U.K. opens mass-vaccination centers in race to curb COVID-19 surge
Officials says the worst of the pandemic is about to hit as a highly-infectious variant spreads, so at 7 huge new vaccine centers, it's a "race against time."
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WorldView: Indonesia plane crash probe
Diving teams are seeking the black boxes from a passenger jet that crashed Saturday in the Java Sea. The U.S. is declaring Yemen's Houthi rebels a terrorist organization. And the U.K. has opened seven mass vaccination sites across the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN AM with today's headlines from around the globe.
Vaccine rollout remains slow as cases soar
More than 30,000 people in the U.S. have died of COVID-19 just since New Year's Day of 2021. Dr. Rashmi Jain joins CBSN to discuss what's happening with the pandemic and how vaccines could be administered more quickly.
COVID cases surge in California
Coronavirus cases are surging across the U.S., especially in California, where health officials are reporting 1 in 5 patients are testing positive for COVID-19. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with Dr. Nicole Van Groningen from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center about the coronavirus crisis in California.
Black female scientist at forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett's interest in science started from an early age, but she never knew the difference she would make.
4,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day
The U.S. recorded more than 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 Thursday. That's the highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the latest developments, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joined CBSN with more on what to expect in the coming weeks.
COVID-19 continues to tear through the U.S.
President-elect Joe Biden announced a plan to release the remaining COVID-19 vaccine doses, making them more widely available to the American public. The announcement comes one day after the U.S. saw its deadliest day of the pandemic so far, with over 4,000 deaths. Dr. Annette Reboli, professor of medicine and dean of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
New York to start scheduling next phase of COVID vaccinations
First responders, people 75 and older, and public safety workers will also be eligible to start making appointments.
And then there were three: U.K. approves Moderna's COVID vaccine
But while it's authorized for use, the United Kingdom didn't place any early orders of this American coronavirus vaccine, so it won't be available to Brits until the spring.
Pfizer says its vaccine seems effective vs. two COVID variants
But company says it still has to test it against a new wrinkle in one of those emerging, highly contagious variants.
Moderna CEO says COVID vaccine protection may last years
Moderna is close to proving its vaccine is effective against other variants of the coronavirus, CEO Stephane Bancel also said.
NFL encourages teams to offer stadiums for COVID-19 vaccinations
Football stadiums have been closed to the public for most of the 2020-21 season, but that might change soon.
China clamps down on city of 11 million in bid to quash COVID cluster
Highways in and out of Shijiazhuang are shut and schools are closed as millions are tested for the virus, which China has largely beaten with strict control measures.
New COVID-19 strain appears in New York
As more Americans get sick with COVID-19, health officials are reporting that a man in New York has contracted a potentially more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University, joins CBSN to discuss the latest news surrounding the new variant and the lagging U.S. vaccine rollout.
Houston hospital offers workers $500 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Shots to immunize medical employees against deadly virus among the criteria to get bonuses in early March.
Equitable vaccine access emerges as next challenge amid slow rollout
Local leaders worry communities that lack access to pharmacy services will be left out.
FDA warns of "risk" in U.K. plan to delay 2nd Pfizer vaccine shots
Facing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks. The FDA says that decision is "not rooted solidly in the available evidence."
Pharmacist allegedly had false belief vaccine would change DNA
Steven Brandenburg is accused of spoiling more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine by leaving vials out of the refrigerator overnight.
Freezer power outage forces emergency injections of COVID vaccine
All 830 doses for Mendocino County in Northern California had to be injected before they could thaw and be rendered useless.
COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain
Scientists are optimistic that existing vaccines could be adapted, and they expect trial data soon to help determine whether the new variant really is vaccine-resistant.
Indonesia vaccinating working adults before elderly
Indonesia is doing it differently than the U.S. and U.K. – and there is a method behind their strategy.
U.K. puts Oxford vaccine into action as COVID spreads fast
An 82-year-old dialysis patient and a scientist who helped develop the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine were among the first in the world to get the shot outside of trials.
Spike in COVID cases expected from holiday travel
Some experts predict the next month could be the worst part of the pandemic so far in the U.S., after millions of people traveled for the holidays. The new, more transmissible COVID-19 variant — first detected in the U.K. — is now in the states, and vaccinations are happening much more slowly than predicted. Dr. Stanley Perlman joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Operation Warp Speed Chief Adviser Moncef Slaoui that aired Sunday, January 3, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Seniors in need of COVID-19 vaccine
Demand for the coronavirus vaccine is high across the United States, especially for seniors. Lana Zak spoke with former Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson, who is CEO of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, about the push to get seniors vaccinated.
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Senate moving forward with Clayton hearing despite Trump move to delay
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
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Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"?
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Watch Live: Trump holds news conference to end G7 summit in France
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Tropical Storm Arthur, first Atlantic tropical cyclone of year, forms off Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Survivors of violence could see debt erased as N.Y. law goes into effect
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Texas Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Watch Live: Trump holds news conference to end G7 summit in France
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
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Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
D.C. Democratic primary for mayor results still undetermined in city's first ranked-choice election
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is holding a lead with 64% of ballots counted.
Watch Live: Trump holds news conference to end G7 summit in France
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"?
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
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Durand Bernarr on new music
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
America250 announces concert headliners, host
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A look at the adaptation of "I Will Find You"
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
5 arrested in White House UFC attack plot
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Gilgo Beach serial killer to be sentenced
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Extreme flooding in Gulf Coast states
Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi have been hit with near-constant rain over the past few days. Meteorologist Rob Marciano breaks down the forecast.
Messi and Rinaldo's World Cup impacts
Lionel Messi's hat trick against Algeria in his sixth World Cup start Tuesday night propelled Argentina to its first win in the global tournament. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his sixth World Cup start on Wednesday against the DR Congo team. Michael Lahoud, a CBS Sports analyst, joins with more.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Vance says Iran deal text to be public soon
"We want to tell the American people what's in this deal," Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Mornings," adding that the public can expect to see the contents of the deal between Wednesday and Friday. Ed O'Keefe reports, and Imtiaz Tyab has more on President Trump's comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump-backed candidate loses major GA runoff
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones entered the Republican runoff for Georgia governor as the frontrunner, backed by President Trump, but billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson has won the runoff, according to a CBS News projection. Jackson will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November general election. CBS News political director Fin Daniel Gómez reports.