Russian actress rockets into orbit for movie shoot in space
Actress Yulia Pereshild and her director-cameraman will spend 12 days aboard the International Space Station.
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Dr. Gottlieb on CDC coronavirus response failures
As the coronavirus pandemic gripped the U.S., former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb worked alongside key players to track the virus. He joins CBSN AM to discuss why he believes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were unable to mount an effective response to a massive crisis and offers the latest details on the coronavirus.
New fissures in La Palma volcano eruption
The Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to erupt aggressively with new fissures opening up over the weekend. It has destroyed more than 900 buildings and displaced about 6,000 of the Island of La Palma's residents. Dan Johnson from the BBC reports.
2 U.S. scientists awarded Nobel Prize for discovery of receptors
"This really unlocks one of the secrets of nature," said Thomas Perlmann, secretary-general of the Nobel Committee.
The coming impact of climate change on the Great Lakes
In the coming decades, rising sea levels due to climate change could dramatically impact the both the East and West Coasts. The Great Lakes region will also be greatly impacted by climate change. Ben Tracy reports.
Worldwide death toll from COVID-19 top 5 million
A grim milestone was reached this week when the worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million. Elizabeth Palmer has more from London.
COVID vaccine mandates start taking effect
All 148,000 New York City school employees were required to get their vaccination by October 1, but some teachers continue to push back against the mandate and risk losing their jobs. Tom Hanson reports.
Crews race to contain Southern California oil spill
The Coast Guard has been deployed to clean up and rescue endangered wildlife after massive oil spill about 5 miles off the shore of Huntington Beach, California. Lilia Luciano is in Newport Beach with more.
Fauci: "Too soon to tell" whether Americans should avoid Christmas gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser, says that "even if you are vaccinated and you’re in an indoor congregate setting, it just makes sense to wear a mask."
Roman pine trees dying from parasites
A quintessential part of Rome's skyline is at risk of being wiped out. Umbrella pine trees, which make up half of the city’s surface, are being eaten away by parasitic bugs known as pine tortoise scales. Chris Livesay has more on conservationists' efforts to preserve the iconic trees.
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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