Analysis of Biden's foreign policy remarks

President Biden took the global stage Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss how his administration will approach foreign relations. The President touched on a range of issues including the coronavirus pandemic, Russia, and the Iran nuclear deal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to break down how he's diverging from former President Trump's "America First" approach.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 12:12

COVID vaccine trial for pregnant women

Pfizer is beginning the first clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss the safety of the vaccine during pregnancy as well as the importance of supporting global vaccination efforts.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 08:15

Worldview: Uber court ruling and more

Britain's highest court has made a landmark ruling declaring Uber drivers are "workers" and are entitled to employment benefits. In Myanmar, a 20-year-old woman has died as a result of the anti-coup demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with those and other international headlines..

• Feb 19, 2021
• 03:40

Biden pledges billions to help poor countries get COVID vaccines

Global health officials are welcoming the "growing movement behind vaccine equity" as a desperately needed measure to protect everyone, including Americans.

• Feb 19, 2021

400 mayors urge Congress to pass relief bill

A bipartisan group of more than 400 mayors is urging Congress to pass the next economic relief bill as cities across the country suffer financial losses due to the ongoing pandemic. Also, President Joe Biden will speak at today's virtual G7 summit meeting, his first major international engagement since taking office. CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest developments.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 05:39

Mayors urge Congress to pass rescue plan

A bipartisan group of mayors is urging Congress to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan, writing in a letter that the $350 billion it would provide to state and local governments would preserve jobs and drive economic recovery. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the backing from mayors comes as many Republican lawmakers have opposed the plan, saying it's too costly.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 03:02

2 pieces of good news on Pfizer's widely-used COVID vaccine

Drug company says vaccine doesn't need deep-freeze storage, which could ease distribution, as Israeli study shows 1st dose alone highly effective.

• Feb 19, 2021

Gusto COO on forgiving small business loans amid pandemic

On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Gusto COO Lexi Reese about the state of small business in America during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Feb 19, 2021

Americans eager for info on COVID vaccines

"Where to get covid vaccine" was the most Googled question across the U.S. over the past month. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the overwhelming interest in the vaccine among Americans.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 03:34

Harris promotes Biden's coronavirus relief bill

Vice President Kamala Harris met with female lawmakers and business leaders on Thursday to discuss President Biden's $1.9 trillion proposed coronavirus relief plan. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss when the bill could be passed by Congress. 

• Feb 18, 2021
• 05:23

New storms delay vaccination efforts

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. have fallen over the last month. But the hopeful news is clouded by concerns of another surge as winter storms delay vaccinations and new variants continue to spread. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against COVID-19.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 06:01

How U.S. can pay for Biden's relief plan

President Biden is facing opposition from Republicans to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. One big question: How would the nation pay for it? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what it would mean for the economy in the long run.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 10:44

5 things everyone wants to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

Despite a botched initial rollout, Americans are hungry for COVID-19 vaccine information, Google data show.

• Feb 18, 2021

History shows pandemics drive extremism

Some experts warn pandemic stay-at-home orders are fueling a spark in radicalization. Arie Kruglanski, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, joins CBSN to discuss the mentality behind the rise in extremism and historic relationships between pandemics and radical ideas.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 14:23

Democrats to unveil sweeping immigration bill  

CBS News has learned that after weeks of deliberations, congressional Democrats and the White House will unveil a sweeping immigration bill that would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to pursue legal status. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN to discuss the details, as well as the administration's latest pandemic efforts.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 11:07

Discussion continues on COVID relief bill

President Joe Biden's trip to a Pfizer facility has been cancelled, but discussion on the administration's coronavirus relief plan continues today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to talk more about the state of economic recovery talks in Washington.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 05:16

South Africa launches COVID vaccine campaign

South Africa has launched its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the shot developed by Johnson & Johnson, which has not been approved for use anywhere in the world. The move underscores the desperation in the developing world to fight the coronavirus. Debora Patta reports.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 03:28

California hospital staff reaches herd immunity

UC Davis Medical Center says it has reached herd immunity from COVID-19 among staff through vaccinations. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with one nurse initially hesitant to get vaccinated. Now, she explains why she thinks everyone should get it.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 05:26

FBI investigating Cuomo's handling of nursing home COVID cases

The Cuomo administration did not report until late January that thousands of people living in nursing homes had died of COVID-19 once they were transferred to hospitals.

• Feb 18, 2021

First-time unemployment claims rose last week

The Labor Department reports 861,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims the week ending February 13. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to explain what the latest numbers mean for the state of the economy.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 08:43

Winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccinations

Over 56 million people in the U.S. have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but millions more need to be administered in order for the nation to achieve herd immunity. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects severe weather to continue to cause widespread delays in vaccine shipments over the next few days. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on one California hospital that has vaccinated over 90% of its employees, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and an assistant professor at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 13:59

California hospital achieves COVID-19 herd immunity among staff

More than 90% of the staff at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

• Feb 18, 2021

Vatican employees could lose their jobs for refusing COVID vaccine

Those who work for the Catholic Church's city state in Rome who refuse the vaccine "without proven health reasons" could face an "interruption of the work relationship."

• Feb 18, 2021

U.K. will infect healthy volunteers in COVID-19 "challenge trial"

Britain's medical ethics body has approved a trial​ in which researchers plan to intentionally expose young, healthy volunteers to the coronavirus.

• Feb 18, 2021

South Africa strain shows risk of unequal COVID "Vaccine Apartheid"

Experts warn that unless vaccines are rolled out in a timely fashion globally, the virus will continue to mutate, and that poses a risk to us all.

• Feb 18, 2021

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