors behind nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide in December.
COVID-19 cases are rising. What do you need to know now?
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
Florida official takes aim at COVID vaccines with "misleading" claims, FDA says
Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo has previously taken aim at the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines with claims that federal health officials called "implausible" and "misleading."
Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
New COVID variant JN.1 surges to 44% of cases, CDC estimates
The prevalence of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 looks to be highest in New York and New Jersey, where it makes up more than half of cases.
Are COVID symptoms still the same? What to know about the JN.1 wave
Most COVID-19 symptoms and guidelines for testing and treatment remain largely unchanged as cases from the JN.1 variant rise.
WHO declares JN.1 a COVID "variant of interest." Here's what that means.
The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is spreading, but health officials say the symptoms are not more severe and the added public health risk is "low."
COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
How Tennessee's "high-dosage tutoring" is helping students
Test scores have dropped nationwide since the pandemic, but Tennessee is using a combination of relief funds and grants to pay for tutoring to help get kids back up to speed.
COVID-19 increasing again, especially in Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, CDC says
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
GOP presidential hopefuls use Trump's COVID record to court vaccine skeptics
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and other Republican contenders have made statements appealing to the anti-vaccine leanings of the party's base.
Man stole nearly $8 million in COVID relief aid to buy private island in Florida
Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh is now serving five and half years in federal prison.
Not yet vaccinated? Now's the time before Thanksgiving, CDC says
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
Court rules Carnival Cruises was negligent during COVID-19 outbreak
About 900 COVID-19 cases were linked to the 2020 cruise, which docked in Australia after an outbreak onboard.
John Legend talks updated COVID vaccine, keeping his family protected
In an interview on "CBS Mornings," John Legend talks about getting the updated COVID vaccine: "I believe in making sure everyone in my family is protected."
"Long colds" may exist, researchers find while studying long COVID
Researchers found that people with acute respiratory infections who tested negative for COVID-19 could still experience long-term symptoms including coughing, stomach pain and diarrhea.
FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
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Florida defies CDC as measles outbreak erupts at school
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia
Wendy Williams' team revealed she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Nationwide recalls of biometric gun safes that don't keep kids out
Safes have reportedly been opened by dozens of unauthorized users, including a six-year-old, safety regulator says.
Alabama patient says embryo ruling has "derailed a lot of hope" for IVF
Alabama patients are in limbo with IVF treatments being put on hold following the state supreme court's ruling that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.
FDA warns against devices that claim to measure blood sugar without needles
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous, the FDA is warning.
IVF concerns after Alabama ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization have the same rights as living children, prompting the state's largest hospital to temporarily halt IVF treatments.The ruling is having a significant impact on individuals facing fertility challenges in the state.
Fertility treatment costs are out of reach for many, even with insurance
For lower-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.
Insulin still too costly for some after price caps
The maximum monthly price for insulin was recently capped at $35 for millions. But many don't qualify and struggle to afford the life-saving medication. Roxana Saberi has more.
Alabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after ruling
The University of Alabama's hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatment after the state's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are considered people. Meg Oliver takes a look at what the ruling means in Alabama and nationwide.
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Florida defies CDC as measles outbreak erupts at school
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
More than half of college grads are stuck in jobs that don't require degrees
Half of college grads are underemployed, spending years at jobs that don't utilize their acquired skills.
U.S. warns Russia against nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon
The Biden administration recently issued direct warnings to the Russian government against deploying a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News.
The designer of the first Black Barbie reflects on her legacy
"Everything Barbie was, I wanted Black Barbie to be the opposite," said Kitty Black Perkins who designed the first Black Barbie doll that debuted in 1980.
Students demand universities kick Starbucks off campus
NYU and Georgetown said they'll review students' petitions, while noting the brand is mostly served by unionized foodservice workers on their campuses.
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More than half of college grads are stuck in jobs that don't require degrees
Half of college grads are underemployed, spending years at jobs that don't utilize their acquired skills.
Students demand universities kick Starbucks off campus
NYU and Georgetown said they'll review students' petitions, while noting the brand is mostly served by unionized foodservice workers on their campuses.
