China locks down area around world's biggest iPhone factory due to COVID cases
The government didn't say whether the move was related to cases at the plant but did report dozens of COVID cases in the city where it's located.
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Shanghai Disneyland visitors locked in park for hours for COVID tests
China's draconian "zero-COVID" policy has kept infection rates relatively low, but at a high cost as businesses struggle with repeated shutdowns.
Will updated boosters outperform original shots? White House still hopeful
Recent small studies, not yet peer-reviewed, suggested the new boosters may not be significantly better than the original vaccine formula.
U.S. could face "tripledemic" amid exodus of health care workers
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
China starts using a COVID-19 vaccine inhaled through the mouth
Needle-free vaccines may persuade people who don't like shots to get vaccinated and help expand vaccination in poor countries because they're easier to administer.
Biden gets updated COVID booster, urges Americans to do the same
The president touted new efforts by companies to get the shots in more arms ahead of an expected surge in new infections.
Math, reading scores see decline amid pandemic, new report says
Math and reading scores for 4th and 8th graders have plummeted since 2019, a new report shows.
CDC director tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms
According to a statement, the public health agency's director is up to date with her vaccines.
Strict COVID-19 policies drive people out of Hong Kong
Over the past year, more than 100,000 people have left — a record.
China deletes reports of teen girl's death in COVID quarantine center
Videos appearing to show the teen died in a quarantine center without medical attention were scrubbed from the internet as Communist leaders gathered in Beijing.
Why CDC advisers voted to add COVID vaccines to routine immunizations
The agency says the move is only intended to "streamline clinical guidance" for doctors.
Pandemic linked to increase in U.S. pregnancy-related deaths, report says
Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19 being a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported last year.
COVID-19 is still a global health emergency, WHO says
The committee acknowledged that the pandemic has gotten better, but believes the world must remain vigilant as the COVID-19 virus has proven unpredictable.
NIH investigates Boston University COVID experiments amid controversy
Boston University says its research with "chimeric recombinant" viruses did not lead to a "gain of function."
New ad campaign touts "big update" to COVID vaccines
The daily pace of new shots administered is once again slowing, following an uptick last month.
"Pretty troublesome": New COVID variant BQ.1 growing rapidly
The CDC said BQ.1 and one of its descendants, BQ.1.1, represent "a small but fast-growing subset of the Omicron variant."
Will COVID spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe
Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and updated boosters to prepare for a possible fall or winter surge.
How much better are updated COVID boosters?
New findings are the first released from human clinical trials examining the bivalent booster shots that have been rolled out across the country.
FDA and CDC clear updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
The decision by federal health officials expands access to the updated shots for younger children.
Japan ditches COVID restrictions to welcome back foreign tourists
After more than 2 years starved of travelers - and their money - Japan badly needs an influx, but one key group won't be back right away.
Illinois guaranteed income program to give residents $500 a month
More than 90,000 people have applied for 3,250 slots in the nation's largest publicly funded basic income program.
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, has COVID in U.K. prison, wife says
Stella Assange is battling her husband's extradition to the U.S. to stand trial for divulging U.S. military secrets about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
China imposes new COVID lockdowns as cases triple
Leaders don't want a major outbreak to cast a pall over the once-in-5-years party gathering in Beijing, but their strict "zero-COVID" approach has taken a toll.
New COVID boosters off to slower start than previous flu shot campaigns
The White House defended its decision not to release specific goals for the fall booster rollout.
CDC ending daily reporting of COVID case and death data
The shift comes as federal health officials are bracing for a renewed wave of COVID-19 infections this fall and winter.
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Only 4.4% of Black people needing substance use treatment received it at a specialty facility in 2020, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This clip from the documentary film "Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America" explores the lack of equity in accessing treatment and tells the story of Carleah Summers, a woman who created a transitional home for mothers recovering from substance use disorder and their children.
Christina Applegate: "I wish I had paid attention" to early MS symptoms
The actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in 2021.
FAA inundated with complaints over shrinking airline seats
The FAA has no standards for seat dimensions. More than 26,000 people submitted comments about whether that should change.
Inside Planned Parenthood's first abortion clinic on wheels
The RV is equipped with two exam rooms, a waiting area and a lab.
Chicken sold at Costco recalled because it may contain plastic
About 148,000 pounds of Foster Farms chicken patties were shipped to the retailer's distribution centers in five states.
Living with Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome affects an estimated 350,000 to 450,000 Americans, including "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud. He speaks with others living with the condition, and explores the latest available treatments.
Mobile abortion clinic to open in Illinois
Planned Parenthood in Illinois will soon begin offering abortion services in a mobile RV along the Missouri border. Advocates say it will provide opportunities for needed health care for women unable to access abortion services. But critics say the office is soliciting women who will be unable to get follow-up care. Adriana Diaz reports.
