Trump lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, Biden to block changes
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
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U.S. expected to hit 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by February, CDC warns
The grim news comes as Los Angeles is battling a more contagious variant of the virus. California leads the world in coronavirus cases, with over 3 million residents infected.
WorldView: China gold mine blast & more
We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda's presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup.
COVID vaccine timeline unknown for ICE detainees
Nearly 9,000 immigrants in ICE custody have been infected with the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. immigrations officials have agreed to vaccinate more than 15,000 detainees once doses become available. But the agency still has no concrete timeline on when that will be. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
California cremation limits suspended due to backlog of bodies
More than 2,700 bodies are stored at both hospitals and the coroner's office, according to the emergency order.
Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
Fired COVID data scientist charged
Rebekah Jones, Florida's former state COVID-19 data scientist, turned herself in to police after a warrant was issued for her arrest alleging illegal use of the state's computer system. She previously accused top officials of manipulating data to downplay the state's coronavirus outbreak. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
New COVID-19 variant found in California
Efforts to administer the coronavirus vaccine are ramping up in the U.S., but the nation is nearing the horrifying milestone of 400,000 deaths from COVID-19. Meanwhile, researchers have found a new variant of the disease in hard-hit California. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss.
Dozens of tennis players in lockdown
The number of tennis players in quarantine swelled to 72 ahead of the Australian Open after a fifth positive coronavirus test from the charter flights bringing players, coaches, officials and media to Melbourne for the season-opening major. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Official: "No special treatment" for 72 Aussie Open players in quarantine
"The virus doesn't treat you specially, so neither do we," said Daniel Andrews, Victoria's state premier.
Cuomo on allocating vaccines to hospitals
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday the state will give its next allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses to hospitals that have administered the greatest proportion of what they were given earlier. The governor and state officials discussed the state's efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a briefing that also touched on the new variants of the virus and the state's efforts to procure more of the vaccine. Watch a portion of their remarks.
COVID-19 vaccines and variants latest
Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine rollout efforts and concerns over the emergence of new variants as the United States approaches 400,000 deaths.
Event planning firm honors health care workers
Lenox Hill Hospital workers were treated to care packages in a token of appreciation for everything the New York City hospital employees have faced during the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Melissa Rosenbloom and Claudia Warner, the executive vice presidents of luxury service company Gourmet Advisory Services, join CBSN to share how they came together to honor frontline workers.
Biden team releases plan for first 10 days of administration
President-elect Joe Biden's team has released its plan for the first 10 days of the new administration. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM to talk about his top priorities.
LA becomes first county to hit 1 million COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles is the first county in the nation to hit 1 million COVID-19 cases and is now battling the new more contagious coronavirus strain. Lilia Luciano reports.
Biden's plan for first 10 days in office
The incoming Biden administration has announced executive actions and legislative proposals it intends to implement during their first 10 days in office. This comes as President Trump makes plans for pardons in his final days in power. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect.
More COVID-19 vaccines on verge of approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines could be headed toward emergency use authorization in weeks, not months. Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the vaccine rollout around the country and the Biden administration's ambitious plan to give 100 million doses in 100 days.
Black Americans and the COVID-19 vaccine
Local leaders in the Black community are encouraging Black Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Freeman Hrabowski, III, Ph.D, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explains to CBSN why he and his wife entered the Moderna vaccine trial last fall.
Face The Nation: Walensky, Gottlieb, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the vaccine rollout in America, worldwide coronavirus death toll and the new virus variant.
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on January 17, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Adam Schiff and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb sat down with Margaret Brennan.
Worldwide COVID-19 deaths pass 2 million
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of coronavirus.
Gottlieb expects virus variant to be dominant in U.S. in 5 weeks
The former FDA commissioner says the number of infections from the new straing of the virus is doubling rapidly.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rochelle Walensky on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with nominee for CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as France braces for more protests
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
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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