Danny Meyer restaurants will require proof of vaccination for all
Don't leave home without it, diners. Other businesses are expected to follow in the industry leader's footsteps.
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Officials push COVID vaccines to end 4th wave
The head of the CDC says the U.S. can "halt the chain" of coronavirus transmission. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports the agency insists vaccines are the key to victory. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's COVID headlines.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
Public workers facing vaccine mandates
Officials across the U.S. are reconsidering what can be done to keep Americans safe as the school year nears. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic.
Radio host hospitalized with COVID-19 after skipping vaccine
Phil Valentine's brother revealed the host was in critical care and in "very serious condition."
U.S. heading in "wrong direction" with pandemic, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is heading in the "wrong direction" with the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing, and as Manuel Bojorquez and David Begnaud report, most of those infections are among the unvaccinated. Then, internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the day's coronavirus headlines.
VA requiring all medical staff to get vaccinated
The VA cited the rise of the Delta variant, and recent deaths of unvaccinated employees.
Europe sees protests over COVID mandates
Proof of vaccination is becoming law in countries across Europe, but some feel passports infringe on their privacy. Protests popped up across countries, including a violent march in Paris. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN AM to talk more about the regulations and how most people feel about them.
COVID-19 cases surge in every state
As of last week, more than 97% of people hospitalized for COVID had not received a vaccine, as every state sees a spike in COVID-19 infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. Pediatric airway surgeon Dr. Susannah Hills joins CBSN to discuss this latest increase and the possibility of revised mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ex-surgeon general says pandemic is "spiraling out of control again"
General Jerome Adams also called for the CDC to clarify its guidance on mask-wearing for those who are vaccinated.
Former surgeon general's message to unvaccinated
Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams tells "Face the Nation" that Americans should get vaccinated because it will help Americans "enjoy the freedoms we want to return to."
COVID-19 infections surge across U.S.
The U.S. is experiencing yet another surge of coronavirus infections, mainly in states with low vaccination rates. Some health officials are predicting a peak of infections in October, with daily death rates tripling what they are now. Michael George has more.
U.S. cities set new coronavirus measures
Mask recommendations are making a comeback as the COVID-19 Delta variant rages across the U.S. Lilia Luciano reports from one of the nation's four hotspots. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the potential fourth coronavirus wave.
U.S. shipping 3.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine to Colombia
The doses are set to arrive on Sunday, two White House officials tell the U.S.
Delta variant renews urgency of vaccine push
A new spike in coronavirus cases across the U.S. is renewing pushes to get people vaccinated against COVID. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on COVID-19.
Alabama governor says it's time to blame unvaccinated for COVID rise
"It's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks, not the regular folks. It's the unvaccinated folks that are letting us down," Kay Ivey said of COVID cases in her state.
Biden administration buying more vaccine doses for kids and possible boosters
For now, public health officials are saying fully vaccinated individuals are protected and do not need a booster shot.
NFL may force teams to forfeit over COVID outbreaks
In a new memo, Commissioner Roger Goodell said teams responsible for cancelations would receive a loss on their record and players on both teams would not be paid.
Biden focuses on pandemic among unvaccinated
President Biden is addressing the surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., saying we have a pandemic among the unvaccinated. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on the president's plea for Americans to get the shot, plus pandemic aid for homeowners and the latest on the infrastructure bill.
Why fully vaccinated people get breakthrough COVID infections
Even people who are fully vaccinated can spread the virus, health experts warn.
CDC warns of "pivotal point" in pandemic
The U.S. could be seeing the start of a fourth coronavirus wave as infections triple in just weeks. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud and CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook report on the day's headlines. Then, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician at John Cochran VA Medical Center and a member of the St. Louis Board of Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis.
Fauci says NFL "sending a very strong signal" with COVID rules
The nation's top infectious disease doctor says the league's decision gives other organizations "the impetus to do the same sort of thing."
Unvaccinated people at risk in COVID surge
Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting today to discuss whether COVID-19 vaccine booster shots may be necessary in the future as the Delta variant spreads. CBS News national correspondent David Begnaud reports on toll of the virus in hard-hit Louisiana, and then Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more guidance on the vaccines.
Rare breakthrough COVID cases raise concern
How can a fully vaccinated person still get COVID-19 and spread the virus? Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Future of bipartisan infrastructure bill
President Biden says he believes Congress can come together on a bipartisan infrastructure bill, even though yesterday's vote to begin debate on the plan failed in the Senate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that plus Mr. Biden's comments on FDA approval for COVID vaccines.
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 of Iranian ports on 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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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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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.