Tens of thousands march outside U.N. climate summit in Glasgow
Climate protests were also held across Europe, including in London, Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Zurich and Istanbul.
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The effort to return buffalo to the West
Millions of buffalo once roamed the American West providing sustenance for Native American tribes until the giant creatures were hunted to near-extinction by European settlers. Now, those same tribes are leading the effort to bring the buffalo back. Michelle Miller has the details.
Protests erupt outside COP26
The largest climate protest yet at this week's United Nations climate talks is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. It's the latest in a series of rallies as world leaders meet at COP26. Roxana Saberi is in Glasgow, Scotland, where activists are calling on countries to cut fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
Pfizer COVID pill 89% effective in preventing hospitalizations, death
Pfizer says results from its preliminary drug trial are "extraordinary." CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on one man's urgent call for Americans to get vaccinated and wear masks. Then, ER physician and Harvard professor Dr. Ali Raja joins CBSN's Lana Zak for the latest on COVID-19.
COVID's impact on immunocompromised adults
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
When will Americans be able to get a COVID-19 antiviral pill?
Merck and Pfizer are pursuing emergency authorization for pills to treat COVID-19.
Pfizer says COVID pill reduces severe illness
Pfizer says its antiviral COVID-19 pill is 89% effective at prevent hospitalizations and 100% effective against deaths from the virus if taken within three days of a person experiencing symptoms. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the potentially life-saving drug.
Climate change and U.S. national security
As world leaders gather for the U.N.'s climate change summit this week, some experts say the U.S. should shift its focus on climate change in the interest of national security. Sherri Goodman, a senior fellow at the Wilson Center who analyzes how climate affects policy across the globe, joins CBSN AM to discuss the COP26 conference and its implications.
David Pogue and his quest to make scientific achievements relatable
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Pogue talks about the mission for his new podcast series "Unsung Science."
Doctor on COVID antiviral pills and vaccines
Pfizer and Merck have both developed antiviral pills that could help reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19. Dr. Giridar Malyah, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
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