Colorado governor "very frustrated" with COVID booster messaging
Governor Jared Polis says he's "very frustrated" with the "convoluted messaging" on COVID-19 booster shots.
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COVID booster shots allowed for all adults in California, Colorado, New Mexico
The three states have some of the nation's highest rates of new infections.
Colorado governor says all adults can get COVID booster shot
95% of Colorado's ICU beds are now full and nearly 40% of hospitals in the state are expected to experience staffing shortages within a week.
900,000 kids receive first Pfizer vaccine dose
The White House says hundreds of thousands of children aged 5 to 11 have already received their first shot of Pfizer's low dose coronavirus vaccine. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports on the latest from New York City. Then, Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Dr. Vivek Murthy on Pfizer booster request
Pfizer submitted a request Tuesday to amend the FDA emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to include all individuals 18 and older. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on booster shots and vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand booster eligibility
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for Americans 18 and older. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, a third dose has only been authorized for those who are 65 and older or at high risk for the virus. Then, Dr. Angela Myers, director of the infectious diseases division at Children's Mercy Kansas City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID booster
Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for all adults, ages 18 and older. Right now, it's only authorized for seniors and high-risk adults. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Future of COVID-19 medical developments
With coronavirus vaccine approval for children ages 5 to 11 now set and the promising development of a pill reducing coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus answers questions about the future of COVID-19 medicine.
COVID's impact on immunocompromised adults
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
Details of vaccine mandate for big companies
The White House has released more details of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large companies. Skyler Henry reports from the Washington, and CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the requirement and other headlines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA authorizes Moderna and J&J boosters
It is now up to the CDC to decide whether to roll out booster shots for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients, after the FDA authorized the additional doses Wednesday. The FDA also signed off on "mixing and matching" vaccines, allowing millions of Americans to get a different booster than their original shot. Nikki Battiste reports.
The next phase: Latest on COVID boosters
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down the latest on vaccine booster shots, mixing and matching, and the status of vaccines for children.
Millions eligible for COVID booster
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are already fully vaccinated are showing up to get their COVID booster shot in greater numbers than those not yet vaccinated. This comes after the FDA on Wednesday granted emergency use authorization to vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, clearing the way for millions to be eligible for extra protection against the coronavirus. Elise Preston has the latest.
CDC allows expansion of boosters, mixing shots
The CDC authorized the expansion of booster shots to certain Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients Thursday, while also allowing eligible Americans to get a different booster than the initial shot they received months ago. Meg Oliver reports on the updated guidelines for nearly 100 million people now eligible for an extra dose of protection against the coronavirus.
FDA advisers back J&J booster shot
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to endorse booster shots for Americans with Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine. The recommendation came a day after the committee approved a third dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and high-risk adults. Michael George has the latest.
Doctor discusses Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a lower-dose version of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, after the CDC issued its recommendation on Tuesday. Dr. Julie Morita, the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Doctor on new boosters and vaccinating kids
A fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot will soon be available for some immunocompromised adults across the country. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize Pfizer's vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5-11 in the coming days. Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joined CBSN to discuss.
Some immunocompromised people can get 4 doses of COVID vaccine
The fourth "booster" dose is recommended for six months after the third "additional" dose for people with organ transplants, cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Agus on possible COVID vaccine booster shots
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses the growing confusion over possible COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the CDC's new school guidelines and more.
Young children near COVID vaccine eligibility
The Food and Drug Administration says the "overall benefits" of the Pfizer vaccine designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11 "may outweigh the risks." Meanwhile, nearly 100 million more Americans are now eligible for booster shots. CBS News' Elise Preston reports. Then, Dr. Robert Frenck, director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joins CBSN to discuss the new developments.
Pfizer says vaccine is 90.7% effective in kids
More than 70 million Americans are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots. The number of Americans getting boosters each day is now more than double the number getting their first shots. And there's important news tonight on Pfizer's dose for young children. Meg Oliver reports.
Doctor on CDC recommendation for booster shots
Millions more Americans can get COVID-19 booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration approved extra doses of the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins CBSN to discuss mixing and matching vaccines and getting children inoculated.
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots greenlighted by CDC
Up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for an additional dose.
CDC backs J&J and Moderna vaccine boosters
A CDC panel has voted in favor of the Johnson and Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Pending approval from the agency's director, millions of people could soon line up for an additional dose. CBS News' Meg Oliver breaks down the decision. Then, critical care physician Dr. Lakshmana Swamy joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
CDC panel approves Moderna and J&J boosters
A CDC advisory panel is recommending booster doses of both Moderna's and Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccines. Now CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky will decide whether to accept or revise the committee's recommendations. Meg Oliver has more.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran subject to peace deal being "rapidly" reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
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Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
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Scarlett Johansson, skin care mogul
Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Art made of money
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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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?
Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
Resistance grows nationwide against AI data center boom
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 of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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.
Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
GOP Rep. Turner presses for "more information" on Iran
Republican Rep. Mike Turner said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I don't think anybody's satisfied with the level of information that we're receiving" on the Iran war, while backing the Trump administration's strategy of pressing Iran to the negotiating table on nuclear weapons.
As Iran war enters 6th month, details are sparse
The Iran war has now entered its sixth month. Today, Americans are getting snippets of President Trump's thinking on Iran, but few details.
Sen. Kelly: Trump admin. "flailing" in Iran
Hours after President Trump halted a planned bombing campaign in Iran, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly argued on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration "got us into this without a strategic goal, without a plan, without a timeline." He also pushed back on the administration's request for supplemental Pentagon funding.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner discuss Iran, as President Trump calls off large-scale strikes, citing "perimeters of a deal." Plus, the CEO of Hugging Face discusses an alarming incident in which OpenAI's technology went rogue and hacked into his company. And former Sen. Joe Manchin discusses his push to elect more independents.