Real ID deadline for air travelers extended by 2 years
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Crisis
China fines former NBA star Jeremy Lin over "inappropriate" comments
Lin, born in California to parents from Taiwan, was the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.
"This is huge": Historic China protests bring back memories of 1989
Historic protests mark the first time since 1989 that China has seen protests explicitly calling for the downfall of China's Communist Party.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Bill Clinton has COVID, but says he's "doing fine" thanks to vaccines
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
Connecticut faces steep cost of pandemic bonus pay for essential workers
Greater-than-expected demand for promised bonus checks for frontline workers who worked during the pandemic has forced the Connecticut General Assembly to figure out how to cover the higher cost.
Students sent home, demonstrators questioned as China tries to end protests
Crowds angered by severe anti-COVID restrictions gathered over the weekend in the biggest show of public dissent the country has seen in decades.
Australia retracts 33,000 fines issued over COVID-19 rule breaches
The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.
China protests spread amid calls for Xi to step down over COVID policies
Protests against China's strict "zero-COVID" policies resurfaced in Shanghai and Beijing on Sunday afternoon, continuing a round of demonstrations that have spread across the country.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Far from "zero-COVID," cases in China are setting new records
As other nations seem to be living with the virus, China is doubling down on its draconian policy, and that's fueling a rare backlash in the tightly controlled nation.
Taking an at-home COVID test? A new NIH website offers a way to report your results.
The site could be a key early step in a "paradigm shift" for home testing for medical conditions beyond COVID, an NIH official hopes.
Frustration mounts as 2nd child's death blamed on China COVID lockdown
Despite anger vented online over the draconian measures, officials in one major city with cases soaring said they'd build quarantine space for 250,000 more people.
CDC now tracking BN.1, the latest new COVID variant on the rise
The strain has climbed to make up 4.3% of new COVID-19 cases nationwide.
Doctors urge COVID and flu vaccines ahead of holidays, as flu cases surge
Doctors are warning people to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19, especially ahead of the holiday season.
China eases, slightly, its draconian "zero-COVID" restrictions
The moves are clearly aimed at luring some business back into the country, but they may not go far enough to entice many travelers.
WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
People and businesses suffer, but China won't budge from "zero-COVID"
Even as cases rise, deaths are blamed on lockdowns and iPhone production takes a hit, China insists Xi Jinping's signature policy is "completely correct."
Man's 411-day COVID infection finally cured with drugs given to Trump
"Some new variants of the virus are resistant to all the antibody treatments available in the U.K.," doctors say, but Regeneron's finally cured this man's long-time infection.
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 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.
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.
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.
Health
Patients could feel pinch as health plans seek to offload pricey prescription costs
It's the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the drug industry and insurers — and patients are, again, caught in the middle.
Ashton Kutcher on his struggles with vasculitis: "Suddenly, you can't see"
Ashton Kutcher recently opened up about the symptoms of vasculitis that suddenly disrupted his life.
Ex-medical director at children's hospital charged with sex crimes
The lawsuits and other concerns from patients' parents about the hospital have raised alarms at the highest levels of state government.
Man charged with threatening Boston doctor caring for transgender children
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
U.K. officials issue warning after 6 children die of Strep A infections
Health officials have seen higher numbers of cases caused by Group A streptococci, bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections including strep throat, impetigo and scarlet fever.
Children's clothes recalled over lead poisoning risk
Some children's clothing featuring Disney and Star Wars characters have been recalled over a risk of lead poisoning. The clothes were sold at T.J. Maxx, Amazon and other retailers.
Middle school students treated for suspected overdoses
Panicked parents and first responders rushed to Van Nuys Middle School in Los Angeles, where 10 students were treated for suspected drug overdoses on Thursday. Danya Bacchus reports.
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.
NYC hiring rat czar for $170,000: "Swashbuckling" required
The city's new director of rodent mitigation should be "highly motivated and somewhat bloodthirsty," job listing says.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
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Supreme Court hears case pitting free speech against LGBTQ rights
The court heard arguments in a case about a Christian business owner who says her religious beliefs prevent her from creating custom websites for a same-sex wedding.
