Red Rocks Amphitheatre reopens with tribute to pandemic heroes
The amphitheatre celebrated its 80-year anniversary by honoring frontline workers.
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New York City to fully reopen on July 1
"This is going to be the summer of New York City," he said. "You're going to see amazing activities, cultural activities coming back. I think people are going to flock to New York City, because they want to live again."
NYC plans July reopening as Northwest faces surge
New York City is on the verge of reopening while states in the Pacific Northwest are facing another surge. Nikki Battiste reports.
Biden says "Congress should act" on his plans
President Biden is laying out a bold agenda that includes expanding social programs, rebuilding the nation's infrastructure, fighting climate change, and more. CBS News senior White House correspondent. Weijia Jiang has highlights of the president's speech to Congress and the Republican response, and political strategists Lynda Tran and Lanhee Chen spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero to give their analysis.
Some Americans still hesitant to get vaccine
A new poll shows Americans are slightly less hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine now than they were a month ago, but there are still a significant number of people who aren't planning to get vaccinated. Dr. Julie Morita, a former member of the Biden administration transition advisory board and the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the concerns regarding vaccine hesitancy.
India hits record number of COVID-19 cases
India set another global record with more than 379,000 confirmed new coronavirus cases in a single day. The country's official death toll is now over 204,000, but there are concerns it may really be much higher. London School of Economics professor Dr. Mukulika Banerjee joins CBSN AM to discuss the crisis.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas urges fans to help India's COVID-19 crisis
"India is my home and India is bleeding," Chopra Jonas said.
Cruises to resume in U.S. waters this summer
The cruise industry's call to be allowed to sail again in U.S. waters has been answered. The ships bearing thousands of vacationing passengers can resume operations so long as the overwhelming majority of those on board are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CBS Los Angeles reports.
The pandemic's impact on cancer screenings
A year into the pandemic, medical experts are worried about the potential long-term health effects of missed cancer screenings. Mireya Villarreal spoke to two women who experienced late cancer diagnoses. And on "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus explained why Americans should not postpone annual cancer screenings. He also addressed reports that some people who received COVID-19 vaccines are mistaking the side effect of swollen lymph nodes for signs of breast cancer.
Brazil's worsening COVID-19 crisis
Manuel Bojorquez is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where hospitals are overwhelmed, and local politicians and doctors are at odds with the president over how to keep Brazilians safe from the worsening COVID-19 crisis.
Brazil faces deadly COVID-19 uptick
Brazilians are struggling to survive as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country, fueled by the deadly virus variant that originated there. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Examining the history of anti-Asian bias
Over the past year, negative rhetoric surrounding the coronavirus has led to a surge in anti-Asian violence. But, anti-Asian bias has existed in the U.S. since the 19th century. Some experts say if we don't put an end to the hate, history will repeat itself. Michael Luo, editor for the NewYorker.com, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his perspective.
Scientists back Brazil's decision to ban Russian COVID vaccine
Brazil's drug regulator wasn't the first to flag apparent anomalies with Sputnik V vaccine doses, and scientists say their import ban seems prudent.
States try to entice vaccine holdouts
Since COVID-19 vaccine rates have begun to decline, many states have started doing everything they can to entice vaccine holdouts. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke to a 23-year-old man who went out to a bar and ended up getting vaccinated there.
Biden speech expected to focus on proposals
President Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night. Mr. Biden is expected to highlight a proposal to provide free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds among other priorities. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports on what else to expect from the speech, and CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson join CBSN AM to discuss the president's first 100 days in office.
Recap: Biden's first address to joint session of Congress
President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.
CDC: Vaccine drastically cuts hospitalizations
The CDC has released new data about the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines in the real world. The agency says fully vaccinated adults age 65 and over are 94% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports on efforts to get more people vaccinated, and Dr. Krutika Kuppalli joins CBSN to discuss.
CDC updates guidelines for vaccinated people
The CDC now says some outdoor activities are safe without masks when people are fully vaccinated. Dr. Alonzo Plough, the chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to talk about about why it's important to get vaccinated.
Vaccine efforts in U.S. and around the world
As the rate of vaccination slows in the U.S., other countries around the world are facing renewed COVID-19 crises. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on the U.S. vaccine surplus, and infectious disease physician Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis joins CBSN to explain why richer countries need to help other nations for everyone's benefit.
U.S. faces COVID vaccine surplus as demand slows
Coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. are down nearly 25%. The drop comes as some areas experience a surplus in vaccines. Meg Oliver reports.
WorldView: India's COVID catastrophe
India's second-wave nightmare continues, with the country seeing more COVID-19 cases in the last seven days than any other country by far. In Nigeria, a state governor claims Islamist terror group Boko Haram has seized territory in the country's west. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other headlines from around the world.
Biden to face fight over rescue plans
President Biden will try and sell his massive recovery plan to Congress. Nancy Cordes takes a look at how tough of a sell it's going to be.
How racism harms Black Americans' health
Bill Whitaker reports on how decades of research shows that racism is adversely affecting Black Americans' health in several different ways.
Racism and mental health
Harvard Professor Dr. David Williams tells 60 Minutes about a study of mental health and race.
New York to end curfew on bars, restaurants
New York State will end its midnight curfew on restaurants and bars in May, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. The pandemic-era curfew will end on May 17 for outdoor dining and on May 31 for indoor dining. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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