1 in 3 women of reproductive age now live over hour away from abortion clinic
Before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, the average travel time to a clinic was less than 30 minutes.
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.
Pfizer: RSV shot for pregnant women shields babies
Help could finally be on the way for one of the fastest-spreading illnesses among children, a respiratory illness known as RSV. Janet Shamlian has the latest on a new vaccine that could be approved by the end of the year.
Dry shampoos containing benzene remain on shelves, study finds
Spray-on products including Not Your Mother's and Church & Dwight's Batiste found to contain cancer-causing chemical.
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Winning numbers for $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot announced
The fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history could soar to the largest ever if no one wins the top prize in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
Kyrie Irving and Nets to donate $500,000 to anti-hate groups
In a statement, Irving admitted to being "aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility."
Christina Applegate: "I wish I had paid attention" to early MS symptoms
The actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in 2021.
Biden says "democracy is on the ballot" in midterms speech
The midterms are less than a week away, and a slew of 2020 election deniers are running for office.
Daniel Radcliffe defends speaking out against J.K. Rowling's controversial comments
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about why, back in 2020, he chose to speak out against the comments made by the "Harry Potter" author.
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Winning numbers for $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot announced
The fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history could soar to the largest ever if no one wins the top prize in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
Inflation is fueling an increase in home heating costs, but there are ways to save
Families can expect to pay nearly 18% more to heat their homes this winter.
CBS and Les Moonves reach settlement with N.Y. attorney general
The New York Attorney General's Office said the majority of the settlement funds will be returned to company shareholders.
How some companies are skirting NYC's new pay transparency law
Overly broad salary ranges give job seekers little intel and could even dissuade them from applying, experts say.
No, the U.S. is not about to run out of diesel
The U.S. has a 25 day supply of diesel fuel, but refineries are continuing to add to that.
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How to watch election night results and live coverage
CBS News will be covering election results on all platforms throughout the evening on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Biden says "democracy is on the ballot" in midterms speech
The midterms are less than a week away, and a slew of 2020 election deniers are running for office.
How to qualify for $13 billion aimed at cutting energy costs
Americans can get additional help through a federal energy-assistance program or through funding to upgrade your home.
Ethiopian government, Tigray agree on "permanent" end to 2-year civil war
Ethiopia's warring sides formally agreed to a "permanent cessation of hostilities" during peace negotiations in South Africa.
After Jan. 6, Oath Keeper talked about hanging Pelosi "from the lamppost"
In the recording, from Jan. 10, 2021, Rhodes also said Oath Keepers "should have brought rifles" to the Capitol.
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Equity of Access
Only 4.4% of Black people needing substance use treatment received it at a specialty facility in 2020, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This clip from the documentary film "Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America" explores the lack of equity in accessing treatment and tells the story of Carleah Summers, a woman who created a transitional home for mothers recovering from substance use disorder and their children.
Christina Applegate: "I wish I had paid attention" to early MS symptoms
The actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in 2021.
FAA inundated with complaints over shrinking airline seats
The FAA has no standards for seat dimensions. More than 26,000 people submitted comments about whether that should change.
Inside Planned Parenthood's first abortion clinic on wheels
The RV is equipped with two exam rooms, a waiting area and a lab.
Chicken sold at Costco recalled because it may contain plastic
About 148,000 pounds of Foster Farms chicken patties were shipped to the retailer's distribution centers in five states.
World
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Officials urge Harry Potter fans to stop leaving socks at Dobby beach memorial
Fans often come to leave socks at the location where the house elf's funeral was filmed.
North Korea keeps up missile barrage with suspected ICBM
The Japanese government initially said at least one of the missiles flew over its northern territory, but later said there were no overflies.
Beauty pageant queens reveal they secretly got married
Beauty pageant queens Fabiola Valentín, from Puerto Rico, and Mariana Varela, from Argentina, secretly tied the knot.
Ethiopian government, Tigray agree on "permanent" end to 2-year civil war
Ethiopia's warring sides formally agreed to a "permanent cessation of hostilities" during peace negotiations in South Africa.
Protests rage in Brazil even as Bolsonaro appears to accept defeat
The president stopped short of conceding victory to his leftist election opponent, but told his nation he would obey the constitution.
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Officials urge Harry Potter fans to stop leaving socks at Dobby beach memorial
Fans often come to leave socks at the location where the house elf's funeral was filmed.
Christina Applegate: "I wish I had paid attention" to early MS symptoms
The actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in 2021.
Daniel Radcliffe defends speaking out against J.K. Rowling's controversial comments
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about why, back in 2020, he chose to speak out against the comments made by the "Harry Potter" author.
Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to head and torso, autopsy finds
Takeoff was fatally shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.
Beauty pageant queens reveal they secretly got married
Beauty pageant queens Fabiola Valentín, from Puerto Rico, and Mariana Varela, from Argentina, secretly tied the knot.
