IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.2 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Coronavirus Pandemic
China rejects WHO's terms for more study of COVID-19's origins
Bejing says WHO's intention to take a closer look at the possibility that the virus leaked from a Chinese lab is particularly objectionable and needless.
Top Republicans push for COVID vaccinations
Many states are facing another surge of COVID-19 cases. David Begnaud spoke with a COVID-19 patient in a Louisiana hospital who says he won't vaccinate because there are too many issues with the vaccine.
U.S. life expectancy took "catastrophic" hit last year
The CDC says the pandemic was responsible for almost 74% of the decline. Black Americans and Hispanic Americans fared the worst.
Back to the office. What the heck do you wear?
In a hybrid work era expect to see hybrid work wear: untucked shirts, stretch fabrics, jackets with tees — even in the most traditional workplaces.
Senator Marco Rubio: "There's no reason not to be vaccinated"
Florida Senator Marco Rubio joined "CBS This Morning" to talk about COVID vaccine hesitancy among Americans.
France making "COVID pass" mandatory for most leisure activities
Residents will have to prove either full vaccination or a recent negative test to do almost anything with a crowd, and soon, even to get into bars and restaurants.
Tokyo Olympics chief not ruling out COVID canceling the Games
Japan's capital just hit a six-month high for daily coronavirus infections, and just two days before the opening ceremony, doubts persist over the feasibility of a safe Summer Games.
Some patients in a Louisiana COVID unit refuse to get vaccinated
The hospital's chief medical officer said if people don't get vaccinated, "we are going to accept death."
Delta variant accounts for 83% of U.S. COVID cases, CDC says
While vaccination rates have plunged since the middle of April, the more contagious Delta variant has exploded.
White House hasn't disclosed past breakthrough COVID cases
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said none of the cases have been among commissioned officers.
States overpaid nearly $13 billion in jobless aid, watchdog says
The overpayments occurred in several pandemic programs, but only one billion is related to fraud, the report says.
Still struggling, restaurants ask Congress for more relief
"Restaurants are still dealing with a crushing amount of debt," said the National Restaurant Association's executive vice president.
COVID vaccination delays let killer 3rd wave slam South Africa
"There is a shortage of oxygen, also a shortage of beds," one exhausted front-line doctor told CBS News. "You put the two together, it's a complete disaster."
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for COVID misinformation
If she continues to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the far-right congresswoman could be kicked off the social media platform permanently.
Canada to allow vaccinated Americans to enter country in August
Officials said the 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived as of August 9 for eligible travelers who are currently residing in the U.S. and have received a full course of a COVID vaccine approved for use in Canada.
Pediatricians group says kids should wear masks when school restarts
A national pediatricians group recommended that children over the age of 2 wear masks when they go back to school, even if they're vaccinated.
U.S. stocks drop on fears COVID variants threaten recovery
Dow drops 700 points as new variants of the coronavirus pose risks for economies around the world.
Coronavirus recession was shortest and steepest ever
The deepest recession to hit the United States economy officially ended in April 2020, just two months after it began.
England drops all restrictions despite surging COVID infections
The government is gambling that its vaccination program will stop the huge uptick in coronavirus cases becoming a huge uptick in hospitalizations and deaths.
COVID patient: Rejecting the vaccine is "playing Russian roulette"
For the first time since January COVID cases are up in all 50 states, nearly tripling in the past three weeks.
Biden administration to send 3 million vaccine doses to Guatemala
The White House plans to announce the shipment Monday, according to a White House official.
Rents are going through the roof across much of the U.S.
With crowds of newly remote workers fleeing large metros, smaller cities are seeing the biggest rent hikes.
U.S. gymnast catches COVID just days before Olympic opener
4 days before the opening ceremony, the entire South African soccer team is locked down, U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff is out, and the Japanese are nervous.
Court keeps COVID rules in place for Florida-based cruise ships
In a last-minute ruling, the federal appeals court temporarily blocked a previous ruling that sided with a Florida lawsuit challenging the regulations.
HealthWatch
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
