Inmates on home confinement could be sent back to prison after pandemic
"I understand the system, but it's not fair to our families to have this pending over their heads," one inmate said.
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Health officials keeping "very close eye" on new COVID variant
The World Health Organization has dubbed Mu a "variant of interest," but the U.S. says it is not "an immediate threat" for the time being.
Here's how to time getting your COVID booster and flu shots
Flu season is right in front of us, even as the Delta variant has COVID-19 cases soaring. Hospitals are worried.
Child COVID-19 cases accounted for 22.4% of weekly cases in the U.S.
While several school districts are also requiring staff to get vaccinated and kids to wear masks, some states are resisting preventative measures.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
The IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship levels remain high as the Delta variant spreads.
Social Security is facing depletion earlier than expected
A shrinking workforce may also pose trouble for the program, which relies on payroll taxes to finance benefits.
Stunner: Japan's prime minister won't seek re-election
Yoshihide Suga has only been in office a year. His approval ratings are in shambles over his handling of the pandemic.
Delta variant, EU restrictions cast pall over travel sector
Pandemic is again leading business travelers to cancel trips, with airlines expecting their revenues to dip.
Prince Harry: "Where you're born" shouldn't dictate vaccine access
About 40% of the world has received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, but only 1.8% of people in low-income countries have received a dose.
Pfizer plans new vaccine packaging options that could help availability
The CDC expects that smaller packages of Pfizer's COVID vaccine may be available by October, according to a document from the agency obtained by CBS News.
New study reveals rate of "breakthrough" COVID cases
Data on more than 1 million vaccinated people in Britain shows the vaccines not only help prevent infection, but sharply reduce the risk of serious illness or hospitalization.
Florida funeral home workers try to keep up with the dying
"Every day is funerals and funerals and funerals," says one industry professional as the state faces COVID-19 surge.
Moderna asks FDA to evaluate its COVID-19 vaccine for booster
Biotech company said a third dose of its vaccine created "robust antibody responses" to the Delta variant.
"I GOT COVID": Joe Rogan says he's using unproven drug for treatment
Rogan said he "immediately threw the kitchen sink at it," taking several medications including an anti-parasite drug that health officials have repeatedly warned should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19.
COVID-19 outbreak linked to church camp, conference
More than 1,100 people from at least four states were exposed to COVID-19, either by attending the church activities or coming in close contact with someone who had.
Can you be fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
A growing number of employers around the U.S. are requiring workers to get their shots. Get used to it.
Hawaii health officials warn of medical oxygen shortage amid COVID wave
Daily medical oxygen consumption in Hawaii has increased by 250% since the beginning of August.
Pennsylvania to require masks for K-12 students, child care centers
Skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the state prompted Governor Tom Wolf to issue the mandate, which goes into effect September 7.
The new office return date at Google? Try 2022
As COVID-19 cases surge, Google is the latest major U.S. company to push its return-to-office date back to 2022.
Florida withholds school officials' pay over mask mandates
State's education chief says he's protecting parents' rights. Administrator says she's protecting students.
Starbucks workers launch rare campaign to form a union
Employees at three stores in New York state say they face chronic understaffing and unpredictable scheduling.
EU takes U.S. off safe travel list; backs COVID-19 travel restrictions
The recommendation is not binding on its 27 member states, and travel from the bloc to the U.S. is still restricted.
Vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization falls for oldest patients
Effectiveness in preventing hospitalization dropped to 80% among patients at least 75 years of age.
Feds open civil rights probe into states barring school mask mandates
The Department of Education has sent letters to Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Utah.
Japan's Paralympics joy marred by COVID anxiety
Surging coronavirus cases have filled ICU beds, forcing Japanese patients to recuperate at home in a reality that seems totally detached from the glory of the Games.
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Arthritis and sleep: Get a better night's rest
According to the Arthritis Foundation, as many as 80% of people living with arthritis have trouble sleeping at night, and sometimes that can create a cycle of insomnia and pain. Dr. George Cyril, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss how to manage arthritis and sleep.
"They said they were vitamins": Jail inmates unknowingly got ivermectin
"They used us as an experiment," one inmate told CBS News. "Just because we wear stripes and we make a few mistakes in life, doesn't make us less of a human."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Inmates on home confinement could be sent back to prison after pandemic
"I understand the system, but it's not fair to our families to have this pending over their heads," one inmate said.
Health officials keeping "very close eye" on new COVID variant
The World Health Organization has dubbed Mu a "variant of interest," but the U.S. says it is not "an immediate threat" for the time being.
Here's how to time getting your COVID booster and flu shots
Flu season is right in front of us, even as the Delta variant has COVID-19 cases soaring. Hospitals are worried.
Child COVID-19 cases accounted for 22.4% of weekly cases in the U.S.
While several school districts are also requiring staff to get vaccinated and kids to wear masks, some states are resisting preventative measures.