S&P 500, Dow rally to new records after Nvidia's earnings report
Nvidia's stock price surged after delivering another blowout quarter, setting off a rally in other tech stocks that carried Wall Street to another record high.
Cybersecurity breach at UnitedHealth subsidiary causes some Rx delays
Several small pharmacies in the Midwest and California reported problems filling prescriptions after an ongoing cybersecurity issue at Change Healthcare.
Nearly a third of employees admit to workplace romance since office return
Nearly 30% of workers say they've had at least once romantic relationship with a colleague since returning to the office.
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U.S. warns Russia against nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon
The Biden administration recently issued direct warnings to the Russian government against deploying a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News.
Alleged weapons smugglers to face charges in U.S. after Navy SEALs' deaths
Prosecutors said that the vessel was transporting components for medium-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship cruise missiles, as well as a warhead.
U.S. charges head of Russian bank with sanctions evasion, arrests 2 others
Andrey Kostin and two U.S.-based co-conspirators are accused of using shell companies and laundering money to help Kostin profit from his assets.
Biden meets with Alexey Navalny's wife and daughter
"The President expressed his admiration for [Alexey] Navalny's extraordinary courage and his legacy of fighting against corruption and for a free and democratic Russia," the White House said.
Government shutdown threat returns as Congress wraps up recess
Lawmakers are set to return to Capitol Hill with only a matter of days to avert a partial government shutdown.
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Florida defies CDC as measles outbreak erupts at school
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia
Wendy Williams' team revealed she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Nationwide recalls of biometric gun safes that don't keep kids out
Safes have reportedly been opened by dozens of unauthorized users, including a six-year-old, safety regulator says.
Alabama patient says embryo ruling has "derailed a lot of hope" for IVF
Alabama patients are in limbo with IVF treatments being put on hold following the state supreme court's ruling that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.
FDA warns against devices that claim to measure blood sugar without needles
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous, the FDA is warning.
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Deadly fire guts apartment building in Valencia, Spain
A deadly fire that gutted an apartment building in Valencia, Spain, spread with devastating speed due to combustible cladding, an expert says.
U.S. warns Russia against nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon
The Biden administration recently issued direct warnings to the Russian government against deploying a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News.
Boyfriend of Los Angeles ballet dancer detained in Russia speaks out
The only contact Van Heerden has had with his girlfriend Ksenia Khavana since her detention in Russia is via letters, which he says go through vetting protocols.
Alleged weapons smugglers to face charges in U.S. after Navy SEALs' deaths
Prosecutors said that the vessel was transporting components for medium-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship cruise missiles, as well as a warhead.
U.S. charges head of Russian bank with sanctions evasion, arrests 2 others
Andrey Kostin and two U.S.-based co-conspirators are accused of using shell companies and laundering money to help Kostin profit from his assets.
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Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia
Wendy Williams' team revealed she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Jenny Slate on new stand-up special
Comedian and actress Jenny Slate joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her second stand-up special, “Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional.”
Ziggy Marley on success of Bob Marley biopic
Grammy-winning artist Ziggy Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, talks about his journey in preserving his father's legacy through cinema.
Trio thwarted Don Henley's bid to reclaim stolen lyrics, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinski peddled the lyrics while knowing their ownership history was shaky at best.
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top country charts
Beyoncé became the first Black woman to score a No. 1 hit in the history of Billboard's Hot Country Songs.
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AT&T restores service after nationwide outage
AT&T says cellular service has been restored to all customers following a nationwide outage Thursday morning. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on the ongoing investigation into what caused the issue.
Nationwide outage impacts AT&T customers
Tens of thousands of AT&T customers across the U.S. were impacted by a cell service outage Thursday. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Oklahoma man hacked government auction site to buy cars for a buck
Man bid thousands of dollars for vehicles and jewelry, then breached website and changed prices to $1, feds say.
Map shows where AT&T outages hit cellphone users across the U.S.
Thousands of AT&T customers reported cellphone service outages across the U.S. Here's a map of where people reported problems.
