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U.S. lifts pause on J&J vaccine

Federal health officials have given the green light to resume use of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. A CDC panel recommended Friday to resume using the vaccine, more than a week after it was put on pause over reports of blood clots. As Nikki Battiste reports, the vaccine will now come with a warning for some women. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the Universy of Michigan's Medical School, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the decision.

Apr 23, 2021
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Health care workers burned out by the pandemic

According to a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll, nearly 3 in 10 health care workers have weighed leaving their profession due to burn out from the coronavirus pandemic. William Wan, national correspondent for the Washington Post joins CBSN to discuss what some of these medical professionals have to say about the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and more.

Apr 23, 2021
08:27

COVID-19 funeral program overwhelmed at launch

FEMA's funeral reimbursement program kicked off with 1 million people calling the hotline to apply. Since then, over 5 million people called the hotline. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN to explain how to programs works and what applicants need to submit their case.

Apr 23, 2021
06:32

Memphis courts overrule CDC eviction moratorium

Eviction rates in Memphis could preview what's next after the CDC's eviction ban expires. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova spoke to one mother who is fighting to stay in her home after a federal court overruled the CDC's ban. Ivanova spoke to Tanya Rivero about the case and where it stands now.

Apr 23, 2021
06:00

New York City opens all city-run vaccination sites to walk-ins

"This is what will bring us forward," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday. "This is what will create a recovery for all of us."

Apr 23, 2021

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What the new J&J vaccine warning means for women

Dr. Jon LaPook explains why the new warning with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is primarily for women under the age of 50.

Apr 23, 2021
01:33

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India in crisis as new COVID cases break record

India is in dire shape as coronavirus cases skyrocket and packed hospitals run out of oxygen and beds. Lucy Craft reports.

Apr 23, 2021
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Congresswoman Val Demings and Sherrilyn Ifill appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

Apr 23, 2021

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India could soon be global COVID-19 epicenter

India could soon be the world epicenter for COVID-19, with more than 322,000 new cases reported in a single day. The New York Times South Asia bureau chief Jeffrey Gettleman joined CBSN from New Delhi to discuss the pandemic's fast spread in the country.

Apr 23, 2021
15:04

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Navajo Nation could be first in U.S. to achieve herd immunity

The White House announced last week it will spend more than $4 billion to combat COVID-19 in Native American communities, including $600 million for vaccinations.

Apr 23, 2021

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Decision to resume J&J vaccine expected today

A CDC advisory committee will meet today to decide whether it is safe to resume public use of the single-dose COVID-19 Johnson and Johnson vaccine. It was paused last week to investigate reports of a rare and potentially deadly blood-clotting disorder in at least nine vaccine recipients. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus discusses the latest on vaccine safety and what's next for the JandJ vaccine.

Apr 23, 2021
03:09

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Experts meet on J&J vaccine

A panel of medical experts will meet today to make a decision on whether to end the pause on the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, doses could begin again almost immediately. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" with details.

Apr 23, 2021
03:35

A patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is evacuated from a hospital after it caught fire in Virar, on the outskirts of Mumbai

Surging COVID cases and a lack of oxygen make India "a living hell"

"Less than an hour's oxygen," a hospital group in Delhi warned the government in a series of SOS tweets, as doctors warn India is becoming the epicenter of the pandemic.

Apr 23, 2021

Navajo Nation leads country in vaccinations

Navajo Nation leaders say the population is fast approaching herd immunity if they haven't reached the milestone already. Mireya Villarreal went to New Mexico to find out how they're trying to protect their most vulnerable members from COVID-19.

Apr 23, 2021
04:31

COVID-19 reaches Mount Everest as climber tests positive

With low oxygen levels and the difficulty of rescuing sick people at high altitude, the virus' presence is causing concern on the world's tallest mountain.

Apr 23, 2021

Decision expected on J&J vaccine

The CDC and FDA are leaning toward resuming the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after it was halted following reports of blood clots, sources told CBS News. Janet Shamlian has more.

