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A new strain of the coronavirus found in South Africa is alarming scientists around the world. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta and CBS News reporter and researcher Max Bayer explain why this new variant is so concerning.
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
Some governments have already started imposing travel restrictions because of a new potentially dangerous COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa. Britain has banned flights from South Africa and other neighboring countries, and Israel and Singapore also announced tighter border restrictions in response to the latest threat. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss a possible U.S. response.
The new coronavirus variant has been detected in Israel. The corruption trial of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues with more high-profile testimony. CBS News radio correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN from Jerusalem with these and other stories from the nation.
According to the National Retail Federation, more than 108 million people plan to shop in stores or online on Black Friday.
A new COVID-19 variant with origins in South Africa has been discovered, CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports. The World Health Organization is working to address concerns about the variant. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of FirstCall Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the variant, vaccine efforts and COVID-19 surges amid the holidays.
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
Federal health regulators said they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy.
Scientists say the new variant is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in one of the country's provinces.
Scientists have discovered a potentially dangerous new variant of the coronavirus in South Africa. Researchers there are trying to reverse-engineer the Moderna vaccine with the blessings of the World Health Organization. Debora Patta reports.
More than 53 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year. Medical officials say they are worried that holiday gatherings could cause a spike in infections. A new forecast from the CDC predicts that COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths will be on the rise over the next few weeks. Intensive care physician Dr. Lakshmana Swamy joins CBSN to discuss.
The CEO of the statewide hospital group said the situation is "dire" and the Department of Defense's support is "desperately needed."
More than 50 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving -- the highest number of estimated travelers since before the pandemic. Errol Barnett takes a look.
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, health officials are urging people to take precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Hospitals in Minnesota are dealing with an overwhelming number of COVID-19 patients. Nearly 9,000 patients are in the ICU, and many hospitals can no longer accept new patients. CBS Minnesota's Caroline Cummings joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Sixty-five percent of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns are now in the red alert level, the state's highest of four levels for COVID-19 infections, according to state data released Wednesday.
COVID-19 cases have jumped more than 16% over the past week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with at least 30 states reporting increasing cases and hospitalizations. Columbia University Pediatric surgeon Dr. Susannah Hills spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green about what people should keep in mind during the holiday season.
President Biden touted the drop in first-time unemployment benefit claims to a 52-year low, though he faces other economic problems like rising prices and supply chain issues amid speculation on a possible second term. Sabrina Rodríguez, national political correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss the news from the White House.
Vaccine mandates have sparked violent protests across the French Caribbean. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN AM from Rome with more on that story and other international headlines.
The full authorization makes Canada the first country to do so for Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine.
Steve Burton has intermittently starred on the soap opera since 1992, portraying the character of Jason Morgan.
Only 5% of Africans are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, thanks largely to big pharmaceutical companies supplying wealthy nations first. Rebels in lab coats are trying to redress the imbalance.
COVID-19 cases are surging in several parts of the U.S. ahead of the holidays. Infections are also rising among children. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Hiral Tipirneni joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
President Biden announced plans to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to bring down high gas prices. Ed O'Keefe shares more.
Lockdowns are in place in parts of Europe where COVID-19 is surging. The State Department has issued travel advisories, urging Americans not to travel to Germany and Denmark. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the FAA.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.
A blistering heat wave persisted in the western United States on Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in some desert areas.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
LifePod says its survival device will be able to save small groups of children and adults from tsunamis and severe flooding.
Claudio Villamide was convicted over the 2017 implosion of the ARA San Juan in the South Atlantic.
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
A new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service also found that June temperatures in Western Europe were nearly 5.5 degrees above average.
Julie Chen Moonves, who hosts "Big Brother," gives "CBS Mornings" a sneak peek inside the house ahead of the season 28 premiere.
Eva Marcille, who stars in "All the Queen's Men," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's fifth and final season.
"The PItt" and "Hacks" stole the show at the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively. Here are some of the biggest takeaways with Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl.
The War and Treaty performs their cover of "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" at the historic Woolworth Theatre in Nashville.
The Zac Brown Band performs "Free" as America rings in its 250th birthday.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Prosecutors plan to play audio clips of an interview with the roommate of Charlie Kirk's accused killer during a preliminary hearing on Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more details.
The family of Nolan Wells is demanding answers after the 18-year-old was found dead on Horn Island, off the mainland of Mississippi. Skyler Henry reports.
More details are emerging on the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was killed by ICE on his way to work Tuesday. The agency said Salgado Araujo, who his family said has lived and worked in the U.S. for decades, rammed a car while attempting to evade arrest. Jason Allen has the latest.
Claudio Villamide was convicted over the 2017 implosion of the ARA San Juan in the South Atlantic.
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
Julie Chen Moonves, who hosts "Big Brother," gives "CBS Mornings" a sneak peek inside the house ahead of the season 28 premiere.
Eva Marcille, who stars in "All the Queen's Men," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's fifth and final season.
A Phoenix toddler found in a backyard pool was mistakenly declared dead by a doctor, despite two police officers and at least one nurse seeing possible signs of life. Hours later, the toddler was discovered alive in the hospital morgue. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Elspeth Velten, the editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss a recent survey by the magazine showing how people feel about splitting household chores.
Prosecutors plan to play audio clips of an interview with the roommate of Charlie Kirk's accused killer during a preliminary hearing on Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more details.