CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
A preliminary study from Pfizer and BioNTech suggest that a booster shot might be the best way to combat Omicron.
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Dr. Agus on Omicron concerns and treatments
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest research into the severity and contagiousness of the Omicron variant.
Where's the snow? Ski slopes missing powder
Lack of snow coupled with warmer-than-average temperatures have Colorado ski resorts on edge. Mark Strassmann is at Steamboat Ski Resort where a small percentage of the terrain is open to skiers.
Groups hope to save Florida's manatees amid record deaths
Humans caused this problem and we need to fix it, said Cora Berchem, who works for the nonprofit Save the Manatee.
What a former CDC director says about Omicron
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers
It’s been a devastating year for Florida manatees, with more than 1,000 deaths, mostly from starvation — a new record. Seagrass, their main food source, has been ravaged by algae "super blooms," as CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Tracy visited the dedicated people trying to protect and rescue these gentle giants.
Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
Scientists and students study volcanic eruption
The volcano on Spain's La Palma island has provided an opportunity for scientists and students to get up close with this destructive force of nature. Ian Lee reports on what they're hoping to learn.
Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance
Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.
Omicron variant spreads as holidays approach
The Omicron variant continues to spread, but the Delta variant remains the dominant strain in the U.S. for now. Cases and hospitalizations are surging in certain areas as the nationwide vaccination rate remains around 60%. Lilia Luciano reports.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary
