White House chief of staff on COVID relief, vaccine rollout
White House chief of staff Ron Klain dismissed concerns that Biden's relief bill is dead in the water.
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South Africa COVID variant found in U.S.
A highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus, first detected in South Africa, has infected at least two people in South Carolina. The state's governor is telling residents not to panic. Mola Lenghi reports.
Virus variant from South Africa detected in U.S. for first time
A new and highly contagious coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has been found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Biden chief of staff on vaccine rollout, schools
Norah O'Donnell interviews President Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain about increasing the vaccine supply, reopening schools and the coronavirus relief bill.
Report: N.Y. nursing home deaths undercounted
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report saying the state may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths in nursing home patients "by approximately 50%," because it did not include those who died off-site at hospitals. CBSN New York has details.
Coronavirus variants found in U.S.
A faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has now been found in two people in South Carolina. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, an infectious disease physician at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quinano to discuss the dangers posed by the new strains reaching the United States.
Eli Lilly CEO on treating coronavirus amid threat of new strains
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about what the company is doing to keep up with treating an evolving pandemic.
10,000 stores expected to close this year due to COVID-19
Sellers of clothing, footwear and other apparel items have been hit especially hard as customers shun stores.
Vending machines to offer COVID tests
There are several at-home COVID-19 tests on the market. Usually you have to send away for one or buy it at a store, but one company is offering them in more convenient locations. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim explains.
Don't take painkillers before your COVID-19 shot, doctors advise
Here's what some top doctors say you should know about common side effects.
Progressives push Biden to back recurring stimulus checks
Fifty-six House Democrats, led by Representative Ilhan Omar, sent a letter to President Biden asking for him to support recurring payments.
Democrats preparing to move forward on COVID relief without GOP votes
Congressional Democrats have said they will move forward with budget reconciliation if they are unable to reach a bipartisan deal.
Leader fears "cultural depression" from COVID
Adam Krauthamer, president of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians in New York, said most of the musicians his union represents have not worked on a regular basis since coronavirus restrictions went into place. He worries that the lack of live entertainment and performing arts will lead to a "cultural depression" in cities across the country. He discussed what people can do to help local musicians and entertainers and why he thinks the federal government needs to do more to help save these jobs and performance venues.
Reopening schools safely amid COVID
The Biden administration is pushing to reopen schools despite recent numbers indicating January will be the deadliest month of the pandemic to date. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, and then Dr. John Bradley joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss when vaccines will be available for children and how parents can prepare kids for the return of in-person learning. He also explained the variant of the virus spreading in California and what residents can do to protect themselves.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week
The Labor Department reported Thursday unemployment claims dropped 67,000 last week from the previous week, even as overall numbers still hover near historic highs. But the economy is showing signs of a rebound. The Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product rose 1% last quarter. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, a Third Way senior resident fellow, about what this means for the average American.
Texas governor to help woman sick with COVID
After 14-year-old Emilian Sosa sent a letter asking for access to a last-ditch COVID-19 treatment for his severely ill mother, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday that the equipment had been located. Sosa's mother is expected to be transported to the new hospital shortly. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Virgin's Branson on future of travel industry
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, discusses how the pandemic has impacted the travel industry and what the future of travel might look like. The Virgin Group consists of dozens of companies including airlines, hotels, a cruise line, a hyperloop and space travel.
WorldView: Deadly bus crash in Cameroon
At least 53 people are dead after a bus crash in the west African nation of Cameroon. In Pakistan, a court ordered the release of a man convicted of killing Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Poland enacts one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. And he EU and AstraZeneca feud over vaccine shipments. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's global headlines.
Health experts issue dire COVID forecast
The Biden administration's COVID-19 advisors held their first coronavirus briefing and warned the U.S. could see another 90,000 deaths from the virus within the next four weeks. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest on that and other developments from Capitol Hill.
WHO begins investigation into COVID-19
Delegates from the World Health Organization were released from quarantine in Wuhan, China on Thursday. They are in the central Chinese city to investigate the origin of COVID-19. Ramy Inocencio reports.
New COVID-19 projection from CDC
The Biden administration is making reopening schools one of its central goals, along with speeding up vaccine distribution. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
Many fans were reaching out to Strahan, who had been absent from work.
Texas teen's desperate plea to help mom with COVID
The teen's mom needs a unique form of life support called ECMO to add oxygen to the blood, giving the lungs time to heal – and he raised thousands of dollars to help her get it.
Biden's executive orders on health, climate
President Joe Biden is taking steps to roll back some Trump-era health care policies. He's also using his executive authority to launch new government effort to fight climate change. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Doctor: Standardized COVID response would help
The CDC projects that up to 85,000 Americans could die over the next three weeks from COVID-19. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what's driving these numbers up so high, the science behind the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, and whether or not you should take over-the-counter pain meds before getting the vaccine.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
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