Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recently recommended additional doses for millions of Americans, including all adults who were first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's shot.
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Vaccine deadline looms for L.A. school district student athletes
High school schools in the district will pull unvaccinated teens from their favorite sport or after-school activity if they are not vaccinated.
FDA advisers meet on Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The CDC must also weigh in before younger children can be vaccinated.
What a pediatrician says about the COVID vaccine for kids
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on vaccines for children age 5 to 11.
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.
Gottlieb says kids could start getting COVID vaccine as soon as November 4
Gottlieb said the Biden administration is making the effort to push the vaccine directly into pediatricians' offices.
Florida's top doctor booted from meeting after refusing to wear mask
Meeting was at office of a state senator who has breast cancer – though she hadn't said so publicly and only told the state surgeon general she has a serious medical condition.
Unruly protest over Nets' not letting unvaccinated Kyrie Irving play
Demonstrators stormed a Barclay Center entrance before the Nets home opener over the team's refusal to let unvaccinated Kyrie Irving play.
COVID cases around the world level off
CBS News' senior foreign affairs correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the coronavirus.
Mandates cause uproar for unvaccinated
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest in the country's battle against the coronavirus.
The next phase: Latest on COVID boosters
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down the latest on vaccine booster shots, mixing and matching, and the status of vaccines for children.
FDA weighs myocarditis risk in review of Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
The analysis was posted late Friday ahead of a meeting of the agency's vaccine advisers to discuss the benefits and risks of vaccinating younger children.
Pfizer vaccine is more than 90% effective in kids
The CDC endorsed booster shots for millions of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports. Then clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine Dr. Bhavna Lall joins CBSN to explain why parents should remain vigilant until children of all ages can be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
Lawmaker tests positive for COVID hours after voting on House floor
He was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
Restaurateurs across U.S. beg to extend outdoor dining
Appetites for indoor dining wane amid Delta variant, while outdoor seating becomes less palatable as temps drop.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 was over 90% effective
A panel of the FDA's vaccine advisers will be discussing the data on Tuesday.
Trucks clog neighborhood streets as supply-chain crisis grows
Cargo ships are lined up waiting to enter California ports amid snarls in global supply chains.
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots greenlighted by CDC
Up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for an additional dose.
Pfizer says its booster shot restores full COVID-19 protection
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots
The CDC must also weigh in before additional doses can be administered nationwide.
Bank overdraft fees hit record highs during pandemic
Survey finds banks increased average fees above $35 in some cities, as Americans struggled financially amid COVID-19.
New York City requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
The mandate affecting the nation's largest police department and over100,000 other workers carries a Nov. 1 deadline for getting the first vaccine dose.
White House details plans to vaccinate 28 million children ages 5-11
Children will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
Lack of home COVID-19 tests hurting war against pandemic
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Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recently recommended additional doses for millions of Americans, including all adults who were first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's shot.
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.
Vaccine deadline looms for L.A. school district student athletes
High school schools in the district will pull unvaccinated teens from their favorite sport or after-school activity if they are not vaccinated.
FDA advisers meet on Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The CDC must also weigh in before younger children can be vaccinated.
Trader Joe's salami snacks tied to 8-state salmonella outbreak
Most of the 20 people sickened are younger than 18, with kids more likely to get very sick from infection, CDC says.
Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria
CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.
Gottlieb says kids could start getting COVID vaccine as soon as November 4
Gottlieb said the Biden administration is making the effort to push the vaccine directly into pediatricians' offices.
Why many Black employees don't want to return to the office
For people of color, working from home can offer a refuge from racial slights and a welcome relief from "code-switching."
FDA weighs myocarditis risk in review of Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
The analysis was posted late Friday ahead of a meeting of the agency's vaccine advisers to discuss the benefits and risks of vaccinating younger children.
A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
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Democrats rush to reach deal on social spending plan before Biden trip
"The alternative to what is being negotiated is not the original package, it is nothing," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Dave Chappelle willing to speak to transgender community
"To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience, but you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody's demands," Chappelle said.
