Tracking virtually rules out Bennu asteroid impacts in next century
NASA spacecraft help researchers improve tracking of a potentially threatening asteroid.
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Dixie Fire becomes single largest wildfire in California's history
The Dixie Fire in Northern California has become the single largest wildfire in the state's history. The fire has grown to more than 500,000 acres and officials say thousands of structures remain threatened. Tom Harbour, chief fire officer for Cornea, a data service for disaster planning, response and recovery, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the U.S. can better prepare for these incidents.
Delta variant worsens U.S. summer surge
The U.S. is facing a worsening coronavirus outbreak amid a Delta variant surge. As CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, some hospitals are overwhelmed yet again. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines, including a plan to authorize booster shots for immunocompromised people.
Tropical Storm Fred takes aim as heat threatens U.S.
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest on Tropical Storm Fred and the intense heat that's expected to blanket the U.S.
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging pregnant women or those who plan to become pregnant to get the COVID vaccine. The recommendation comes as the Delta variant is pushing hospitals to the brink. Janet Shamlian reports.
FDA expected to allow third vaccine dose for some immunocompromised Americans
News of the move comes as the CDC's independent panel of vaccine advisers is scheduled to meet Friday morning to discuss "additional doses in immunocompromised individuals."
U.N. climate reports shows island nations on "edge of extinction"
The U.N.'s latest climate change report was a "code red for humanity." For island nations, it's an urgent plea to the world to prevent them from getting completely wiped off the map.
Provincetown's COVID cluster, explained
A recent coronavirus outbreak in Provincetown, Massachusetts numbered 500, of which 74% were among the vaccinated. The startling data led to Centers for Disease Control changing their guidelines — and scores of misleading headlines sowing doubt about the efficacy of vaccines. Hannah Knowles, one of the reporters behind a Washington Post article that argues the cluster was a stress test the vaccines passed, joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM to discuss.
Aftermath of Iowa derecho one year later
One year after America's most devastating thunderstorm swept through much of the Midwest, many are still dealing with the aftermath. Whole crops were lost in Iowa, where 57 of the state's 99 counties were hit. CBS News climate reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the derecho's lasting impact.
COVID cases in kids rise as some schools impose mask mandates
The risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools high due to the Delta variant, even if adults are fully vaccinated, according to a new CDC-funded study. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, those findings come as several school districts in Florida and Texas defy impose mask mandates despite state orders. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
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