Florida fire captain accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine doses
The county's "paramedic of the year" was arrested for covering up Anthony Damiano's theft.
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WHO investigators begin work in Wuhan, China
World Health Organization investigators are out of quarantine and ready to begin work in Wuhan, China, where they are hoping to learn more about the origins of the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the probe.
WHO team finally gets to work in Wuhan tracing COVID's origin
As the team urges patience and an open mind after months of delay by Chinese authorities, one expert says it's still a valuable mission.
Debate over reopening schools rages amid new data on COVID spread
The CDC announced there's little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed.
Research finds singing in some languages could spread more COVID
But professional choir directors stress that with the right precautions, group singing in any language can be done safely.
Native Americans face cultural crisis amid pandemic
The loss of tribal elders in Native American communities is causing a cultural crisis. Abigail Echo-Hawk, the director of the Urban Indian Health Institute, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Federal health officials on COVID response
Washington Post national reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what was learned from federal public health officials at their first public briefing on the coronavirus response, plus his reporting on the nurse expected to be tapped to be acting surgeon general.
Schools debate reopening after CDC findings about COVID
The White House says getting children back in the classroom is a priority. Reopening schools could become easier after the Centers for Disease Control announced there's been little evidence of transmission if precautions are followed. Meg Oliver reports.
Pressure mounts to speed up vaccine rollout
Dangerous new coronavirus strains have kicked the race to vaccinate millions of people into high gear. The U.S. now averaging more than one million vaccinations per day as January becomes the pandemic's deadliest month. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports, and Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Secretary of state pledges to repair relationship
Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pledging to repair relationships with America's allies and restore the nation's image following the attack on the Capitol. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how foreign policy will change under the new administration, and details from President Biden's first phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. races to roll out vaccine as new COVID strains surge
The Biden administration is weighing using the Defense Production Act to manufacture more vaccines amid a chaotic rollout. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Can schools safely reopen? Doctors weigh in
A report written by three Centers for Disease Control scientists and published in the Journal of American Medical Association stated that "there has been little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully" to COVID-19 spikes.
Biden's school reopening goal is silent on high schools
Biden's COVID-19 "national strategy" and his statements to press only cite K-8 schools in his push to reopen "most" schools in his first 100 days.
2021 Doomsday Clock stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
"Leaders and citizens of the world. This is your COVID wake-up call: It is 100 seconds to midnight," a group of scientists said Wednesday.
Why vaccine alone won't end the pandemic
President Biden says the U.S. is buying 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines, but the process of vaccinating a majority of Americans will take months. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Jeffrey Shaman, a professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, about what the nation needs to do to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Teacher takes historic road trip for her high school students
When Cathy Cluck realized she'd have to teach remotely amid the pandemic, she took that literally and taught from locations across the country.
CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Biden outlines new COVID-19 vaccination plan
President Joe Biden outlined his administration's new COVID-19 plan, which includes loftier vaccination goals nationwide and announced the U.S. government to buy 200 million additional coronavirus vaccine doses later this year. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.
E.U. and U.K. tensions rise over vaccine supply
The United Kingdom has become the first European country to surpass 100,000 coronavirus deaths as shortfalls from European vaccine manufacturers pits the country against the European Union for the supply. The E.U. is threatening to prevent companies like Pfizer and AstraZeneca from exporting any vaccine orders until its own citizens receive doses, which also creates issues for developing nations in dire need of vaccinations. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN AM to discuss.
COVID variant first found in U.K. now found in 26 states, says CDC director
The variant appears to be 50% more contagious than other strains of the virus.
WHO warns of failure in vaccine equity
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, concerns over unequal access to vaccines around the world are also intensifying. Oxfam America senior adviser Niko Lusiani joined CBSN to discuss the calls for a "people's vaccine"
Holocaust survivors get virus vaccine on Auschwitz liberation day
Hundreds of survivors in Europe are receiving their vaccines on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
"Vaccine nationalism": Nations clash over global vaccine supply
The scramble for vaccinations in Europe has never been more critical, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports, and the tensions never higher.
Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine plan
President Biden's COVID-19 response team is set to give its first briefing today, after the administration announced plans to secure 200 million more doses of the vaccine. Also on Wednesday, the president will be signing new executive orders aimed at tackling climate change. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Melinda Gates on COVID-19 response and conspiracy theories
To date, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has invested $1.75 billion in the fight against COVID-19.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
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
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