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Tornado outbreak leaves destruction in South
On the heels of a powerful nor'easter, a swarm of tornadoes ripped through Texas and Louisiana. Janet Shamlian takes a look at the devastation.
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Progress on COVID vaccine for kids
An FDA advisory panel has voted to endorse Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 and a final decision is expected soon. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports, and then CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest COVID-19 news.
Great white shark bites a case of mistaken identity, study shows
To juvenile great white sharks, swimmers, surfers and seals look dangerously similar on the ocean's surface.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids
An FDA advisory panel gave a thumbs up to Pfizer's mini-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5, and if it clears the final hurdles, the first shots could be delivered next week. Janet Shamlian reports.
Kids could get Pfizer COVID vaccine soon
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is meeting Tuesday to consider endorsing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Dr. Mark Kline, chief physician at New Orleans Children's Hospital, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what's next.
North Atlantic right whale population hits nearly 20-year low
One of the world's most endangered large whale species continues to face declining populations as climate change and humans are "driving this species toward extinction," researchers say.
FDA panel considers Pfizer vaccine for kids
An FDA advisory panel is meeting today to consider if millions of younger children, ages 5 to 11, should be eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Extreme weather takes aim from coast to coast
These storm systems have amazed meteorologists and, not surprisingly, are consistent with what climate scientists expect from a warming planet.
School districts tackling spread of COVID-19
School systems across the U.S. are beginning to require students involved in school sports or other extra-curricular activities to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Eligible students within the Los Angeles Unified School District who do not have a qualified exemption need to be fully vaccinated by Halloween. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
What a pediatrician says about the COVID vaccine for kids
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on vaccines for children age 5 to 11.
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