FDA warns against devices that claim to measure blood sugar without needles
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous, the FDA is warning.
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Commercial moon lander enters lunar orbit ahead of Thursday landing try
Now in lunar orbit, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will attempt a touchdown near the moon's south pole Thursday.
Major U.S. cities are sinking, NASA images show
Images shared by NASA show the U.S. East Coast is actually sinking — including the land that holds major cities like New York and Baltimore.
Slow rollout for EV charging stations
While carmakers are ramping up their rollouts of electric vehicles, the construction of EV charging stations has lagged far behind. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Startups take on new carbon capture solutions
Amid growing concerns over climate change, startup companies are at the forefront of developing innovative carbon capture strategies to combat rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere. This process faces scrutiny for potentially enabling the world's largest polluters.
Major Wall Street firms exit climate group
The New York Times reports several major investment firms are leaving a group founded to fight climate change. Aron Cramer, CEO of Business for Social Responsibility, joins CBS News to break down the controversy.
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Man allegedly stabs another passenger mid-flight
A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a fellow passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight last month. The attack is yet another in a string of frightening mid-flight incidents from the last few weeks. Carter Evans reports.
Shannon Gooden fired 100+ rounds at Burnsville responders after claiming he was unarmed, BCA says
New details from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reveal the suspect in the killings of three first responders during a standoff in Burnsville last weekend had fired more than 100 rounds after claiming he was unarmed.
CBP officers seize 6.5 tons of meth, largest ever at a port
Officers found methamphetamine valued at more than $117 million after referring a tractor-trailer for a secondary inspection.
Manhattan DA on murder suspect's extradition
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg took questions Thursday in response to an Arizona prosecutor who is refusing to extradite a suspect, Raad Almansoori, who is wanted in New York for murder. The prosecutor, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, said she doesn't trust Bragg.
Patients of Army doctor accused of sexual abuse describe betrayal of trust
Army investigation into pain doctor Maj. Michael Stockin could yield hundreds of victims, lawyer for patients told CBS News.
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What NASA hopes to achieve with moon lander
History was made Thursday as the U.S. returned to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Washington Post reporter Christian Davenport joins CBS News to examine the lunar lander mission.
When and where to see February's micromoon, known as the Snow Moon
February's full moon, the Snow Moon, is also a micromoon.
First U.S. moon landing in decades touches down
Houston-based Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander touched down on the lunar surface Thursday, marking the first U.S. moon landing since 1972. Mark Strassmann has the story.
U.S. achieves first moon landing since 1972
The U.S. successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon Thursday for the first time since 1972. The craft, dubbed "Odysseus," is operated by the private company Intuitive Machines. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins with more.
First U.S. moon landing since 1972 to happen
Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based private company, is attempting to land its Odysseus lander on the moon Thursday. If successful, it will also mark the first U.S. moon landing since 1972 and first ever by a private company. CBS News space consultant William Harwood breaks down what to expect.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Kassanndra Cantrell disappearance: Inside the investigation
Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat?
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What's behind the rise in labor productivity?
Business sector productivity — the output per American worker — has grown more than 3% for three consecutive quarters, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New York Times economics reporter Ben Casselman joins CBS News to discuss why productivity is rising and what it means for workers and consumers.
What NASA hopes to achieve with moon lander
History was made Thursday as the U.S. returned to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Washington Post reporter Christian Davenport joins CBS News to examine the lunar lander mission.
Biden weighs asylum crackdown
President Biden is considering cracking down on asylum claims at the southern border and could cite the same law former President Donald Trump used when he enforced a travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, three people familiar with the plans tell CBS News. Immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the law works.
Judge: Texas school can restrict hair length
A Texas judge ruled Thursday that a Houston-area school district did not violate a law intended to prevent race-based discrimination when it suspended a Black teen over the length of his locs hairstyle. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca breaks down the case.
AT&T restores service after nationwide outage
AT&T says cellular service has been restored to all customers following a nationwide outage Thursday morning. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on the ongoing investigation into what caused the issue.