Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Health
French health officials urge no talking on public transit to stop virus
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Pandemic highlights health care challenges for deaf patients
Navigating the pandemic brings more challenges for 48 million Americans with hearing loss — especially when it comes to receiving medical care.
Merck drops 2 unpromising COVID-19 vaccines
The drugmaker will focus instead on two possible treatments for the virus, yet to be approved by regulators.
Thousands died at nursing home chain. Its CEO got a $5M bonus
COVID-19 claimed a heavy toll on residents at Genesis Healthcare facilities as top executive made a lucrative exit.
California governor on lifting COVID stay-at-home orders
The move opens the way for a return to limited restaurant dining, religious services and other activities.
800-year-old cathedral is now a mass COVID vaccination site
Europeans are receiving coronavirus vaccinations at unusual mega-sites, rolling up their sleeves at repurposed racetracks, cinemas, ice rinks and rugby stadiums.
Moderna says COVID vaccine should work on U.K., South Africa strains
U.S. drugmaker says lab studies "reinforce our confidence" that vaccine will protect against new variants, but they're trialling 3rd dose on South Africa strain.
Bipartisan group of senators meet with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's an urgent and No. 1 priority.
Birx: No "full-time team" working on COVID in Trump White House
"There was no team, full-time team in the White House working on coronavirus," Birx told "Face the Nation."
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
Chicago teachers vote against order to resume in-person learning
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic for not returning to in-person instruction.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is an extended transcript of an interview with former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, January 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Gottlieb "fairly confident" that new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
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Senate receives article of impeachment against Trump
The former president's trial is set to begin the week of February 8.
McConnell-Schumer showdown over filibuster ends
Standoff over procedure giving GOP more sway in Senate that's now narrowly controlled by Democrats had brought chamber to near standstill.
"Historic snow" shuts some Midwest COVID testing sites
Parts of southeast Nebraska and western Iowa could get more than a foot of snow as major winter storm blankets large swaths of Midwest.
Janet Yellen confirmed as treasury secretary
She's the first woman to lead the department in its more than 230-year history.
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Biden moves forward with effort to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The renewed effort comes after former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced nearly two years ago that the redesign proposed by former President Obama would not happen under the Trump administration.
California paid out $11 billion in bogus jobless claims in 2020
Investigators are looking into possible fraud involving $20 billion more.
CBS executives on leave after reports of "racist" and "sexist" comments
A company statement said there would be an independent investigation into issues raised in a report in the Los Angeles Times that accused an executive of making "racist, sexist, homophopic and discriminatory comments."
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French health officials urge no talking on public transit to stop virus
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
800-year-old cathedral is now a mass COVID vaccination site
Europeans are receiving coronavirus vaccinations at unusual mega-sites, rolling up their sleeves at repurposed racetracks, cinemas, ice rinks and rugby stadiums.
Extreme weather has killed 480,000 in past 20 years, analysis shows
One think tank says these disasters have cost the global economy a staggering $2.56 trillion this century.
Moderna says COVID vaccine should work on U.K., South Africa strains
U.S. drugmaker says lab studies "reinforce our confidence" that vaccine will protect against new variants, but they're trialling 3rd dose on South Africa strain.
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"Historic snow" shuts some Midwest COVID testing sites
Parts of southeast Nebraska and western Iowa could get more than a foot of snow as major winter storm blankets large swaths of Midwest.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
CBS executives placed on leave after reports of "racist" and "sexist" comments
A company statement said there would be an independent investigation into issues raised in a report in the Los Angeles Times that accused an executive of making "racist, sexist, homophopic and discriminatory comments."
Southwest Airlines is latest to ban emotional-support animals
The airline said it will let passengers bring trained service dogs in the cabin, but it will no longer accept support animals, starting March 1.
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
Politics
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McConnell-Schumer showdown over filibuster ends
Standoff over procedure giving GOP more sway in Senate that's now narrowly controlled by Democrats had brought chamber to near standstill.
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
Senate receives article of impeachment against Trump
The former president's trial is set to begin the week of February 8.
Senate confirms Janet Yellen as new treasury secretary
She's the first woman to lead the department in its more than 230-year history.
The race for Rob Portman's Senate seat begins
On the day the Ohio senator announced this would be his last term, several Republicans and Democrats expressed interest in his seat.
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UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
Movie theatre chain AMC gets new lifeline to remain open
New funding keeps cinema chain open for now, but speed of COVID-19 vaccinations will ultimately decide its future.
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
Flaming Lips fans attend concert in bubbles
The band was able to pull off a packed concert with a unique, futuristic solution.
Technology
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
Google threatens to shut down in Australia over proposed tech law
The legislation would force big tech companies to pay news outlets to use their content. Google says that would make its business model unworkable.
Facebook asks oversight board for final decision on Trump's account
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
Science
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Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
Scientists are not exactly sure why the whales are dying, but a new study zeroes in on a possible cause.
Merck drops 2 unpromising COVID-19 vaccines
The drugmaker will focus instead on two possible treatments for the virus, yet to be approved by regulators.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Gottlieb "fairly confident" that new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
Health
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Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
French health officials urge no talking on public transit to stop virus
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Pandemic highlights health care challenges for deaf patients
Navigating the pandemic brings more challenges for 48 million Americans with hearing loss — especially when it comes to receiving medical care.
Merck drops 2 unpromising COVID-19 vaccines
The drugmaker will focus instead on two possible treatments for the virus, yet to be approved by regulators.
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Thousands died at nursing home chain. Its CEO got a $5M bonus
COVID-19 claimed a heavy toll on residents at Genesis Healthcare facilities as top executive made a lucrative exit.
GameStop 300% stock rise is at center of Wall Street battle royal
Investors in popular Reddit group push retailer's stock and are accused of threatening those betting against it.
Biden orders government to buy from U.S. manufacturers
White House eyes $600 billion in federal procurement spending as another means of boosting domestic manufacturing.
Southwest Airlines is latest to ban emotional-support animals
The airline said it will let passengers bring trained service dogs in the cabin, but it will no longer accept support animals, starting March 1.
Godiva to close or sell all its U.S. chocolate stores
Closing more than 100 stores is part of the chocolatier's strategy to grow its online customer base.
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Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
California paid out $11 billion in bogus jobless claims in 2020
Investigators are looking into possible fraud involving $20 billion more.
Juvenile arrested in "mass murder" at Indianapolis home
Five people, including a pregnant woman, were shot to death inside a home in Indianapolis.
Man with gun in pickup sought info on Oval Office, authorities say
Texas man parked near White House asked an officer for the information and was later arrested, court documents show.
Judge blocks release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Space
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
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Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
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Massive unemployment fraud scheme in California
Charges have been filed in Southern California against several convicted felons over a unemployment fraud scheme. Billions of dollars in aid meant to help struggling Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic were allegedly stolen instead. CBS Los Angeles' Kristine Lazar reports.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Effort to put Tubman on $20 to go forward
White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trump administration. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.