Apr 22, 2021
04:36

Karate coach wins fight of his life against COVID

A Karate coach seemed invincible until he contracted COVID-19 and spent six weeks on a ventilator. Vladimir Duthiers shares how his daughter’s love helped him win the fight.

Apr 22, 2021
01:39

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U.S. COVID vaccination pace slows

A slowing pace of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. is fueling concerns that vaccine supply will soon exceed demand. As Janet Shamlian reports, efforts are lagging in the South and Midwest. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.

Apr 22, 2021
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Jobless claims fall for 2nd straight week

First-time unemployment claims fell to 547,000 last week, the lowest point since the start of the pandemic. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest job numbers mean for the current state of the U.S. economy.

Apr 22, 2021
05:37

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COVID-19 vaccine efforts face new challenges

The U.S. will soon hit President Biden's goal of administering 200 million COVID vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. But the milestone comes amid reports of a recent 11% decrease in the number of shots given over the past week. Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, an emergency room physician and director of global health at Northwell Health, joined CBSN to discuss the country's vaccine efforts.

Apr 22, 2021
05:19

A Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay participant runs on a beach in Mitoyo in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan

Japan confirms 1st case of COVID linked to Olympic torch relay

An uptick in new infections, driven by a more-infectious virus variant from Britain, is putting two major cities back under a state of emergency.

Apr 22, 2021

India marks global record rise in COVID cases for a day: 314,000

The New Delhi High Court called a critical oxygen shortage a "national emergency" and one expert warned the situation may be even worse than the numbers make it look.

Apr 22, 2021

Biden touts 200 million vaccinations milestone

President Biden said the U.S. has hit 200 million COVID-19 shots in less than 100 days. He also urged employers to give workers paid time off to get the shots. Adriana Diaz has the latest.

Apr 21, 2021
02:35

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Vaccination pace slows as Biden celebrates milestone

President Biden says the U.S. met his goal of administering 200 million coronavirus shots on his 92nd day in office, more than a week ahead of schedule. But despite this milestone, Adriana Diaz reports experts are worried the pace of vaccinations is slowing. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the obstacles that lie ahead in our fight against the virus.

Apr 21, 2021
12:04

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Biden says U.S. has reached vaccine milestone

The U.S. has reached President Biden's goal of administering 200 million doses of the vaccine before he marks his 100th day in office. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses what the administration's next goal is in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 21, 2021
08:47

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The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

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Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches

A global team of air force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.

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More than 3,500 U.S. troops arrive in Middle East

U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.

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French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building

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2 missing boats carrying aid to Cuba have been found, Mexican navy says

Since last week, activists from several countries have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba, which faces a humanitarian crisis in the face of a U.S.-imposed fuel embargo.

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12 tons of KitKat bars stolen in chocolaty heist in Europe, Nestle says

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Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified at O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87

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U.S. Tomahawks are being used in Iran war faster than stockpile is being refilled

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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit

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Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment

More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.

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Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.

About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.

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Oil crisis raises price of diesel and gasoil - a woman filling the gas tank

CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising

As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.

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European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged

The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.

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Republicans stand by Trump on Iran, but are split on how war could end

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Strait Of Hormuz Remains Focal Point In Iran-U.S. War

Here's what needs to happen before oil starts flowing through Strait of Hormuz again

As the U.S.-Iran war nears the one-month mark, the fragile global oil market has emerged as a key weapon in Iran's arsenal — and some shipping and insurance experts don't expect the situation to return to normal until the conflict winds down.

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Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment

More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.

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U.S. Tomahawks are being used in Iran war faster than stockpile is being refilled

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Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"

David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.

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Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.

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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds

Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.

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European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide

Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.

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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine

Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.

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Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches

A global team of air force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.

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Crew arrives ahead of Artemis II launch

Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.

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Final preparations underway for Artemis II launch

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