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Musk says he wants to charge $8 a month for Twitter verification badge
The blue check feature would be part of Twitter Blue, which costs $5 a month.
Netflix launches $7 a month ad-supported plan — with limits
Streaming company's new plan excludes some content, while viewers won't be able to download shows.
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.
Elon Musk's leadership style as Twitter head
Changes are coming for Twitter's platform as billionaire Elon Musk takes over. But what does that mean for users? Andy Wu, assistant professor at Harvard business school, and Goran Calic, associate professor at the Degroot school of business at McMaster University, join CBS News to discuss.
Hate speech spiked on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover, study finds
The number of hate speech-filled tweets increased by 4.7 times an hour immediately following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, researchers found.
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Permanent daylight saving time would reduce deer collisions, study finds
There is a 16% increase in deer-vehicle collisions in the week following the shift to standard time, according to the study.
Pfizer: RSV shot for pregnant women shields babies
Help could finally be on the way for one of the fastest-spreading illnesses among children, a respiratory illness known as RSV. Janet Shamlian has the latest on a new vaccine that could be approved by the end of the year.
Blue whales are "canaries" for microplastic consumption, study finds
The estimate is conservative, one researcher said, but shows the whales are "canaries in the coal mine" for a potentially toxic problem for other animals, including humans.
Whales off the California coast consume up to 10 million microplastics every day, study finds
A new study found that blue whales off California's coast are consuming about 10,000,000 pieces of microplastics every day — an amount that could be potentially toxic to the whales and other animals that end up with the pollutants in their systems.
"Planet killer" asteroids discovered hiding in sun's glare
The massive space rock could be "very bad for life as we know it" if it collided with Earth.
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At least 3 men shot; 9 detained in suspected human smuggling incident
Investigators are still unsure exactly where the shooting took place.
Parkland gunman sentenced to life in prison, called a "monster"
Those who spoke went to a lectern about 20 feet from the 24-year-old gunman, stared him in the eye and let out their anger and grief.
17-year-old arrested in shooting of Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.
Robinson, 23, was shot twice in the right leg on Aug. 28 near a lively strip of clubs, bars and restaurants along H Street in northeast Washington.
Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to head and torso, autopsy finds
Takeoff was fatally shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.
Parkland school shooter gets life in prison
The gunman responsible for killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018 was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez was outside the courthouse.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket on classified Space Force mission
The fourth flight of the nation's most powerful operational rocket was its first carrying a fully classified Space Force payload.
"Planet killer" asteroids discovered hiding in sun's glare
The massive space rock could be "very bad for life as we know it" if it collided with Earth.
The science behind NASA's "smiling" sun
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
NASA launches new UFO study
The team conducting the study includes former astronaut Scott Kelly along with 15 other scientists and experts.
Orionid meteor shower expected to peak Friday morning
The Orionids travel at 148,000 mph and, because of their speed, can sometimes become fireballs when they enter Earth's atmosphere, NASA said.
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Evidence in the kidnapping of Schanda Handley
As soon as Schanda Handley was rescued, she told police she believed her estranged husband was behind her kidnapping. See the evidence that convinced investigators he was responsible.
The Kristin Smart disappearance
A podcast reignited interest in the cold case of Kristin Smart who went missing from her college campus in 1996. In October 2022, a California jury found longtime suspect Paul Flores guilty of her murder.
Marianne Shockley death investigation: Ecstasy, "evil" and a hot tub
What began as a day of barhopping would end with two dead and questions about who was responsible for the death of the University of Georgia professor.
Angela Lansbury 1925-2022
A look back at the career of the five-time Tony Award-winner and three-time Oscar-nominee, who won her largest audience on the long-running mystery series "Murder, She Wrote."
The 50 best colleges by value for 2023, ranked
These U.S. colleges promise students the most return on their education investment
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11/2: Red and Blue
A look at Georgia's tight Senate race; Over half of midterm GOP candidates question 2020 election results.
CVS, Walgreens announce $10B opioid settlement
The nation's two largest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, announced they are settling lawsuits over their roles in the opioid crisis to the tune of $5 billion each. CBS News' Elaine Quijano speaks with Peter Mougey, who represented affected communities in these settlements, about where the money is going and what this means for future cases.
Full speech: Biden on democracy
President Joe Biden on Wednesday reminded Americans that the upcoming election is the first major election since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol -- and there are still election deniers on the ballot. "I wish I could say the assault on our democracy ended that day. But I cannot," Mr. Biden said. Watch the full speech.
11/2: CBS News Prime Time
Elaine Quijano reports on President Biden's appeal for democracy ahead of Election Day, the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike, and Iran's possible plan to execute protesters.
Former foster kid fosters his Florida community
Doug Miller, a former foster kid, uses his restaurant to help support foster kids. After Hurricane Ian, he expanded its mission to help feed his community. Manuel Bojorquez shares more.