Facebook delays January office deadline for its workers
Parent company Meta will allow employees to work remotely for an additional three to five months.
Coronavirus Crisis
Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
A preliminary study from Pfizer and BioNTech suggest that a booster shot might be the best way to combat Omicron.
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.
More than 50 cities competing for remote workers
Cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma, are competing for workers who are up for grabs now that they can work from anywhere.
Judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors
A federal judge in Georgia issued a stay Tuesday to bar enforcement of the mandate nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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
Early data suggest a booster will be needed to protect against infection.
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.
Health
Facebook delays January office deadline for its workers
Parent company Meta will allow employees to work remotely for an additional three to five months.
White House addresses maternal mortality crisis in U.S.
The U.S. has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation in the world.
Nearly 500,000 adult bed rails recalled after two asphyxiated
Consumers urged to return four models sold at medical supply stores nationwide and online by Amazon and Walmart.
How do you pronounce Omicron?
The new COVID-19 strain is on a list of words that have proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on TV to pronounce.
"Mr. Optimist": Michael J. Fox reflects 30 years after Parkinson's diagnosis
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old.
Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
A preliminary study from Pfizer and BioNTech suggest that a booster shot might be the best way to combat Omicron.
Navy ordered to take further action on water contamination in Hawaii
Residents say the water has contributed to an array of health problems like vomiting, diarrhea and skin irritation.
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.
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.
U.S.
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39 soldiers to get Purple Hearts after CBS News investigation
The soldiers told CBS News they originally did not receive the award due to politics and felt pressure to downplay their injuries.
Four-day workweek gains traction among some in Congress
A bill to cap Americans' work week at 32 hours, and pay overtime above that, is an idea gaining popularity globally.
Kellogg's says it will permanently replace striking workers
Workers voted down a five-year offer from the cereal maker that included 3% raises and cost-of-living adjustments.
The best places to work in 2021, ranked
Glassdoor has ranked large employers across the US... and a lot of the big tech companies aren't at the top
Facebook delays January office deadline for its workers
Parent company Meta will allow employees to work remotely for an additional three to five months.
Politics
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Four-day workweek gains traction among some in Congress
A bill to cap Americans' work week at 32 hours, and pay overtime above that, is an idea gaining popularity globally.
Supreme Court scrutinizes tuition program in religious liberty case
A decision from the Supreme Court is expected by summer of 2022.
Senate expected to vote on nullifying Biden vaccine mandate
At least two Democratic senators indicate they'll support the measure, likely ensuring its passage, though the House would also have to approve the bill.
Calls for removal of Boebert after anti-Muslim remarks
The Colorado Republican was seen in a video describing anti-Muslim comments she made about Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat.
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."
Health
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Facebook delays January office deadline for its workers
Parent company Meta will allow employees to work remotely for an additional three to five months.
White House addresses maternal mortality crisis in U.S.
The U.S. has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation in the world.
Nearly 500,000 adult bed rails recalled after two asphyxiated
Consumers urged to return four models sold at medical supply stores nationwide and online by Amazon and Walmart.
How do you pronounce Omicron?
The new COVID-19 strain is on a list of words that have proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on TV to pronounce.
"Mr. Optimist": Michael J. Fox reflects 30 years after Parkinson's diagnosis
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old.
MoneyWatch
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Better CEO apologizes for firing 900 workers via Zoom call
Vishal Garg said he is sorry about mass firing, saying he failed to show "respect and appreciation" for workers.
Job openings near record high, with 11 million vacancies
Americans are still quitting at high rates, although fewer people handed in their resignations in October.
Four-day workweek gains traction among some in Congress
A bill to cap Americans' work week at 32 hours, and pay overtime above that, is an idea gaining popularity globally.
Cities in Illinois and Oklahoma are latest to lure remote workers with free land, cash
Cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma, are competing for workers who are up for grabs now that they can work from anywhere.
Black couple claims home value was underestimated due to race
A recent study finds homes in the nation's black neighborhoods are often undervalued by an average of $48,000.
World
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Germany bids Angela Merkel farewell as Olaf Scholz takes power
The man elected to take the helm of Europe's biggest economy as the new German Chancellor is a social democrat, but he'll share power with two other parties.
"Bizarre" coral reef sounds offer hope of recovery after destruction
Scientists say there's now hope that reefs previously destroyed by fishermen using explosives to kill massive amounts of fish can be restored.
France releases man held as possible suspect in Khashoggi murder
Khalid Alotaibi, 33, is wanted by Turkey to face justice over the brutal killing, but the man detained in Paris wasn't him.
Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
India's top military commander among 13 killed in helicopter crash
Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, who was the first person ever to hold the title, was killed along with his wife and 11 other people.
Entertainment
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"Mr. Optimist": Michael J. Fox reflects 30 years after Parkinson's diagnosis
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old.
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker returns
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, The Washington Ballet is performing “The Nutcracker” in-person. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to the dancers about what they learned while away from the stage.
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.
Technology
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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.
Trump social media venture facing hurdles
Federal regulators are now investigating the financing behind former President Trump's new social media startup. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins "CBSN AM" to break down the investigation and tell us more about the Trump social media venture.
Instagram CEO to testify before Senate committee on safety of teen users
An internal company research project from 2019 revealed that Instagram makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 teen girls.
Amazon Web Services suffers major outage
Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage that impacted popular websites and services, including those the company relies on to deliver packages.
Instagram rolls out new teen safety features
Instagram unveiled new measures aimed at protecting teens from harmful content on the platform. The announcement came a day before the company's CEO testifies to Congress. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Science
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"Bizarre" coral reef sounds offer hope of recovery after destruction
Scientists say there's now hope that reefs previously destroyed by fishermen using explosives to kill massive amounts of fish can be restored.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
A preliminary study from Pfizer and BioNTech suggest that a booster shot might be the best way to combat Omicron.
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.
Crime
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Former Saints player Glenn Foster Jr. dies in custody after arrest
The death of the 31-year-old was reported at a medical facility Monday in Northport, Alabama, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Trial takes dramatic turn after juror objects to manslaughter verdict
The victim's husband and her family and friends were left in shock as the jury declared itself deadlocked.
Defense rests in Josh Duggar trial
The former reality star, who appeared on "19 Kids and Counting" with his family, is charged with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.
Man arrested after allegedly setting Fox News Christmas tree on fire
The 50-foot tree filled with 10,000 glass ornaments and 100,000 lights was burned down.
Hate crimes up 100% in NYC, driven by anti-Asian crimes
Overall, there were 503 hate crimes this year as of December 5, up from 252 in 2020 — a 100% increase, the NYPD said.
Space
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Space
Space launch and lunar rover sighting
A Japanese billionaire has arrived for a stay on the International Space Station, and China's lunar rover spotted a cube-like object on the surface of the moon. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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.
Russians launch Japanese billionaire on visit to space station
Yusaku Maezawa's 12-day visit to the ISS will be the first by paying "space tourists" in more than a decade, but it's just a warm-up act for his planned moon shot with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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.
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The best places to work in 2021, ranked
Glassdoor has ranked large employers across the US... and a lot of the big tech companies aren't at the top
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.
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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.
Space launch and lunar rover sighting
A Japanese billionaire has arrived for a stay on the International Space Station, and China's lunar rover spotted a cube-like object on the surface of the moon. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Panel wants Mark Meadows held in contempt
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack is preparing to hold former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress over his refusal to appear. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
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.
Pfizer recommends boosters to fight Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is needed to fully protect against the Omicron variant. Recent studies show two doses of the shot are "significantly less effective at blocking the virus." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the new variant and the latest vaccine information.