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COVID-19 variants are fueling a rise in cases in the U.S. Mola Lenghi shares more details.
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COVID-19 variants are fueling a rise in cases in the U.S. Mola Lenghi shares more details.
The Olympic torch was lit in Greece Thursday to kick off the countdown and relay to the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil. With just three months until the opening ceremony in Rio, it’s not uncommon for host countries to be putting on the finishing touches to get everything ready. But the torch lighting ceremony also shines a light on some other big problems in Brazil. Ben Tracy reports.
The Brazilian government is investigating President Jair Bolsonaro's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The South American country is struggling to thwart the spread of COVID-19 as its death toll continues to rise. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Sao Paulo.
At least 20 children are dead after a fire swept through a school in Niger. Also, COVID-19 cases in India are reaching record numbers, and Brazil's Senate has launched an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities have impounded the Ever Given cargo ship over a $900 million bill after the ship blocked the Suez Canal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.
Hospitals are struggling to cope as a highly infectious COVID variant ravages the country. There are questions over vaccine efficacy, and one expert says other strains "will escape."
More than 80,000 new cases and nearly 4,000 deaths were reported in Brazil on Tuesday. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.
The coronavirus is having a devastating toll in Brazil, where hospitals and morgues are filling up and the country is running out of medicine. Manuel Bojorquez has more details.
Millions of genetically-modified mosquitoes are being released in the Brazilian town of Piracicaba with the hope that they'll take out Zika-infected mosquitoes. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
New details have surfaced about the damage at an Iran nuclear facility attacked earlier this week. Officials in Spain are opening up a mass grave that holds 33,000 civil war victims. Brazil has more deaths than births amid rising coronavirus cases. Japan seeks to quell a spike in virus cases as the Olympic Games approach. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more.
The U.S. women's soccer team this month officially earned a spot at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Goalkeeper Hope Solo will make her third consecutive appearance in the Summer Games, where the American women stand to win their fifth gold medal. But recently, Solo shared concern over the Zika virus spreading in Brazil. The two-time Olympic gold medalist joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her concerns and the future of her career.
A team of CDC investigators is in Brazil examining the possible link between Zika and the birth defect, microcephaly. There are now at least 93 travel-related Zika cases in the U.S. in 22 states and Washington, D.C. A lab at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is working with the Brazilian government to find a vaccine for Zika. Omar Villafranca reports.
In a campaign that has seen just about everything else, Donald Trump is now feuding with Pope Francis; Scott Pelley spoke with Hillary Clinton about the remarkable life of her mother Dorothy Rodham, who ran away from an abusive home at the age of 14.
The Zika virus has been linked to birth defects, but scientists say more research is needed to confirm a connection. That's not stopping some pregnant women in the U.S. from worrying about the health of their unborn children. Dr. Jon LaPook separates science fact from fiction.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died at 79; Marty Burbank was going to buy a 40-foot boat and sail off into retirement, but he felt compelled to do more with all the money he'd saved up
In Brazil, soldiers are being deployed to inform the public about how to fight Zika. In the United States, President Obama has asked for nearly $2 billion to combat the mosquito-borne illness that's been linked to birth defects. Jericka Duncan has more on the fight against Zika.
The U.S. Olympic committee is hiring two infectious disease specialists to advise athletes ahead of the summer games, amid growing concerns over the Zika virus. Wall Street Journal senior sports writer Matthew Futterman joins CBSN with more on the precautions athletes are taking ahead of the summer Olympics.
More states are facing the threat of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The U.S. reports at least 66 infections in 17 states and Washington D.C. Health officials in five states confirmed their first cases Tuesday. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the growing threat.
Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, new polls show that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a very good chance of securing a win after finishing second in Iowa; Brazil has reported more than 4,000 cases of microcephaly, a birth defect where babies develop small heads
Dozens of cases of Zika virus in the United States have prompted the Centers for Disease Control's Command Center to go to its highest level. CBS News Chief Medical Correspodent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses his reporting on the Zika virus in Brazil, his discussion with the doctor that found that link between the virus and birth defects. Watch his discussion with CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Brazil has reported more than 4,000 cases of microcephaly, a birth defect where babies develop small heads. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Vanessa van der Linden first noticed the defect in August, and helped jump-start the response. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Dr. van der Linden about how she connected the dots.
With three days to go before the New Hampshire primaries, GOP frontrunners Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio will all be looking for ways to elevate themselves in Saturday night's debate; overtime pay will be high for San Francisco and Santa Clara police officers after Sunday's Super Bowl, but who's footing the bill?
With the Carnival celebration underway in Brazil, concern about the Zika virus looms large. This week, over a million tourists will visit Brazil, the country with the highest number of Zika infections. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Hillary Clinton's commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in national polls has disappeared: and President Obama discussed the state of the economy relating to his term in office after the unemployment dropped below 5%.
The Centers for Diease Control issued new guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of the Zika virus through sexual activity. Two new cases of the virus in Florida bring the U.S. total number of infections to at leat 53. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Brazil, the country with the most infections.
Though mosquitoes are the main cause of the spread of the Zika virus, the CDC says people have also been infected through sexual contact and blood transfusions. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Brazil
The House passed a measure to fund DHS for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate is on recess.
The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing Saturday evening after a night out with a fellow flight attendant.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing Saturday evening after a night out with a fellow flight attendant.
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
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.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence after a car crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, authorities announced during a news conference. CBS News' Anna Schecter joins with more.
The man suspected in the murder of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman had his detention hearing on Friday. CBS News reporter Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
A federal judge is hearing arguments on the Fulton County case involving alleged voting irregularities during the 2020 election. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
A federal judge ruled against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to have charges against him dismissed. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot and injured himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
It's the dawn of a new lunar era for NASA, with the four-person Artemis II crew arriving Friday afternoon at Florida's Kennedy Space Center after spending two weeks quarantining in Houston. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to preview the mission.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
The countdown is on for NASA's return to the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the upcoming Artemis II launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The comet originated in the outer solar system and visits the inner solar system every 5.4 years.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A girls' basketball team appealed their victory after the coach discovered they didn't actually win. Now, they're being lauded for their character. Steve Hartman has the update.
By the end of the night, the NCAA men's March Madness tournament will be down to just eight teams left. Nate Burleson has a preview.
According to a statement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and they vowed a severe response to any ship trying to get through. That seemed to contradict President Trump's claim that Iran had allowed 10 ships through the Strait as a gift. Holly Williams has details.
Long lines at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport over the last week have been driven by TSA officer sick calls. Pascual Contreras, a TSA officer and union official, was one of them. Kris Van Cleave reports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber would vote "as soon as possible" on its own plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate-approved legislation to fund most of the department, including the TSA, faced major hurdles in the House. Nikole Killion has the latest.