Rules broken if "Rust" assistant director handled gun, armorer says
Dutch Merrick, an armorer and prop master with 25 years of experience, says industry regulations on firearms are supposed to keep sets safe.
Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recently recommended additional doses for millions of Americans, including all adults who were first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's shot.
Texas governor signs bill restricting transgender athletes
When the bill goes into effect in January, transgender students will be forced to compete on the team that corresponds to the sex on their birth certificate – which differs from their gender identity.
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Democrats rush to reach deal on social spending plan before Biden trip
"The alternative to what is being negotiated is not the original package, it is nothing," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Iran believed to be responsible for attack on U.S. base in Syria
Last week, five drones were launched from within Syria at al-Tanf, where approximately 200 U.S. troops are located.
Virginia's governor's race remains close
The race could be a referendum on President Biden's agenda and popularity.
White House rejects more Trump claims of executive privilege
"President Biden has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified," White House counsel Dana Remus wrote in a letter.
CBP agents cited for "misconduct" in Facebook posts were largely allowed to keep jobs
A report released Monday the House Oversight and Reform Committee found a "number of failings at CBP, including an inconsistent disciplinary process."
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Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recently recommended additional doses for millions of Americans, including all adults who were first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's shot.
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.
Vaccine deadline looms for L.A. school district student athletes
High school schools in the district will pull unvaccinated teens from their favorite sport or after-school activity if they are not vaccinated.
FDA advisers meet on Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The CDC must also weigh in before younger children can be vaccinated.
Trader Joe's salami snacks tied to 8-state salmonella outbreak
Most of the 20 people sickened are younger than 18, with kids more likely to get very sick from infection, CDC says.
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On the table for Thanksgiving this year? Higher food prices
For Turkey Day, expect increased food and energy costs to take a bigger bite out of your pocketbook.
For evidence of inflation, look no further than kids' shoes
Tariffs and supply-chain woes have driven up children's shoe prices to their highest level in 70 years, group says.
Facebook internal documents show execs knew platform spread misinformation and failed to act
A consortium of 17 U.S news organizations, including CBS News, has reviewed the redacted versions of the documents received by Congress.
Why many Black employees don't want to return to the office
For people of color, working from home can offer a refuge from racial slights and a welcome relief from "code-switching."
3 states lead the U.S. in workers quitting jobs
Workers are joining the "Great Resignation" due to burnout, COVID-19 anxiety and a search for higher wages, experts say.
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Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" are legally people, U.S. judge rules
The case involves a lawsuit over whether to kill or sterilize the hippos whose numbers are growing at a fast pace and pose a threat to biodiversity.
Japan's Princess Mako weds, then goes on TV to defend the marriage
Her new husband's family became tabloid fodder almost as soon as she announced her decision to marry him. She calls him "irreplaceable."
Worldwide sting of "dark web" nets 150 suspects
Europol says they were buying or selling illegal goods and almost half were in the U.S. The agency calls "Operation DarkHunTOR "one of the biggest operations of its kind.
Hurricane Rick weakens but still poses a flooding threat to Mexico
A compact Hurricane Rick roared ashore along Mexico's southern Pacific coast early Monday with 105 mph winds and heavy rain amid warnings of potential flash floods in the coastal mountains.
ISIS bride gets 10 years for allegedly letting girl kept as slave die of thirst
The woman patrolled parks, armed with an assault rifle and explosive vest, looking for women who did not conform with the extremist group's strict codes of behavior and dress, prosecutors said.
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Dave Chappelle willing to speak to transgender community
"To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience, but you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody's demands," Chappelle said.
Ava DuVernay on Colin Kaepernick's story
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay co-created Netflix's "Colin in Black and White" with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. It follows Kaepernick's teen years growing up as an adopted child of White parents and puts a societal lens on the issues of race, class and identity. She joins “CBS Mornings” to discusses how the show tackles those issues.
Alan Cumming on his new memoir, "Baggage"
Alan Cumming speaks with Anthony Mason about his new memoir, "Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life," which details his wide-ranging career in Hollywood. He tells Mason how his work on the stage and the screen "saved" him, as he navigated divorce, a nervous breakdown at 28, and worked through trauma from his childhood.
