Poll analysis: After two years, most say COVID divided the country
More than half say COVID vaccines were a big accomplishment. The unvaccinated disagree.
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Pfizer asks FDA to OK fourth dose of COVID vaccine for seniors
Pfizer's CEO told "Face the Nation" on Sunday that he believed another booster shot was now "necessary."
Has America become numb to COVID deaths?
COVID-19 has killed nearly a million people in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University. As more Americans die from the coronavirus, many researchers are questioning if people have become desensitized to the impacts of the virus. Atlantic staff writer Ed Yong joined CBS News to discuss.
Lockdowns as "stealth Omicron" variant fuels record COVID cases in China
While the overall numbers are small compared to other nations, they're the highest China has ever confirmed, and authorities are racing to stamp out flare-ups.
COVID vaccine less effective against Omicron in younger kids, study shows
Children were still three times less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 if they were vaccinated.
What comes next in COVID-19 fight?
Two years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU and Bellevue Hospital, host of the podcast "Epidemic" and editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, spoke with CBS News about how far the world has come in the fight against the coronavirus and what comes next.
Don't laminate your vaccine card: 7 vaccine card holders to use instead
Show proof of vaccination in style while protecting your card with these vaccine card holders.
Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids
Dr. Joseph Ladapo made the announcement at a roundtable event that featured doctors who criticized COVID lockdowns and mandate policies.
Behind the scenes of the Pfizer vaccine
Dr. Albert Bourla, the pharmaceutical giant's chairman and CEO, talks about vaccine hesitancy, COVID misinformation, and the development of his company's coronavirus vaccine, an effort he writes about in the book "Moonshot."
COVID vaccine for kids less effective against Omicron, but booster helps
New data published from the CDC found booster shots appeared to restore protection.
At least 100 arrested in police crackdown on Ottawa protest
After a three-week, traffic-snarling siege of Ottawa, police have moved in to arrest protesters angry over the COVID-19 restrictions and tow away trucks.
Coachella won't require masks, negative COVID tests or vaccinations
Guests will also not be required to bring masks.
COVID vaccines delayed for children under 5
Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of delaying COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 and the science behind wearing masks.
Infants born to vaccinated mothers less likely to be hospitalized with COVID, CDC says
Babies born to mothers who were vaccinated while pregnant were 61% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19.
Djokovic: I'd skip French Open, Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated
Tennis superstar's stand on vaccinations led to his January deportation from Australia, where he lost his bid to defend his Australian Open title.
Protesters take over Ottawa
Protesters have been taking over Canada's capital city of Ottawa over the past two weeks, as anti-vaccine demonstrations have blocked traffic at a key shipping route between the Canada and the U.S. Catherine Porter, Toronto bureau chief for The New York Times, joined CBS News' Lana Zak with the latest.
Windsor, Ontario mayor on trucker protests
The truck driver protests blocking travel through key shipping routes between the U.S. and Canada are affecting both nations. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Detroit, and Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens joined CBS News' Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson to explain the impact on his city and his plan to get things moving again.
States dropping indoor mask mandates
More states are ending indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop as the winter Omicron surge declines, but President Biden says the move is "probably premature." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology and Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBS News to discuss if it's safe to start taking off your mask.
New hurdles for COVID shot for young kids
The U.S. Surgeon General said Friday he imagines a future when COVID-19 is treated like any other respiratory virus. But he did not put a timeline on when that might happen and noted there are still hurdles ahead. Michael George has the latest.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: What parents need to know
Children ages 5 and up now get vaccinated — but younger kids still have to wait.
U.S. prisons seeing rise in COVID cases
On his first full day in office, President Biden promised to order the Bureau of Prisons to review its protocols to protect prisoners from COVID-19. A new report from Stat looks at what the Biden administration has and hasn't done. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Stat Washington correspondent Nicholas Florko about his reporting.
New York lifting its indoor mask mandate
New York is the latest state to announce it is lifting its indoor mask mandate, though Governor Kathy Hochul says masks will still be required in schools for now. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports. Then Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health, joins CBS News to discuss the changes in pandemic policies.
Truckers protest Canada's COVID mandates
Anger over vaccine mandates for truckers in Canada is spilling into the streets and causing major roadblocks. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins "CBS News Mornings" from Ottawa with more.
J&J said to quietly halt COVID-19 vaccine production
Drugmaker reportedly closed the Dutch plant that was making the vaccine in order to focus on a different drug.
WorldView: Anti-vax protest in Canada
Police in Canada's capital Ottawa have seized thousands of liters of fuel and removed an oil tanker as part of a crackdown to end an 11-day protest against COVID-19 measures. And the pandemic is slowing down the race to replace President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines. Correspondent Rylee Carlson joins "CBS News Mornings" with a roundup of international stories.
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Artemis II launch live updates as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
Watch Live: Trump delivering prime-time address on Iran war
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
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Iran announces new strikes on U.S. targets hours ahead of Trump speech
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Watch Live: Trump delivering prime-time address on Iran war
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Watch Live: Trump delivering prime-time address on Iran war
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, tsunami waves possible
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Watch Live: Trump delivering prime-time address on Iran war
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II launch live updates as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
How to watch the Artemis II launch
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Trump to give Iran update in national address
President Trump is set to give an update on the war in Iran on Wednesday evening in a prime-time address to the nation. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe previews the speech.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Why astronauts play cards before launch
Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News to discuss the mission.