Biden: Women leaving workforce, closed schools are "national emergency"
The president said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the Trump administration's handling of the COVID crisis was "even more dire than we thought."
Coronavirus Pandemic
Beware bogus COVID vaccine offers proliferating on the "dark web"
The space has added the phony vaccines to its offers of fake PPE, COVID tests and cures, warns CBS Chicago.
Super Bowl LV post-game celebrations spur COVID concerns
Public health officials feared game could wind up being a "super-spreader" event – and sure enough, few masks were seen as fans gathered.
Gottlieb says vaccines should offer "reasonable protection" from variants
Gottlieb said it can be assumed the vaccines are going to be roughly 20% less effective against the new strains from Brazil and South Africa.
Yellen says job market still "in a deep hole" with "a long way to dig out"
"I'm afraid the job market is stalling," Yellen said.
Mass vaccinations: How stadiums host a COVID defensive play
The lack of a playbook on how to administer vaccinations at scale prompted a union between health workers and professional sports teams to offer shots at stadiums and ball parks across the country.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
Democrats signal are moving ahead on $1.9 trillion relief bill without support from GOP lawmakers.
Rural parts of Virginia lack access to COVID-19 vaccine
Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities.
Puppy Bowl XVII will feature Champ and Major Biden, and the first lady
The Bidens are headed to the Puppy Bowl to spread an important message.
Will the Super Bowl become a super-spreader event?
With just two days to go until the big game, there are major concerns that the Super Bowl could turn into a super-spreader event — both at home and in the stadium.
New Orleans announces new restrictions for Mardi Gras
The restrictions will last from February 12 to February 16.
Grocery chains fight "hero pay" laws for frontline workers
Industry groups go to court challenging ordinances in several cities requiring wage hikes for supermarket employees.
Climate change "may have played a key role" in pandemic, study says
The study looked at changes in the forests of Southeast Asia — "a global hotspot" for bat species.
A different Super Bowl for sports bars
Sports bar owners expect few patrons for Super Bowl Sunday, but they're staying open to keep tradition alive.
Health Care workers detail struggles of PPE scarcity during pandemic
A non-profit group called "Get Us PPE" reported that requests from health care workers seeking the equipment rose 260% between November and December. Dr. Ann Victory said at MidMichigan Health, nurses were being told to reuse critical N-95 masks.
Schools can open with "degree of safety," says former CDC chief
"We can't hold up reopening schools for vaccination," Dr. Tom Frieden said on CBSN.
Peloton backlog so big it must fly bikes overseas to U.S.
Peloton's pledge comes after thousands of customers complained about months-long waits for their bikes.
Nearly 3 million U.S. women have dropped out of the labor force
Solutions include universal paid leave, addressing pay disparities and investment in childcare, according to experts.
LeBron: Having All-Star Game during pandemic a "slap in the face"
"I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year," the Lakers star said.
Johnson & Johnson seeks U.S. approval for one-dose COVID vaccine
A possible third COVID vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. — and it's sorely needed as coronavirus variants continue to spread.
Mothers push for basic income during pandemic: "A moment of rage"
With many schools and daycares closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, more than 12 million women have lost a job — and just over 2 million have left the workforce altogether.
Millions of N95 masks are counterfeits. Here's how to spot a fake
Counterfeit N95s are everywhere. Masks with misspellings, no approval numbers or NIOSH markings should be avoided.
Lawmakers seek $160 billion for immediate vaccine funding
The Problem Solvers Caucus is proposing a $160 billion package to speed up funding for COVID-19 shots before a broader relief deal is negotiated.
Woman jailed for Wuhan COVID reports could be "tortured," lawyer says
Zhang Zhan's lawyer tells CBS News the citizen journalist has no hope for justice, and he fears for her health as she's out of touch and on a hunger strike.
GOP senators who met with Biden have questions about COVID bill
The Republican senators wrote a letter "to provide feedback" on Biden's bill after receiving more information on it.
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
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Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
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