Texas abortion ban turns citizens into "bounty hunters"
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor condemns law's "cash prizes" for citizens "prosecuting their neighbors' medical procedures."
Prince Harry: "Where you're born" shouldn't dictate vaccine access
About 40% of the world has received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, but only 1.8% of people in low-income countries have received a dose.
Pfizer plans new vaccine packaging options that could help availability
The CDC expects that smaller packages of Pfizer's COVID vaccine may be available by October, according to a document from the agency obtained by CBS News.
New study reveals rate of "breakthrough" COVID cases
Data on more than 1 million vaccinated people in Britain shows the vaccines not only help prevent infection, but sharply reduce the risk of serious illness or hospitalization.
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Former FBI agent says 9/11 hijackers had U.S.-based support network
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former FBI agent Danny Gonzalez said "19 hijackers cannot commit 3,000 mass murders by themselves."
18-year-old boxer dies 5 days after she was knocked out in fight
Zapata suffered a series of power punches in a bout with Marie-Pier Houle on Saturday night in Montreal.
Half-shredded Banksy on sale again — this time for millions more
Sotheby's described "Love is in the Bin" as "the ultimate Banksy artwork and a true icon of recent art history."
Russia threatens Apple and Google with fines over Navalny team's app
Vladimir Putin, whose own lack of tech savvy was on full display this week, is trying to silence dissent by pressuring Western tech platforms, and the fines are already piling up.
Health officials keeping "very close eye" on new COVID variant
The World Health Organization has dubbed Mu a "variant of interest," but the U.S. says it is not "an immediate threat" for the time being.
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U.S. investigates "child bride" cases among Afghan evacuees
These Afghans are now in U.S. custody both in the U.S. and in facilities abroad.
Former FBI agent says 9/11 hijackers had U.S.-based support network
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former FBI agent Danny Gonzalez said "19 hijackers cannot commit 3,000 mass murders by themselves."
"They said they were vitamins": Jail inmates unknowingly got ivermectin
"They used us as an experiment," one inmate told CBS News. "Just because we wear stripes and we make a few mistakes in life, doesn't make us less of a human."
Uber, Lyft to cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas abortion law
The Texas law threatens to legally punish rideshare drivers who drive passengers to their abortion procedures.
Emmett Till memorial sign missing days after 66th anniversary of his death
The sign dedicated to the 14-year-old appears to have been hit by a car and removed.
Politics
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U.S. investigates "child bride" cases among Afghan evacuees
These Afghans are now in U.S. custody both in the U.S. and in facilities abroad.
Dating app CEO starts fund for Texas workers seeking abortions
"I now live in a state where women's reproductive laws are more regressive than most of the world," Shar Dubey said.
Biden surveys Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana
The president received a briefing from local officials on Ida's impact and delivered remarks ahead of an aerial tour of hard-hit communities.
Blinken to travel to Qatar but won't be meeting with Taliban
Blinken also said the State Department is "constant contact" with Americans in Afghanistan who may wish to leave.
Over 50,000 Afghan evacuees expected to resettle in U.S.
Markell, a longtime Biden associate, served as Delaware governor from 2009 to 2017.
Entertainment
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Tennessee community festival honors the tomato
The annual Tomato Art Fest, in East Nashville, celebrates the juicy, pulpy bulb, and begs the question: Is it a fruit, or a vegetable?
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
ABBA back with new music after nearly 40 years
Swedish supergroup ABBA are back with new music for the first time in almost 40 years. The band announced in London that a new album will be released in November, and a new show next year will see the band reunite in the form of digital avatars on stage. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
ABBA announces new album after nearly 40-year hiatus
The group announced their first album Thursday since 1981.
Britney Spears won't face charges in alleged dispute with housekeeper
Investigators declined to press charges due to "insufficient evidence" found.
Technology
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Apple pauses plans to scan phones for child sexual abuse images
The company is holding off on the change after groups criticized the practice for privacy concerns.
Want to know why you can't get a McFlurry? So do the feds.
The difficulty keeping McDonald's cream machines in order has become a national joke — but not to the U.S. government.
Russia threatens Apple and Google with fines over Navalny team's app
Vladimir Putin, whose own lack of tech savvy was on full display this week, is trying to silence dissent by pressuring Western tech platforms, and the fines are already piling up.
Mars rover apparently retrieves first rock sample for return to Earth
The Perseverance rover's chief engineer called it a perfect core sample.
Apple eases App Store commission rules for e-publishers
Some outside apps, such as Netflix and Spotify, will be allowed to bypass Apple's strict in-store purchase rules.
Science
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Mars rover apparently retrieves first rock sample for return to Earth
The Perseverance rover's chief engineer called it a perfect core sample.
Feds responding to reports of oil and chemical spills in Gulf of Mexico
An apparent miles-long brownish-black oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico was seen in aerial survey imagery released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FAA grounds Virgin Galactic rockets while probing Branson trip
Regulators say rocketship carrying British billionaire and others in a July flight veered off course on its descent.