Brandon Lee's sister on "Rust" shooting
Court filings show Alec Baldwin was given "cold gun" before fatal shooting. Entertainment industry expert says Halyna Hutchins death could have been prevented. Omar Villafranca reports.
Britney Spears: My family hurt me "deeper than you'll ever know"
Pop star takes to Instagram to address their "humiliating" behavior and says she's "tired of being this understanding Mother Teresa."
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Facebook's new biz plan? Find young people in the metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg says the social media company wants to make serving young adults "our North Star."
Details of leaked "Facebook papers"
Thousands of pages of internal Facebook documents shared with journalists around the world are shedding light on the platform's approach to misinformation, hate speech and research on algorithms on users' news feeds. CBS News' Laurie Segall reports on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's response. Then, CBS News' technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the details of these documents and how Facebook's algorithms work.
Donald Trump NFT on sale for 240 ethereum
Non-fungible token depicting Trump years before his term in the White House will set you back just over $1 million.
Microsoft says Russia-backed hackers are attacking cloud services
Tech giant said it informed 609 customers they had been attacked 22,868 times by hacker group it calls Nobelium.
Hertz to buy 100K Tesla Model 3 cars in push for EV rentals
The car rental service is spending billions on Tesla's Model 3 vehicles, just months after leaving bankruptcy.
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North Atlantic right whale population hits nearly 20-year low
One of the world's most endangered large whale species continues to face declining populations as climate change and humans are "driving this species toward extinction," researchers say.
Extreme weather takes aim from coast to coast
These storm systems have amazed meteorologists and, not surprisingly, are consistent with what climate scientists expect from a warming planet.
What a pediatrician says about the COVID vaccine for kids
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on vaccines for children age 5 to 11.
What to know about COP26 ahead of global climate summit
Experts say the world still has a narrow window of opportunity to act – and crucial global summit is coming up.
U.N. reports record greenhouse gas levels despite COVID shutdowns
World Meteorological Organization warns data show mankind "way off track" if it wants to stop "skidding into a car crash" of climate disaster.
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Survivors recount deadly Idaho mall shooting: "We've got to run"
Two people were killed and four injured - including an officer - at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall, authorities said.
TikTok star pleads not guilty to killing wife and man in San Diego
Prosecutors said Ali Abulaban installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad, and when he heard his wife and another man talking, he went to her apartment and shot them to death.
2 dead and 4 injured after shooting at Boise mall
The suspect, who was apprehended on the scene, was hospitalized and is in critical condition, officials said.
Worldwide sting of "dark web" nets 150 suspects
Europol says they were buying or selling illegal goods and almost half were in the U.S. The agency calls "Operation DarkHunTOR "one of the biggest operations of its kind.
Gruesome find and shocking details revealed by Houston area sheriff
Officials say a child's skeletal remains were found in apartment where three apparently abandoned siblings were living.
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Blue Origin unveils plans for commercial space station
The privately-funded outpost will provide a destination in orbit after the International Space Station is retired.
New infant planet discovered by researchers in Hawaii
The baby planet burns at the same temperature as the lava erupting from Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii.
First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
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Virginia gubernatorial race in final stretch
Democrat Terry McAuliffe is locked in a fierce battle against Republican Glenn Youngkin in the closely-watched race for governor of Virginia. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN to discuss the candidates and the issues important to voters.
An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series reveals that as Christian nationalism attracts followers, traditional pastors fear for their faith and the country.
NFL won't release findings of probe
The NFL is refusing to release a final report of its investigation into alleged misconduct in the Washington Football Team organization, which critics say hides evidence of bad behavior. Former Washington Football Team employee Emily Applegate, one of the first people to speak up about the team's toxic culture, joined CBSN to discuss.
Climate summit raises stakes for Biden agenda
President Joe Biden is locked in final negotiations on his policy agenda as the global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland approaches. The president wants to tout his policies there, adding to the pressure on Democrats. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to talk more about the president's trip and negotiations on Capitol Hill.
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.