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U.S. yet to decide on U.K. travel ban
While some nations ban travel to and from the U.K. because of a new strain of COVID, U.S. airports are busier than any other time during the pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Dozens of nations ban travel with Britain over new COVID strain
More than 40 nations have suspended flights to and from Britain amid the spread of a new variant of COVID-19. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Questions about new variant of COVID-19
A new strain of the coronavirus spreading in the United Kingdom is creating new fears in Europe and prompting travel restrictions. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, explains to CBSN anchor Tanya Rivero how this new strain formed and whether it could be resistant to the vaccine.
How the coronavirus is changing scientific research
When the coronavirus crisis became a worldwide pandemic, thousands of scientists pivoted their research efforts to help stop the spread of the virus. Ed Yong, a staff writer covering science for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has changed the scientific community and what mRNA technology means for future disease outbreaks.
What we know about the new strain of COVID in the U.K.
"It's probably not more lethal," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CBS News, but added that "It seems like this new strain is more contagious."
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, then earthquake rattles area
Eruption on state's Big Island prompted warning about falling ash, triggers minor earthquake.
Jupiter and Saturn to overlap in sky tonight: "Aligned just right"
If you look up at the sky just after sunset, you'll see something that hasn't happened in centuries.
Michelangelo's David recreated in 3D
Michelangelo's David is possibly the most famous Renaissance sculpture in the world, And though there are many copies, foreign correspondent Chris Livesay visited a team of Italian technicians using cutting edge 3D technology to make the most accurate replica ever.
Scientists eye new coronavirus variant
Scientists are tracking a new coronavirus variant, as a CDC panel says Americans 75 and older and frontline essential workers should be next in line for vaccination. Biden Coronavirus Adviser Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, explains how these developments could affect vaccine rollout.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
The AI doom scenario you've never heard of may be hardest to stop
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Netanyahu tells Trump "we have a job to finish" on Iran
France vows to crack down after protests spiral out of control
Gun used in Bend school shooting was birthday gift from shooter's mom
New evidence points to alleged O.J. Simpson accomplice in 1994 murders
Ex-OpenAI worker who allegedly planted bug contacted Saudi royal
