Scientists hope to find life on Earth-like planets covered in oceans
The super hot planets, up to 2.6 times larger than Earth, could be "a whole new avenue in our search for life."
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Tropical system in Caribbean may hit Gulf Coast
A powerful storm could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a tropical storm or hurricane this weekend.
Pandemic intensifies mental health crisis for teens
A recent survey found a spike in thoughts about self-harm or suicide among 11-17-year-old students — the highest rate since it began screening in 2014. Meg Oliver has more on the growing mental health crisis among teens.
Oregon hospitals overwhelmed as Delta variant surges
Oregon has become one of the worst hotspots as the U.S. averages more than 150,000 new COVID cases per day. Janet Shamlian has more.
Blue Origin launches artwork and research payloads into space
Blue Origin followed Jeff Bezos' spaceflight with a successful research-only mission.
Gulf Coast hurricane landfall possible in just days
Tropical Storm Ida has formed and is likely to become a hurricane taking aim at the Gulf Coast.
WorldView: Japan's COVID vaccine setback
Japan suspends the use of millions of Moderna vaccine doses. Australia deals with its worst COVID outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic. Researchers find a new hope in the fight against malaria. And a Norwegian company creates a zero-emission, crewless cargo ship. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup.
Japan pulls 1.6 million COVID vaccine doses over suspected contamination
Leaders tell anxious residents the already-lagging vaccination program won't be disrupted, as COVID's resurgence causes heartache and Paralympic angst.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated staff
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said unvaccinated employees who participate in the airline's health care plan will incur an additional $200 monthly fee beginning in November. CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
J&J says its COVID booster shot strengthens immunity
Johnson & Johnson released data on its booster shot that shows a second dose eight months after the initial dose increases immunity. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the company's announcement amid a surge in pediatric COVID cases. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital's department of emergency medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the rest of the day's coronavirus headlines.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute
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Pilot in plane crash said "we're managing the ice," then "Mayday"
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Trump says "Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible"
ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says
U.S. strikes Iranian targets
Case dismissed against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe
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