Health officials urge COVID caution for holiday
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, health officials are urging people to take precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Nikki Battiste shares more.
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Doctor on booster shots, rise in COVID cases
Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines including rising pediatric cases.
COVID-19 cases rise as holidays approach
In many U.S. states and other parts of the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on fighting the pandemic.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll in 2021
Coronavirus cases are rising in more than 30 states ahead of Thanksgiving. It comes as the White House reports about 3 million Americans received a third dose over the weekend following the FDA's authorization of both Moderna and Pfizer's booster for all adults. Vice Dean of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Joshua Sharfstein joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Majority of federal workers complying with vaccine rule
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine before a Monday deadline set by President Biden. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Doctor on rise in COVID ahead of Thanksgiving
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again ahead of the busy holiday travel season. Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña joins CBSN to discuss what this means for families planning to gather this Thanksgiving.
Fauci urges Americans to get vaccinated, boosted amid COVID surge
Hospitalization rates are also starting to climb, raising concerns about a potential new wave of infections during the holiday season.
COVID booster shots available for all adults
U.S. health officials authorized the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 booster shots for all adults. Justin Lowenthal of Doctors for America joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more.
CDC allows COVID vaccine boosters for all adults
The CDC has signed off on COVID-19 booster shots for all adults. Those 18 and older can now get an additional dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. David Begnaud has more.
FDA, CDC recommend boosters for all adults
Federal health officials are endorsing both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine boosters for anyone over the age of 18 as COVID-19 cases surge in new hotspots around the U.S. Dr. Lauren Hughes, an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Colorado, shares the details with CBSN anchor Lana Zak.
Expanding COVID vaccine booster eligibility
The CDC is expected to recommend all U.S. adults should have access to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. CBS News researcher and reporter Max Bayer spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what officials are considering.
Moderna asks FDA to clear booster for all adults
Moderna has formally requested the FDA authorize expansion of its COVID-19 booster shot to all adults. Federal health officials are expected to authorize expansion of Pfizer's booster this week. It comes as cases continue to rise across the U.S. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Upper Midwest faces spike in COVID-19 infections: "It's unprecedented"
"I have never seen so many people on a ventilator at one time," one doctor said.
U.S. COVID cases rise ahead of holidays
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the U.S. ahead of the holidays. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother joins CBSN's Lana Zak for more.
FDA could approve boosters for all adults
The Food and Drug Administration could authorize the Pfizer booster shot for all adults as early as Thursday. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN to discuss how expanding booster shot eligibility will effect the country's fight against COVID-19.
Pfizer booster may get OK for all U.S. adults
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for all adults in the U.S. as soon as this week. Pfizer is also seeking emergency-use authorization for its COVID antiviral pill. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Pfizer's COVID pill and booster eligibility
The FDA and CDC could expand eligibility of the Pfizer booster shot as early as this week. The drugmaker is also seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 antiviral pill, Paxlovid. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports, and then Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Rural hospitals strained by COVID patients
All American adults could soon be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, but in some rural communities many have not yet gotten their first dose. These patients are overwhelming some of the smaller hospitals in Minnesota, where the COVID infection rate is one of the highest in the country. Dr. Ulrika Wigert joined CBSN to talk about the challenges facing health care professionals in rural America.
Several states expand booster access to all adults
A growing number of cities and states have begun authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for all adults, even though the federal guidance does not yet recommend it for those who are not elderly or immunocompromised. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Pfizer seeks authorization for antiviral COVID pill
Pfizer is requesting FDA authorization of its antiviral COVID-19 pill. The company's study found it is nearly 90% effective in cutting hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Meanwhile, at least 20 states are experiencing upticks in infections. Infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Dr. Payal Patel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
COVID cases on the rise ahead of Thanksgiving
The CDC reports over 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have received the first dose of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. This comes as several states and New York City begin expanding booster eligibility to all adults. Director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Robert Frenck, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the day's pandemic news.
COVID-19 cases surge in parts of U.S.
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in sections of the U.S., especially in the North and the West. Meanwhile, young children can get the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
COVID hospitalizations on the rise
Three states are allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults, even though federal health officials recommend limiting shots to those patients considered most at risk. California, Colorado and New Mexico have some of the nation's highest rates of new COVID-19 infections. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in some areas, federal health officials fear a winter surge, as more people move their activities indoors. Michael George has the latest.
Gottlieb: Booster messaging could be "one of the biggest missed opportunities" of pandemic
"We now see very clear evidence of declining vaccine effectiveness over time," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan: Polis, Kashkari, Palmer, Malpass
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on rising monetary inflation, and the covid 19 vaccine booster shots.
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
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U.S. imposes military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Brian Hooker released from custody after wife's disappearance in Bahamas
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
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Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
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Brian Hooker released from custody after wife's disappearance in Bahamas
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
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McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
Stocks rally, oil dips below $100 as investors signal hope about Iran war
Despite start of military operations to intercept ships region, investors still expect U.S. and Iran to find an off-ramp.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Colombia to kill dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar
The hippos are the descendants of four brought to the country in the 1980s by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar as he built a private zoo.
Meet Péter Magyar, the man replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary's prime minister
President Trump has lost his biggest cheerleader in Europe, but he may find common ground with his new counterpart, Péter Magyar.
U.S. territories brace for powerful super typhoon in western Pacific
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to cross the island chain that includes Guam in the western Pacific Ocean with winds of up to 175 mph.
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Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
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Everyday items born from space exploration
The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better selfies, comfortable sneakers, basic household appliances and more can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.
New warning over AI
Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Photos show suspected attacker outside Altman home
Newly released surveillance photos show the suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. CBS News San Francisco anchor Anne Makovec has the details.
FBI searches home of suspect in Altman attack
FBI agents are searching the home of a man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest.
Suspect in Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO's house charged with attempted murder
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
Knife attack that killed 3 girls could have been prevented, U.K. inquiry finds
The attack sparked nationwide riots and was one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent British history.
Swalwell reacts as more allegations emerge
Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing more allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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4/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump continues to slam Pope Leo over Iran opposition; Eric Swalwell announces he'll resign from Congress.
Brian Hooker released from custody
American Brian Hooker was released from custody Monday night after days of questioning by Bahamian authorities about the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, who's been missing since he says she went overboard while boating more than a week ago. Cristian Benavides reports.
Photos show suspected attacker outside Altman home
Newly released surveillance photos show the suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. CBS News San Francisco anchor Anne Makovec has the details.
Couple's discussion at NBA game goes viral
Late last week a couple caught on camera having a lively conversation at a Pacers-Nets game went viral. Tony Dokoupil has the details.
Resurfaced texts in Lynette Hooker disappearance
CBS News has obtained messages Lynette Hooker sent to a friend in January 2024 that indicate she had concerns about her husband, Brian, and their life at sea. Brian Hooker is currently in custody after Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride with him in the Bahamas. Cristian Benavides has more.