Overdose deaths hit record high during pandemic
For the first time ever, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look at what's fueling the surge.
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Flu outbreak hits University of Michigan
The Food and Drug Administration moved to expand its emergency authorization of Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults on Friday.
Austria to impose nationwide COVID lockdown and vaccine mandate
The lockdown will last up to 20 days, and the vaccination requirement for adults starts in February, as much of Europe tries to fend off another wave of coronavirus infections.
Upper Midwest faces spike in COVID-19 infections: "It's unprecedented"
"I have never seen so many people on a ventilator at one time," one doctor said.
U.S. scientist touts "strong evidence" COVID came from Wuhan market
Virologist Michael Worobey was among those who pushed for consideration of a lab leak, but he says further analysis makes that origin theory "very difficult to explain."
U.S. COVID cases rise ahead of holidays
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the U.S. ahead of the holidays. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother joins CBSN's Lana Zak for more.
Rising COVID cases strain Minnesota hospitals
Minnesota is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among the unvaccinated. WCCO's Liz Collin has more.
OSHA suspends enforcement of new employer vaccine rule
The federal agency said it is complying with a court ruling that temporarily halts the regulation for big employers.
WorldView: New COVID-19 variant spreads in UK
A variant of the Delta virus that is more infectious, but is less likely to cause symptoms, now accounts for more than 1 in 10 COVID-19 cases in England, while the head of the Women's Tennis Association casts doubt on an email attributed to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM from London on these and other stories from around the world.
FDA could approve boosters for all adults
The Food and Drug Administration could authorize the Pfizer booster shot for all adults as early as Thursday. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN to discuss how expanding booster shot eligibility will effect the country's fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases up in some European countries
Parts of Europe are seeing a wave of COVID-19 infections as colder weather sets in, forcing some countries to implement new social restrictions and partial lockdowns. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the current surge for CBSN.
Pfizer booster may get OK for all U.S. adults
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for all adults in the U.S. as soon as this week. Pfizer is also seeking emergency-use authorization for its COVID antiviral pill. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Pfizer's COVID pill and booster eligibility
The FDA and CDC could expand eligibility of the Pfizer booster shot as early as this week. The drugmaker is also seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 antiviral pill, Paxlovid. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports, and then Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Mother goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
With kids now eligible to get the vaccine, some families are struggling to decide whether or not to get their kids vaccinated. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to one Louisiana family who made the decision to be first in line after a complicated journey to getting the vaccine.
Fugitive couple sentenced to prison over COVID fraud scheme
Richard Ayvazyan and his wife, Marietta Terabelian, remain at large after the FBI says they removed their electronic tracking bracelets in August.
Concern grows over kids with long-haul COVID
The CDC is estimating about 900,000 kids between 5 and 11 have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine. It comes as there is growing concern about the lasting effects some children who contract COVID are facing. Meg Oliver took a look at children facing long-hauler symptoms.
Rural hospitals strained by COVID patients
All American adults could soon be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, but in some rural communities many have not yet gotten their first dose. These patients are overwhelming some of the smaller hospitals in Minnesota, where the COVID infection rate is one of the highest in the country. Dr. Ulrika Wigert joined CBSN to talk about the challenges facing health care professionals in rural America.
FDA may authorize Pfizer booster shots for all adults this week
The drugmaker filed for emergency use authorization last week.
U.S. retail sales beat expectations in October
Retail sales had the biggest gain in months in October, but many retailers are struggling to fill holiday job openings amid a labor shortage. Meg Oliver takes a look.
Several states expand booster access to all adults
A growing number of cities and states have begun authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for all adults, even though the federal guidance does not yet recommend it for those who are not elderly or immunocompromised. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Pfizer seeks authorization for antiviral COVID pill
Pfizer is requesting FDA authorization of its antiviral COVID-19 pill. The company's study found it is nearly 90% effective in cutting hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Meanwhile, at least 20 states are experiencing upticks in infections. Infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Dr. Payal Patel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Doctor on vaccinating kids before holidays
Nearly 59% of Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now the focus is on getting children inoculated, something Dr. Anthony Fauci says is vital if families want to feel good about gathering for the holidays. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss.
COVID outbreak at Connecticut nursing home leaves 8 dead
Those who died from COVID-19 had "serious underlying health issues," facility leaders said.
Pfizer agrees to let others make its experimental COVID-19 pill
The deal with a U.N.-backed group could make the treatment available to more than half of the world's population.
NYC sanitation workers investigated for alleged fake vaccination cards
Employees who faked their vaccination will be suspended without pay, the department said.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Spring break "takeovers" overwhelm some top Florida destinations
Spring break "takeovers," which are massive gatherings organized on social media, are overwhelming some top destinations and posing dangers.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
More flights canceled or delayed as weather, TSA staffing upend travel
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
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The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022
Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
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.
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Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Did "Sinners" get snubbed at the Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
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.
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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.
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Lava flowing on Réunion Island reaches ocean
Lava flowing from Piton de la Fournaise on France's Réunion Island reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years. Videos captured the lava flows spilling over the cliff. The volcano began erupting a month ago.
Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday over the Middle East conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Israel says top Iranian official was killed
Israel said Tuesday that it killed two top Iranian security officials in an overnight strike, including Ali Larijani. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Never Too Late: Woman faces her fear of water
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Never Too Late," an Olympian helps a woman face her fear of water, which she says stems from nearly drowning as a child. Adriana Diaz reports.
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