Concerns grow over vaccine hesitancy
The COVID-19 Delta variant, first identified in India, has emerged as America's pandemic wildcard. Mark Strassmann has more on the warnings from experts to those who are unvaccinated.
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Restaurants squeezed by rising prices and labor shortages
Majority of restaurant operators said their total food costs are higher than they were before the pandemic.
New unemployment claims rise
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment claims rose last week, ending a six-week streak of improving jobs numbers. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the "Troubled Asset Relief Programs" under the Obama Administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers means for the U.S. economy.
Why some are waiting to get a COVID vaccine
New data shows COVID hospitalizations are up in states where vaccination rates are low. As the U.S. works to get a shot in the arm of every American, a poll found many are waiting for full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines before they get one. Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and adviser to COVID Act Now, joined CBSN to discuss the country's vaccination effort.
Attorney talks workplace COVID vaccine mandates
A federal judge tossed a lawsuit brought by staff at a Texas hospital over its requirement that workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, the first federal court ruling on coronavirus vaccine mandates. Employment attorney Richard Roth joined CBSN to discuss the outcome of the case and what it could mean for future rulings.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
EU lifting restrictions
The European Union is ending pandemic-era travel restrictions for visitors from the United States. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Women in the workplace and the unfinished fight for equality
The last three years haven't closed the leadership gap for women. And with the COVID pandemic, the fight for equality may have become even harder.
Delta coronavirus variant spreading in the U.S.
As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, more than 600,000 people in the U.S. have died from the coronavirus. Then, CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., including the spread of the Delta variant and the CDC planning a meeting on rare heart inflammation following some COVID-19 vaccines
Delta variant fuels fears of new COVID surge in U.S.
Health officials are sounding the alarm for those who haven’t been vaccinated as the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads across the country. Nikki Battiste reports.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
As America's cruise industry tries to relaunch, Royal Caribbean has pushed back the first cruise of its new mega ship after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Errol Barnett has more.
Experts say new COVID variant a "grave concern"
As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, nearly all states have lifted their coronavirus restrictions as infections continue to fall. But, experts say the new Delta variant is a "grave concern" especially in areas with low vaccination rates. Then, Dr. Anand Swaminathan, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss efforts to get shots into arms and more on the COVID headlines of the day.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000
It took just 15 months for the coronavirus pandemic to take the lives of 600,000 people in the United States, though the death rate has dropped thanks to readily available vaccines. Dr. Susannah Hills, pediatric airway surgeon and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss this somber milestone and other developments in the fight against coronavirus.
Post-pandemic resignation boom may be looming
Recent surveys show 1 in 4 American workers are considering quitting their jobs or changing career paths once COVID has subsided. Axios reporter Erica Pandey joined CBSN to discuss what trends may be driving a boom in people resigning from their jobs.
Nearly 900 New Yorkers got expired COVID-19 vaccine doses
The company responsible apologized and stressed that there's no danger to recipients.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
California reopens after over a year of lockdown
U.S. coronavirus deaths topped 600,000 on Tuesday, but states continue to lift restrictions as the infection and death rates slow. California is the latest state to reopen after being the first to close due to the pandemic. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
California reopening signals U.S. recovery from COVID
California has lifted most remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday, although it comes as the U.S. passed 600,000 deaths from COVID-19. Carter Evans has more.
CBS News poll finds optimism about jobs
A new CBS News poll finds that Americans are optimistic about jobs in their area as the economy reopens. The pandemic has prompted some to think about the possibility of major life changes, including changing jobs, moving or permanently working remotely. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to break down the data.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000 amid growing concern about variant
The nationwide death rate has slowed to a level not seen since the early weeks of the pandemic – but unvaccinated people are still at risk as more contagious variants spread.
Amanda Kloots discusses new memoir and grief
Amanda Kloots, co-host of "The Talk" on CBS, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new memoir, "Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero."
Harris talks $1.2 billion for community lenders
The $1.2 billion Rapid Recovery Program announced by Vice President Kamala Harris will help enable community financial institutions loan money to small businesses, primarily in minority communities. The effort is part of a larger $12 billion in funding for community and minority financial institutions passed as part of COVID-19 relief in December.
Delta COVID variant linked to hospitalization
A study out of Scotland linked the Delta COVID-19 variant to an increased risk in hospitalizations and suggested the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines were less effective against the strain. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss these recent findings and other news about the virus.
Girl Scouts say they have 15 million boxes of unsold cookies
COVID-19 pandemic forced the organization to halt their annual sales of Samoas, Thin Mints and other cookies.
Allegations of potential noncitizen voting spark legal fights
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
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