Police chief resigns after flashing badge to escape traffic stop ticket
During the stop - which was recorded on video by a deputy's body camera - Mary O'Connor said, "I'm hoping you will let us go tonight."
Trump Organization criminal fraud trial goes to the jury
The judge reminded jurors Monday of a promise to "set aside any biases that you have for or against Donald Trump or his family."
Climate and environmental innovators honored by Prince William
The inventors were honored with $1.2 million in prize money to boost their work.
Judge throws out bribery, fraud charges against ex-New York lt. governor
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin now only faces records falsification charges.
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Patients could feel pinch as health plans seek to offload pricey prescription costs
It's the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the drug industry and insurers — and patients are, again, caught in the middle.
Hertz to pay $168M after customers wrongly accused of theft
Some customers were wrongly jailed after the company reported the cars they had rented as stolen.
Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
The man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform (and its advertisers), as the modern-day "town square" has been shaken to its core.
OPEC maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy
Jones said on his show Infowars that he is "officially out of money."
Politics
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Supreme Court hears case pitting free speech against LGBTQ rights
The court heard arguments in a case about a Christian business owner who says her religious beliefs prevent her from creating custom websites for a same-sex wedding.
Judge throws out bribery, fraud charges against ex-New York lt. governor
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin now only faces records falsification charges.
Real ID deadline for air travelers extended by 2 years
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump claims grounds for "termination" of U.S. Constitution
The former president's latest unfounded claim of "massive fraud" has left fellow Republicans grappling once again with how to respond.
Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul Pelosi, who suffered a fractured skull when an attacker allegedly assaulted him with a hammer, arrived wearing a black hat.
Health
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Patients could feel pinch as health plans seek to offload pricey prescription costs
It's the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the drug industry and insurers — and patients are, again, caught in the middle.
Ashton Kutcher on his struggles with vasculitis: "Suddenly, you can't see"
Ashton Kutcher recently opened up about the symptoms of vasculitis that suddenly disrupted his life.
Ex-medical director at children's hospital charged with sex crimes
The lawsuits and other concerns from patients' parents about the hospital have raised alarms at the highest levels of state government.
Man charged with threatening Boston doctor caring for transgender children
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
U.K. officials issue warning after 6 children die of Strep A infections
Health officials have seen higher numbers of cases caused by Group A streptococci, bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections including strep throat, impetigo and scarlet fever.
World
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New "Harry & Meghan" trailer teases "full truth" behind royal exit
"There's a hierarchy of the family. You know, there's leaking, but there's also planting of stories," Prince Harry says in the trailer. "...I was terrified."
Climate and environmental innovators honored by Prince William
The inventors were honored with $1.2 million in prize money to boost their work.
World's oldest land animal celebrates 190th birthday
Jonathan has lived through seven British monarchs and 39 U.S. presidents, but through it all, his habits have stayed the same: sleeping, eating and mating.
Oxford Dictionaries announces its word of the year for 2022
In 2022, the public got to vote on dictionary's three finalists for word of the year.
2,500 endangered seals found dead along Russian coast
The Caspian seal population has declined by more than 90% since the beginning of the 20th century, according to a group that researches the mammal.
Entertainment
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New "Harry & Meghan" trailer teases "full truth" behind royal exit
"There's a hierarchy of the family. You know, there's leaking, but there's also planting of stories," Prince Harry says in the trailer. "...I was terrified."
An 86-year-old movie poster artist's unlikely third act
Renato Casaro created thousands of masterful movie poster illustrations until Photoshop put him out of a job. Then, Quentin Tarantino called.
Ashton Kutcher on his struggles with vasculitis: "Suddenly, you can't see"
Ashton Kutcher recently opened up about the symptoms of vasculitis that suddenly disrupted his life.
