Johnson & Johnson seeks approval for COVID vaccine
A possible third coronavirus vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. as the nation ramps up immunizations. Nearly 34 million Americans have had at least one COVID shot so far. Meg Oliver reports.
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Democrats prepare to fast-track Biden's relief plan
Senate Democrats hope to finish crafting details on the comprehensive COVID relief bill within the next two to three weeks — and want it on President Biden's desk by early March. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Fossil fuel air pollution blamed for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide each year
Researchers found that more than 8 million people died in 2018 due to fossil fuel emissions.
Virus relief plan places radically new emphasis on child poverty
Families would receive up to $3,600 annually for each child under age 6, and up to $3,000 for those up to 17.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets boost from Walgreens and Uber
The initiative will begin in Chicago, with plans to eventually expand to other cities like Houston, Atlanta and El Paso.
Slow COVID vaccine rollout for senior homes
As millions of Americans get vaccinated against the coronavirus nationwide, one vulnerable population has been largely underserved. CBS News spoke to the executive director of a long-term care facility for seniors in Northern California, which lost 13 of its residents at the beginning of the pandemic. She says getting her residents vaccinated has been challenging and says she has not received any help from the federal vaccination program. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ashley Graham on new cover story
Supermodel, entrepreneur and podcast host Ashley Graham joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal her new cover and cover story for
Top Pfizer scientist on COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer announced it will supply 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for the U.S. by the end of May and is aiming to ship 2 billion doses globally this year. The vaccine is over 90% effective according to clinical trials conducted in 2020, but more testing needs to be done to see how well it protects against the new variants. Dr. Phil Dormitzer, who helped develop the vaccine as vice president and chief scientific officer of viral vaccines at Pfizer, joins CBSN to discuss.
Democrats charge ahead with COVID relief package as Senate trial begins
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that President Biden would not be watching the upcoming proceedings.
WHO team in Wuhan says "extremely unlikely" COVID-19 came from a lab
Of all the possible origins of the coronavirus, international team says it leaking from a lab is the least likely, to the extent that it merits no further investigation.
Majority of K-8 students see some in-class teaching, but it's hard to track
CBS News contacted all 50 state education boards and found only a handful of states tracking school instruction methods on a daily or weekly basis.
Henry Winkler speaks, at his door
Henry Winkler was preparing to film the third season of the hit HBO series "Barry," when COVID-19 put production on hold. Correspondent Tracy Smith visits Winkler through his back door in L.A., where he is quarantining, to find out how the Emmy-winning actor – who became a household name playing The Fonz on "Happy Days" – has endured, providing a measure of comfort both to longtime fans and young readers of his children's books.
Martha Stewart bakes her Kitchen Sink Cookie
Martha Stewart demonstrates a recipe for a treat from her recent cookbook, "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level."
Visiting museums online
Museums have always been a way to escape the pressures of daily life. Yet, just when we really need them, they're closed … except, thank goodness, on the internet. Rita Braver visits some of the arts institutions whose virtual doors are open for exhibitions and artistic exploration.
Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine
Reese Witherspoon is not just an Oscar-winning actress; she is also a major Hollywood influencer. Her media company, Hello Sunshine, has been behind stories that put a female perspective front-and-center, such as the TV series "Big Little Lies" and "Little Fires Everywhere." Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine executives Sarah Harden and Lauren Neustadter about their philosophy, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting production.
Dominique Crenn, the "Rebel Chef"
Dominique Crenn is the first woman in America to receive the culinary world's highest honor — three Michelin stars — for the San Francisco restaurant that bears her name, Atelier Crenn. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on her recipe for success, and how she, and the restaurant industry, are addressing the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jim Gaffigan on his first drive-in standup show
For the first time during the pandemic, comedian Jim Gaffigan took his act on the road, literally, by performing standup for an audience socially distancing in parked cars in New Jersey.
Doctors urge pregnant women to get vaccinated
Health experts are saying it is important that pregnant women and women expecting to be pregnant receive COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Frank Chervenak, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lenox Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Facebook widens ban on vaccine misinformation
The platform added a new set of false claims to its list of COVID-19 information that will be removed.
2021 Australian Open gets underway
The tennis grand slam season is underway as the 2021 Australian Open begins with fans. It's the first tennis major to allow big crowds since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Kristina Costalos of CBS News partner 10 News First joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano from Melbourne to discuss the country's efforts to host a sporting event with crowds in the stands.
Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive economic relief bill to help the country dig out of the hard times brought on by the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what's in the bill and when it could pass.
Census data shows surge of new businesses
The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on many businesses across the country. Still, census data showed a significant increase of small business applications in 2020. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
COVID cases and hospitalizations decline in U.S.
The fight against the coronavirus is gaining momentum in the U.S. as hospitalizations and infections continue to fall. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, health experts warn the U.S. not out of the woods yet as variants emerge and the Super Bowl threatens to be the next super-spreader event. Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest developments on the pandemic.
Representative Ron Wright dies after COVID diagnosis
Republican Congressman Ron Wright of Texas died Sunday weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19. His wife is still fighting the disease. The Texas Tribune's Washington bureau chief Abby Livingston joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on Wright's road to Congress, his yearslong battle with cancer and what may become of the 6th District congressional seat.
Americans hatching many new businesses despite COVID-19
The economic upheaval from the coronavirus recession shuttered countless small businesses — and launched many more.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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Cornell Title IX investigation docs reveal new details on rape investigation
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"Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack
