England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnon says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Health
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
Biden administration to give out 400 million free N95 masks
The highly-protective masks will be distributed through pharmacies and health centers nationwide.
Lawmakers call for investigation into at-home COVID test price gouging
Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal say the Omicron variant is creating conditions "ideal for predatory and profiteering behavior" including selling fraudulent kits or charging exorbitant prices.
Here's how to request free at-home COVID tests today
Americans may order four at-home tests per household as part of the Biden administration's strategy to make tests accessible.
Red Cross sees uptick in blood donation after declaring crisis
The Red Cross said the outpouring of support is a step in the right direction, but it needs more donations to overcome the crisis.
Free COVID-19 test rollout begins early online
The U.S. Postal Service is already collecting orders for free test deliveries – a day ahead of schedule.
South Africa is over Omicron, and that may be good news for the U.S.
Scientists believe the country has "reached a turning point in this pandemic," and their experience, along with similar pictures emerging in the U.K. and New York, is cause for optimism.
Rapid test nearly as accurate as PCR for kids, study says
Researchers say parents should be assured that a negative result with the rapid antigen test they studied can be trusted.
China cancels Olympic ticket sales as Omicron arrives in Beijing
Officials had planned to sell residents seats for Winter Games events, but as COVID spreads, the government will now "organize spectators" itself.
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Biden administration to give out 400 million free N95 masks
The highly-protective masks will be distributed through pharmacies and health centers nationwide.
Trump's company lied to tax officials and banks, New York AG says
Letitia James' office says it has evidence the Trump Organization "used fraudulent or misleading asset valuations to obtain a host of economic benefits." And it wants him and Trump Jr. and Ivanka to testify about it.
UCLA student killed at L.A. furniture store texted about "a bad vibe"
Brianna Kupfer was found dead on the floor of the store minutes after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said.
University of Michigan OK's $490M settlement over doctor's sex abuse
Football players and other athletes have come forward to accuse Anderson, who died in 2008, of sexually abusing them.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
National Archives to turn over some Trump docs to January 6 committee
The handout includes just four pages of documents from the Office of Records Management.
André Leon Talley, influential fashion journalist, has died at 73
Talley once worked as a park ranger, where he told visitors about slaves who built Fort Washington and dressed up like a Civil War soldier.
Calls mount for Prince Andrew to lose his Duke of York title
One British lawmaker from the ancient city says the prince's title "drags us into" the scandal over his alleged sexual misconduct, "and as a proud city, we don't want to go there."
U.S. boosts Ukraine aid by $200M, urges Russia to choose "peaceful path"
The U.S. Secretary of State says Russia is poised "to take further aggressive action against Ukraine" but hopes Putin will choose diplomacy.
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Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
Bill taking aim at critical race theory advances in Florida Senate
A proposal would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making White people feel "discomfort" when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past.
University of Michigan OK's $490M settlement over doctor's sex abuse
Football players and other athletes have come forward to accuse Anderson, who died in 2008, of sexually abusing them.
U.S. boosts Ukraine aid by $200M, urges Russia to choose "peaceful path"
The U.S. Secretary of State says Russia is poised "to take further aggressive action against Ukraine" but hopes Putin will choose diplomacy.
National Archives to turn over some Trump docs to January 6 committee
The handout includes just four pages of documents from the Office of Records Management.
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Bill taking aim at critical race theory advances in Florida Senate
A proposal would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making White people feel "discomfort" when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past.
U.S. boosts Ukraine aid by $200M, urges Russia to choose "peaceful path"
The U.S. Secretary of State says Russia is poised "to take further aggressive action against Ukraine" but hopes Putin will choose diplomacy.
National Archives to turn over some Trump docs to January 6 committee
The handout includes just four pages of documents from the Office of Records Management.
New York AG says Trump's company lied to tax officials and banks
Letitia James' office says it has evidence the Trump Organization "used fraudulent or misleading asset valuations to obtain a host of economic benefits" — and wants him and Trump Jr. and Ivanka to testify about it.
State Dept Counselor Derek Chollet on China, Russia, Iran and more
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England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnon says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
Biden administration to give out 400 million free N95 masks
The highly-protective masks will be distributed through pharmacies and health centers nationwide.
Lawmakers call for investigation into at-home COVID test price gouging
Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal say the Omicron variant is creating conditions "ideal for predatory and profiteering behavior" including selling fraudulent kits or charging exorbitant prices.
Here's how to request free at-home COVID tests today
Americans may order four at-home tests per household as part of the Biden administration's strategy to make tests accessible.
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Airlines rush to scrap or change flights to U.S. over 5G dispute
Major carriers involved include Emirates and All Nippon, even as Verizon and AT&T push back the debut of their new 5G technology.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Omicron could force more restaurant closures
"Whether we reopen is completely contingent on whether we receive RRF funding," said one restaurant owner.
Jury awards $9.4M to man who drank bleach at Cracker Barrel
William Cronnon was eating at a Cracker Barrel when he drank what he believed to be water, but was a cleaning fluid.
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England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnon says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
U.S.-born princess' treasure-filled Italian villa a bargain at $320 million
Villa Aurora is a 16th century Roman estate packed with classic art wonders, but the most colorful piece in the place may be its soon-to-be-former owner, the Principessa Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi.
U.S. boosts Ukraine aid by $200M, urges Russia to choose "peaceful path"
The U.S. Secretary of State says Russia is poised "to take further aggressive action against Ukraine" but hopes Putin will choose diplomacy.
Calls mount for Prince Andrew to lose his Duke of York title
One British lawmaker from the ancient city says the prince's title "drags us into" the scandal over his alleged sexual misconduct, "and as a proud city, we don't want to go there."
Airlines rush to scrap or change flights to U.S. over 5G dispute
Major carriers involved include Emirates and All Nippon, even as Verizon and AT&T push back the debut of their new 5G technology.
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Bill Murray, Jan Vogler on "New Worlds"
It's a performance unlike any other at a venue unlike any other. Legendary actor Bill Murray and renowned cellist Jan Vogler talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new film "New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization," which documents their performance at the nearly 2,000-year-old stage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Greece.
André Leon Talley, influential fashion journalist, has died at 73
Talley once worked as a park ranger, where he told visitors about slaves who built Fort Washington and dressed up like a Civil War soldier.
Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Software giant is buying a video game maker known for titles like "Call of Duty" as well as allegations of sexual harassment.
Joss Whedon denies allegations of "toxic" on-set behavior
Monday's profile is the first time Whedon has commented in depth on the myriad allegations against him.
One of Betty White's final photos unveiled on her birthday
"She was radiant and beautiful and as happy as ever," her assistant said.
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
5G plan altered after airlines warn of chaos
Cellphone providers and airlines reached a compromise shortly before Wednesday's rollout of 5G technology. Airlines warned of ""catastrophic disruption"" to travel and shipping operations if the technology was not limited near U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave has more.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Exxon lays out plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants
Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Exxon lays out plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants
Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
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Terrifying bodycam video, 911 calls released in 2018 bar massacre
Videos show how officers were largely in the dark about what happened after one of their own, Sgt. Ronald Helus, went inside in search of the gunman.
New York AG wants to question Trump, children
New York State's Attorney General Letitia James' office said in a court filing she wants to question former President Trump, his son Donald Trump, Jr., and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, under oath. Her office said it told a court its investigators has evidence Mr. Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get tax benefits and loans.
Woman sent ominous text before being killed
Authorities in Los Angeles are looking for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 24-year-old woman while she worked at a furniture store. Brianna Kupfer was found dead at the store shortly after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said. Jeff Nguyen reports for KCBS.
UCLA student killed at L.A. furniture store texted about "a bad vibe"
Brianna Kupfer was found dead on the floor of the store minutes after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said.
Three officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old near Philadelphia
The young girl was killed in August after officers responded to a gunfight.
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 105 small satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and successfully landed the booster for reuse. Watch how the launch unfolded.
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
North Carolina hospitals overwhelmed
COVID-19 infections are continuing to surge in parts of the U.S. In North Carolina, recent data shows one in three people tested positive for the virus. And some local hospitals are struggling to keep up. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Charlotte.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Free home COVID tests amid Omicron surge
The Biden administration is offering four free at-home COVID testing kits per household as much of the U.S. is still confronting a surge of Omicron cases. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, then Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss this and other coronavirus news.
Companies delay 5G rollout near airports
America's biggest airports could see major cancellations and delays as telecom companies implement their 5G technology Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "CBSN AM" with more.