Fauci says "dark winter" can be avoided if more are vaccinated
On this week's "The Takeout" podcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about what to expect this winter from COVID-19, vaccinations and booster shots.
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New tools and virtual reality helping police officers
New tools and virtual reality training are helping some police officers learn how to de-escalate dangerous situations. Kris Van Cleave tried out the training and did a ride along with one police department equipping its officers with less lethal weapons.
FDA OKs scaled-down booster shot plan
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency-use authorization for booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and other people considered to be high-risk, a scaled-down version of President Biden's original plan for the additional shots. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden met with Democratic lawmakers on a $3.5 trillion spending bill. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with more.
Challenges facing U.S. global vaccine plan
CBS News' Debora Patta takes a reality check on President Biden's goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year. In rural Africa they have plenty of vaccines, but are limited by remote access and crumbling infrastructure as to how many people they can actually vaccinate.
FDA authorizes booster for high-risk adults
Some Americans may soon be able to get a vaccine booster after the FDA granted Pfizer emergency authorization for a third shot. If the CDC approves its use, certain adults may be able to get the extra dose this week. Weijia Jiang reports.
Pfizer booster shot authorized for millions
The Food and Drug Administration authorized expanded access to booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 65 and up as well as those with weakened immune systems and adults whose job or living situation frequently exposes them to the virus. It's now up to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to decide how and when the shots will be distributed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM to discuss.
EPA sharply limits use of HFCs, powerful coolant greenhouse gases
Officials call the new rule a key step in fighting climate change. It has the strong support of both environmental and business groups.
WHO revises air quality guidelines for first time in more than 15 years
The organization said the effects of air pollution are more prevalent in low income communities and countries.
U.S. daily COVID deaths top 2,000
The U.S. is once again seeing more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths per day. But as CBS News' Nancy Chen reports, some experts still believe the nation is heading in the right direction. Then, Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne, an emergency physician and an adjunct assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the coronavirus headlines of the day.
Unvaccinated pregnant women face COVID risks
Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are at an increased risk of severe complications and death, according to the CDC. Yet many are unvaccinated. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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