New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency as Ida barrels through
The downpours were being blamed for at least five deaths — four in New York City and a 70-year-old man the mayor of Passaic, New Jersey says was swept away by floodwaters.
Photos show black slick in water near Gulf oil rig in wake of Hurricane Ida
An apparent miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is seen in aerial survey imagery released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Health
Arthritis and sleep: Get a better night's rest
According to the Arthritis Foundation, as many as 80% of people living with arthritis have trouble sleeping at night, and sometimes that can create a cycle of insomnia and pain. Dr. George Cyril, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss how to manage arthritis and sleep.
"They said they were vitamins": Jail inmates unknowingly got ivermectin
"They used us as an experiment," one inmate told CBS News. "Just because we wear stripes and we make a few mistakes in life, doesn't make us less of a human."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Inmates on home confinement could be sent back to prison after pandemic
"I understand the system, but it's not fair to our families to have this pending over their heads," one inmate said.
Health officials keeping "very close eye" on new COVID variant
The World Health Organization has dubbed Mu a "variant of interest," but the U.S. says it is not "an immediate threat" for the time being.
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Job growth slowed sharply in August as COVID-19 spread
Employers added only 235,000 jobs last month, a sign the Delta variant is weighing on the labor market.
Want to know why you can't get a McFlurry? So do the feds.
The difficulty keeping McDonald's cream machines in order has become a national joke — but not to the U.S. government.
Dating app CEO starts fund for Texas workers seeking abortions
"I now live in a state where women's reproductive laws are more regressive than most of the world," Shar Dubey said.
As the floodwaters rise, few homeowners are prepared
Even as climate change heightens the risk, less than a fifth of U.S. homeowners have flood coverage.
9 million Americans to lose unemployment aid by Labor Day
Loss of jobless benefits may cause more financial hardship and dampen economic growth, experts say.
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Inmates on home confinement could be sent back to prison after pandemic
"I understand the system, but it's not fair to our families to have this pending over their heads," one inmate said.
So-called "QAnon Shaman" pleads guilty in Capitol riot case
The bare-chested, face-painted man photographed in the Senate chamber on January 6 agreed to take a plea deal.
Ex-nurse pleads guilty in sex assault of incapacitated woman
The woman later gave birth in the Hacienda Healthcare long-term care facility in Phoenix. Nathan Sutherland faces up to 10 years in prison.
Terror suspect stabs 6 in New Zealand before police shoot him down
Authorities were so worried about the man they'd been following him around-the-clock. They killed him less than a minute after he started attacking grocery shoppers.
Elijah McClain's family on indictments: "We can hold them accountable"
The family of 23-year-old Colorado man who died after being put in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative responds to the grand jury indictments of three officers and two paramedics.
Space
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Spacewalkers hook up Russian lab module power cables
The spacewalk was the first of up to 11 needed to outfit the new Nauka multi-purpose laboratory module.
Mars rover apparently retrieves first rock sample for return to Earth
The Perseverance rover's chief engineer called it a perfect core sample.
SpaceX launches 23rd space station cargo flight
The Dragon capsule is loaded with supplies and gear including three Girl Scout experiments.
Scientists hope to find life on Earth-like planets covered in oceans
The super hot planets, up to 2.6 times larger than Earth, could be "a whole new avenue in our search for life."
Blue Origin launches artwork and research payloads into space
Blue Origin followed Jeff Bezos' spaceflight with a successful research-only mission.
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Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
James Bond movies, ranked from worst to best
Rotten Tomatoes scores reveal which 007 films the critics really liked — and which ones they really didn't.
The search for Aniah Blanchard
Aniah Blanchard, 19, the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, went missing in October 2019. Her remains were found about a month later and authorities arrested a suspect who maintains his innocence.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Photos of 9/11 and its aftermath to mark the 20-year anniversary
It has been 20 years since Al Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States. Here's how that tragic day unfolded.
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"Bring Your Own Brigade"
Two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes of what she calls a "global fire crisis" in the CBSN documentary "Bring Your Own Brigade."
“The Takeout” - Ben Tracy & Jeff Berardelli
CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli talk about the growing effects of climate change on extreme weather and our way of life in this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.”
Northeast recovering after deadly storm Ida
The Northeast is recovering after the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the region. Plus, top U.S. health officials ask the Biden administration to scale back their rollout of a COVID-19 booster shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN's Lana Zak to preview this week's "Face the Nation."
Biden visits hurricane-devastated Louisiana
Days after Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana, President Biden touched down in Air Force One to survey the widespread damage. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports from New Orleans, and Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about the desperation on the ground.
Feds warn of Labor Day ransomware attacks
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning companies and organizations to watch out for potential ransomware attacks this Labor Day weekend. The U.S. has seen a number of high-profile attacks on holidays this year. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Lana Zak with tips to stay protected.