Actor Brendan Fraser talks “The Whale”
Actor Brendan Fraser is returning to the silver screen. He sat down with “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Lee Cowan to discuss his role in “The Whale.”
Jesse Tyler Ferguson returns to Broadway
Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in Broadway's "Take Me Out."
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Technology
Data shows hate speech rising on Twitter
New data shows hate speech on Twitter is rising following Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows that slurs against Black people more than tripled the 2022 average, while slurs against gay people rose 58%. Michael Edison Hayden, senior investigative reporter for the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
The man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform (and its advertisers), as the modern-day "town square" has been shaken to its core.
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.
Is Elon Musk in over his head?
Elon Musk, the man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX, recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform, during which Musk has invited back some users who had previously been banned or otherwise restricted; fired employees en masse; and rolled back content moderation. To what end? Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with tech journalist Kara Swisher and cybersecurity expert Alex Stamos about Musk's impact on the company so far.
Air Force unveils B-21 Raider, new stealth bomber
After years of development, the Pentagon Friday unveiled America’s newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, in Palmdale, California.
Science
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Climate and environmental innovators honored by Prince William
The inventors were honored with $1.2 million in prize money to boost their work.
Drought affecting more than half of U.S.
America's largest rivers are reaching their lowest levels ever, threatening water access for millions. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green breaks down the ongoing water scarcity crisis.
Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
Sole U.S. finalist for Earthshot Prize turns carbon pollution into products
"It's real. It's not science fiction," said the Chicago-based company's CEO.
Pollutant to product
A U.S. company has found a way to collect carbon emissions and recycle them to be used in everything from plastic to clothing fabric, and it's earned them a royal spotlight. Ben Tracy has more.
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"Torso Killer" admits slaying 5 women decades ago, including 23-year-old mom
Richard Cottingham has been imprisoned since 1980, when he was arrested after a motel maid heard a woman screaming inside his room.
Trump Organization criminal fraud trial goes to the jury
The judge reminded jurors Monday of a promise to "set aside any biases that you have for or against Donald Trump or his family."
Judge throws out bribery, fraud charges against ex-New York lt. governor
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin now only faces records falsification charges.
Deputy killed when roommate "jokingly" fires gun, sheriff says
The sheriff called the shooting a "clearly dumb and avoidable accident."
Surviving roommates of slain Idaho students break their silence
Weeks after the killings, police still have not identified a suspect, recovered a weapon or pinned down a possible motive.
Space
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Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
NASA breaks record on moon mission
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
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Striking border images from around the globe
The way the border looks depends on the relationship between the two countries... and a lot more.
Linda Slaten's sons: "We wanna know who killed our mom"
After Linda Slaten was murdered in 1981, her sons Jeff and Tim spent almost 40 years hoping their mother's case would get solved. Take a look inside the investigation.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
Photos: White House Christmas decorations celebrate "We the People"
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
Michael Politte's fight for freedom
An inside look at the case against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and how decades later, doubt has been cast on his guilt.
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Early voter turnout breaks records in Georgia
More than 1.7 million people cast their ballot during early in-person voting for Georgia's Senate runoff race. Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker are spending the last day before Election Day out on the campaign trail to rally voters to turn up at the polls Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discussed the race from Atlanta.
Gangs in Haiti battle for control amid unrest
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two Haitian politicians accused of engaging in international drug trafficking. The move comes as Haiti struggles with severe political turmoil, gang violence, food shortages and a cholera outbreak. Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, joined CBS News to discuss the crisis in Haiti.
Data shows hate speech rising on Twitter
New data shows hate speech on Twitter is rising following Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows that slurs against Black people more than tripled the 2022 average, while slurs against gay people rose 58%. Michael Edison Hayden, senior investigative reporter for the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, joins CBS News to discuss.
G7 price cap on Russian oil begins
Several Western countries began a $60-per-gallon price cap on Russian oil today, which could affect markets. Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact.
Drought affecting more than half of U.S.
America's largest rivers are reaching their lowest levels ever, threatening water access for millions. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green breaks down the ongoing water scarcity crisis.