New Jersey hospital system fires six for refusing COVID shots
RWJBarnabas Health in May gave supervisors and other senior-level employees until the end of June to get shots.
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After son dies of COVID, mother holds vaccine drive at his funeral
Betty Antoine's 46-year-old son Brandon died of COVID after refusing to get vaccinated.
Biden marks 6 months in office with town hall in Cincinnati
President Biden marked six months in office by holding a town hall in Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Dana Peterson, chief economist for the Conference Board, joins CBSN's Lana Zak on "Red & Blue" with their analysis.
CDC predicts increase in COVID deaths
As CBS News' David Begnaud reports, the Centers for Disease Control is predicting coronavirus deaths will increase over the next month. The Delta variant has already begun fueling a surge in cases and in some places, hospitalizations. Dr. Brittani James, a family medicine physician and co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more of the day's coronavirus headlines.
Doctor answers questions about J&J vaccine
The CDC says 83% of all new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. can be attributed to the Delta variant. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the sharp increase in cases across the country. Then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at John's Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the growing number of breakthrough cases nationwide.
Tokyo Olympics' COVID safety protocols
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is Friday, but some of the competition is already underway. Despite the rising cases of COVID-19 in Japan, Olympics officials are trying to keep the virus from disrupting the Games as much as possible. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas is in Tokyo and joins CBSN AM with an inside look at the safety protocols.
Senator on infrastructure bill and COVID-19
Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, said lawmakers are "very close" to reaching a deal on a bipartisan infrastructure bill as Republicans threaten to block a key vote on the legislation Wednesday afternoon. He joined CBSN to discuss the latest on negotiations as well as the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 as new cases surge.
Senator Marco Rubio: "There's no reason not to be vaccinated"
Florida Senator Marco Rubio joined "CBS This Morning" to talk about COVID vaccine hesitancy among Americans.
COVID vaccination delays let killer 3rd wave slam South Africa
"There is a shortage of oxygen, also a shortage of beds," one exhausted front-line doctor told CBS News. "You put the two together, it's a complete disaster."
Los Angeles County reinstates indoor mask mandate amid COVID surge
Los Angeles County will once again require that face masks be worn indoors starting Saturday, amid a spike in new coronavirus cases due to the Delta variant. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss the reinstated mask mandate.
Poll shows how Americans feel about variant
As the U.S. battles a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, new polling by CBS News shows concern over the Delta variant is high, but that's more among vaccinated Americans. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN with a breakdown of the data.
COVID-19 cases up in all 50 states
For the first time since January, all 50 states are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to get their shots to keep the Delta variant from spreading. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from hard-hit Arkansas, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what's deterring people from getting their shots, what she has observed in her own patients and whether indoor mask mandates could come back after Los Angeles County put one into place over the weekend.
Coronavirus cases now rising in every state
Coronavirus infections are on the rise in every state for the first time since January. As Lilia Luciano reports, experts warn the pandemic has entered a dangerous stage. 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 what lies ahead.
Schools combat slowing youth vaccination rate
The newest numbers show that only 315,000 kids got the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine this past week, down from a peak of 1.6 million at the end of May. Now schools around the country are beginning to offer their students vaccines to counteract this downward trend. Adriana Diaz reports.
Canada likley to reopen border to vaccinated Americans in August
With COVD cases dropping and vaccination efforts steaming ahead, PM Justin Trudeau says non-essential travel from U.S. likely to resume in mid-August.
Doctor on reaching unvaccinated Americans
As the Delta variant spreads in the U.S., CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly among younger people. Then Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and adviser to "Covid Act Now," joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and strategies experts say are needed to reach those who are still unvaccinated.
COVID cases rising as vaccinations lag
The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise again in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBSN AM" with more on the impact of the highly contagious Delta variant and what the Biden administration is doing to encourage vaccinations.
COVID surges as Russians refuse vaccine, lie about getting it
Despite pleas by Putin himself many don't trust the government or its vaccines, so they're cheating, and Russia is seeing record numbers of deaths and hospitalizations.
Delta variant fuels case increase in 48 states
Coronavirus infections are up at least 10% in nearly all 50 states, mostly among the unvaccinated. Jericka Duncan reports on the alarming spread of the Delta variant. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Delta variant fuels a 50% jump in COVID cases
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in at least half of the U.S. The Delta variant is fueling the surge, but the CDC says vaccines are still effective against it. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former member of the Biden administration's transition advisory board, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
"Shots at the Shop" help people get vaccinated
Health officials and local community leaders are coming up with more creative campaigns to help encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, and then Stephen Thomas, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland's school of public health, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about "Shots at the Shop."
FDA adds warning to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is warning of a possible increased risk of a rare neurological condition after getting the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. There are 100 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome out of the more than 12 million doses given. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss this latest warning and more.
"Incredibly rare" condition linked to J&J vaccine
The FDA is monitoring the possibility that the Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine could be linked to an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Neuropsychiatrist Brittany LeMonda, PhD, spoke with Tanya Rivero on CBSN about what this condition is, the signs to look out for, and her advice for patients who are concerned about their vaccine.
Rare side effect linked to J&J vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is noting a possible increased risk of a rare neurological complication following a dose of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. Out of the nearly 12.8 million Americans who received the vaccine, only 100 suspected cases have been reported. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" with more details.
Old Dominion shooter was imprisoned for trying to support ISIS, sources say
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
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Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
What we know about the Michigan synagogue attack
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
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White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker was believed to have been one of two planes hit by shoulder-launched missiles, U.S. officials said.
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White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker was believed to have been one of two planes hit by shoulder-launched missiles, U.S. officials said.
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White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker was believed to have been one of two planes hit by shoulder-launched missiles, U.S. officials said.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Trump: Michigan synagogue attack "terrible thing"
President Trump addressed the attack at a Michigan synagogue on Thursday, calling the incident "a terrible thing" and saying he was sending his love to the community.
Michigan synagogue attacker had explosives in car
Security at a Michigan synagogue killed an attacker on Thursday after he rammed a car into the building, sources say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
What we know about the Michigan synagogue attack
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Sheriff describes attack at Michigan synagogue
Security staff killed an attacker who drove a car into a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday, Michigan authorities said. Officials say one member of the security staff was injured, but no other victims were hurt. CBS News Detroit reports.
Old Dominion University confirms shooting
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Trump: Michigan synagogue attack "terrible thing"
President Trump addressed the attack at a Michigan synagogue on Thursday, calling the incident "a terrible thing" and saying he was sending his love to the community.
Iowa farmer on fertilizer prices amid Iran war
The Fertilizer Institute says the war with Iran is disrupting the fertilizer supply chain and pushing prices up roughly 30% in the past few weeks. Lance Lillibridge, a farmer in Vinton, Iowa, joins CBS News to discuss the impact he's seeing.
Growing Up Behind Walls | Sunday on 60 Minutes
You rarely hear a hopeful story coming from Haiti. Sunday, Anderson Cooper reports on an orphanage caring for the country's most vulnerable children, giving them safety, stability, and a path to college.
Michigan synagogue attacker had explosives in car
Security at a Michigan synagogue killed an attacker on Thursday after he rammed a car into the building, sources say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
U.S. releasing 172 million barrels of reserve oil
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. James Bikales, energy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss what impact that may have on gas prices.