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Pfizer and BioNTech are working on a trial to test a modified COVID-19 vaccine aimed at targeting the Omicron variant. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joined CBS News to discuss the latest on the pandemic, including why the FDA has halted use of two monoclonal antibody treatments that don't work well against Omicron.
Scientists in South Africa say they're starting to get an idea of how the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting people, including increasing reinfections. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the new findings and his recommendations for how to protect yourself in public.
All American adults could soon be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Nikki Battiste reports for "CBS Mornings" on Pfizer's request for the FDA to expand eligibility for its booster to people 18 years old and up.
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
The Wall Street Journal reports that it may be November before the the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children aged 5 through 11. Meanwhile, as states impose vaccine mandates for health care workers, some employees are resisting. Dr. Toni Gross, chief of the emergency department at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Pfizer has announced its COVID-19 vaccine showed promising results in children ages 5 to 11 years old. CBS News' Mola Lenghi spoke with one family who was part of the trials, then Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN AM to talk more about the research and when the vaccine could be available for younger age groups.
Nearly a quarter of all new COVID-19 cases are in children, but the process of getting a vaccine authorized for kids under 12 isn't easy. Wall Street Journal reporter Jared S. Hopkins joins "CBSN AM" to talk about his reporting.
President Biden spoke about the nationwide vaccination effort after the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for the U.S. military and a growing number of companies and schools to require the shots. Jeff Pegues anchors this CBS News Special Report with senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and medical contributor Dr. David Agus.
Pfizer and BioNTech have formally begun the application process to get full approval for their COVID-19 vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration. It would be the first coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to move past the emergency use stage. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss this and other developments in the fight against the pandemic.
Only a handful of people who got the drugmakers' vaccine contracted coronavirus, according to the latest trial.
How the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was developed; Inside the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals; Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
Bill Whitaker reports on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.
Bill Whitaker reports on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.
How the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was developed; Then, inside the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals; And, Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.
The U.K. began its nationwide vaccination program Tuesday and the U.S. could be right behind it. The Food and Drug Administration determined a clinical trial of the same Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine met the agency's "success criteria." Immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the major takeaways.
Pfizer has reported no serious side effects, but some recipients experienced flu-like reactions — including fever, fatigue or muscle aches — especially after the required second dose.
Europe is slowly opening up, but it's still implementing COVID-19 restrictions as the U.K. prepares to roll out a coronavirus vaccine. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
California sets new restrictions as coronavirus cases skyrocket; 5-year-old becomes "Santa's mailman" thanks to Make-a-Wish Foundation
Government grants emergency use authorization and says the vaccine will be distributed from next week following "months of rigorous clinical trials."
The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Immunizations are set to start next week, with the elderly and health care workers among the first to receive it. Charlie D'Agata reports.
UK regulators approve Pfizer vaccine; Empowering black women in health care
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech announced plans to apply for FDA emergency use authorization for their vaccine candidate, after test results showed it was 95% effective at preventing COVID-19. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports, and then New York Times' "Matter" columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the impact of the coming vaccines.
President-elect Joe Biden is welcoming the progress being made toward a coronavirus vaccine, but said the process must be transparent to ensure confidence and safety. Bina Venkataraman, an editorial page editor for the Boston Globe and former adviser to President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology during the Ebola pandemic, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the efforts to ensure public trust in a coronavirus vaccine.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after attending a White House election night party last week. Mark Meadows, who also attended that party, tested positive last week. The man leading President Trump's post-election legal fight, attorney David Bossie, also revealed his positive diagnosis Monday. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician and a member of the group Doctors for Biden, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the promising news from Pfizer's vaccine trial and the crucial period the U.S. is entering in its efforts to contain the virus.
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
Prosecutor said Wednesday that the suspected gunman "admitted to what he had done."
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
Megan Hess, 45, and her mother, Shirley Koch, operated the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in Montrose, Colorado.
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
The latest stain on the premier's credibility came in the form of his shifting account on when he knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a man he promoted.
The British rockers are incorporating a variety of elements to create a more inclusive audience experience.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Rivian, which won the race to deliver the first all-electric pickup truck, is launching its SUV amid major questions about whether it can deliver on its ambitious goals.
The NFL team shouldn't partner with a pro-gun coffee company weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, fans say.
The food delivery membership is valued at $9.99 per month and will be offered to Prime members for free.
Employers advertised fewer jobs as the economy showed signs of slowing, but there are nearly two job openings for every unemployed person.
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Beauty director April Franzino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the best sunscreens Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab tested for summer 2022. She offers tips for parents on ways to get kids to wear sunscreen when heading outside this summer.
The family of professional soccer player Scott Vermillion says they learned about the warning signs of brain damage from head impacts too late. Vermillion was diagnosed with CTE after his death, making him the first public case in a U.S. professional player. Dr. Jon LaPook continues his look at the emerging evidence on CTE.
Officials say the doses expired "due to limited demand for the vaccine" domestically, and logistical challenges in donating them elsewhere.
Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.
One governor accused Russian forces of scorched-earth tactics, "burning down and destroying everything on their way."
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Questions about the security strategy of Mexico's president have mounted since two Jesuit priests were murdered last month.
The latest stain on the premier's credibility came in the form of his shifting account on when he knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a man he promoted.
Officials in Nigeria say "very determined" Boko Haram rebels used "high-grade explosives" to create the escape route.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
“CBS Mornings speaks” with the seven-time Grammy Award-winning band Coldplay about the implementation of new technology that helps deaf concert-goers enjoy their music.
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role starring in the revival of "Into The Woods" on Broadway. She speaks on the healing power of the show and its important messages.
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
The 21-year-old man accused of opening fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has been denied bail. He appeared before a judge for the first time on Wednesday, facing seven first-degree murder charges. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses what happened in court.
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
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As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
Sri Lanka's prime minister says the country is officially bankrupt. The South Asian country defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as an independent nation in May. SIshaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss why Sri Lanka's financial crisis continues to worsen.
Georgia officials investigating potential criminal interference in the state's 2020 elections have subpoenaed seven Trump allies. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the potential impact this could have on the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people.
Former President Trump could announce as soon as this summer another run for office in 2024, sources close to Mr. Trump tell CBS News. Lauren Zelt, former deputy communications director to New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte and founder of Zelt Communications and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss what a Trump candidacy could mean ahead of the November midterm elections.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing intense pressure to resign as several members of his government have stepped down, including some key cabinet officials. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on the scrutiny Johnson faces, and whether his own party could push him out of office.