Oral COVID-19 vaccine being tested in LA-area research center
If proven safe and effective, it would be given by itself or in conjunction with a shot or shots.
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U.K. coronavirus variant reported in all 50 states
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is "on the brink" of another coronavirus surge. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, the more contagious variant first found in the U.K. is now in all 50 states as officials race to vaccinate Americans. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease specialist and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how to get ahead of a possible fourth wave.
Vaccine eligibility opens up as cases rise
President Biden has directed states to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all adults by April 19. His administration is racing to increase vaccinations after COVID-19 cases rose for a fourth week straight. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus updated safety guidelines from the CDC.
Hurricanes prompt migrants to flee Guatemala
Campur, Guatemala, was devastated by back-to-back hurricanes in the fall. Guatemalans say they have few options but to try to find work in the U.S. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
White House moves up vaccine eligibility
The White House is moving up its timeline to make all American adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar and New York Magazine writer Jonathan Chait join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the Biden administration's vaccine policy, plus voting rights and the president's infrastructure proposal.
States expand vaccine eligibility and relax mandates
At least 31 states have begun vaccinating residents as young as 16. Some are making the shots a requirement to return to college campuses. Nikki Battiste reports.
Biden moves up deadline for adult vaccine eligibility
President Biden announced that April 19 is the new date for adults to become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as many states lift restrictions. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Vaccine eligibility opening up in April
President Biden is expected to make April 19 the deadline for states to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at the Kedren Health Center in Los Angeles, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how this new vaccine deadline could impact the nation’s efforts to prevent a possible fourth wave of infection.
Michigan university becomes first to offer cannabis chemistry scholarship
The chemistry program claims to be the first in the country that focuses specifically on cannabis.
NASA's Ingenuity mini-helicopter survives first night alone on Mars
Craft is slated to attempt historic flight in coming days. Red Planet's nighttime temperatures can plunge as low as minus-130 degrees.
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3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran
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Trump calls off plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
White House's Katie Zacharia confirms she never passed bar exam
Sikh separatist says FBI warned him of new threat against him
