NYC to require COVID vaccine proof for indoor dining, fitness, entertainment
The policy will be phased in over the coming weeks, according to the mayor.
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Biden asks governors to help fight COVID surge
President Biden called on governors to help fight the surge of coronavirus cases or "please get out of the way." As the administration pushes to get more people vaccinated, CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on a new policy NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio hopes will convince people to roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Ali Raja, a professor at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on efforts to fight the fourth wave.
U.S. to continue Title 42 migrant expulsions
The Biden administration says it will continue using a Trump-era policy to expel migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the U.S., citing concerns over the coronavirus Delta variant. Meanwhile, a federal watchdog is now investigating allegations of abuse at an army base used to house migrant children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump-era policy on migrants still in effect
The Biden administration is upholding a controversial Trump-era policy that allows officials to turn away migrants at the southern border over COVID concerns. The CDC says it's keeping the policy because of the surging Delta variant. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM with the latest.
U.S. to continue migrant expulsion policy indefinitely
By citing a public health law, U.S. officials at the southern border have been able to expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries without allowing them to apply for humanitarian refuge.
China to test entire population of Wuhan for COVID as virus reemerges
Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.
Delta variant drives COVID surge, prompting new mandates
The Delta variant is responsible for the nation's exponential surge in COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
COVID "is not done with us," CDC warns
The head of the CDC says the coronavirus is "not done with us." As CBS News' Mireya Villarreal reports, the Delta variant is driving a surge in cases and officials are reminding Americans that vaccines are the key to stopping the spread. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the day's coronavirus headlines.
Delta variant drives nationwide COVID surge
A rise in COVID cases across the country, primarily fueled by the Delta variant, is raising alarm. This comes as Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been vaccinated, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has mild symptoms. Mireya Villarreal shares the latest.
Delta surge affecting return to offices
Concerns over rising COVID-19 infection rates linked to the Delta strain are pushing back return-to-office dates for many companies. According to the New York Times, management teams are faced with tough decisions about reversing reopening plans or whether to implement vaccine mandates for employees. New York Times reporter Lauren Hirsch joined CBSN to discuss.
New York City struggles to manage homeless crisis
New York City is trying to manage its homeless crisis less than one month before the state's eviction moratorium is set to expire. Since May, city cleanup crews have removed dozens of homeless encampments in an effort to push people off the streets and into shelters. New York Times metro reporter Andy Newman joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Doctor on slowing Delta variant's spread
COVID-19's Delta variant is surging out of control in Florida. The state reported more than 21,000 new cases Saturday, the most in a single day since the pandemic started. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, an assistant professor of medicine for the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, discussed with CBSN's Tanya Rivero what can be done to slow the spread of the variant and what parents can do for school-age children as the new school year looms.
Family urges vaccinations after son's death
Christy Carpenter and her daughter Cayla are encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine after their 28-year-old unvaccinated son and brother lost his battle against the deadly virus. The whole family was unvaccinated in March when they all became infected. Curt Carpenter died after being on a ventilator for 51 days. Christy and Cayla joined CBSN to share his story.
CDC sounds alarm on Delta variant amid COVID surge
The CDC says the "war has changed" in the coronavirus pandemic, as the Delta variant fuels a surge in cases. As CBS News' Michael George reports, experts say vaccinated people can spread the virus just as easily as the unvaccinated. Then, Max Bayer joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on the variant and U.S. efforts to get ahead of it.
Biden touts progress on infrastructure bill
President Biden is touting the bipartisan infrastructure bill as the "most important investment in public transit in American history" as senators work to advance the deal before the end of the week. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
Restaurants face COVID surge — and mask rules — again
Business drops reported as customers in heavily vaccinated areas opt to eat in or order out with Delta variant spreading across the U.S.
Employers losing patience with unvaccinated workers
There's "anger and frustration" toward vaccine holdouts, said one business owner seeking jab mandates for workers and customers
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri, among the states with the lowest vaccination rates, is now seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. As hospitalizations and deaths rise, doctors say the upswing is both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports.
U.S. surgeon general on breakthrough cases
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss delta concerns as a new CDC study found vaccinated people made up 74% of cases in a beach town outbreak in Massachusetts.
Danny Meyer talks vaccine policy
Danny Meyer discusses his new policy that will require employees and customers who dine indoors at his restaurants to show proof they're fully vaccinated.
Gottlieb says vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
"We still see that these vaccines are doing a very good job preventing symptomatic disease, preventing hospitalization and death."
Florida reports record number of new COVID infections
Florida health officials report more than 21,000 new infections in a single day. However, the state has a 60% vaccination rate for people over the age of 12. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, an epidemiologist and associate professor of infections diseases at the University of Florida, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how concerning the surge in Florida is and why masks are needed to slow the variant down.
Florida becomes COVID hot spot
COVID-19 hospitalizations almost doubled in the last week, and the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated. Virus hot spots, including Florida and Hawaii, face record-breaking infection levels, but how their governors are reacting is dramatically different. Lilia Luciano reports.
Biden pushes COVID-19 vaccinations to fight surge
President Biden's latest push for vaccinations comes as the Delta variant fuels another surge in the U.S. David Begnaud reports on the "dire" situation in New Orleans. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Kashkari says Delta variant could become a "drag on our economic recovery"
Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says the spread of the Delta variant is "creating a lot of caution" that could threaten the recovery of the labor market.
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Trump cancels Kushner, Witkoff trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Trump expected to appear at White House press gala for first time as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
2 Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, scorch over 40,000 acres
Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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Trump expected to appear at White House press gala for first time as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
2 Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, scorch over 40,000 acres
Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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Trump expected to appear at White House press gala for first time as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Book excerpt: "The First Eight" by Jim Clyburn
The South Carolina Democrat, the ninth Black man to represent his state in the House of Representatives, writes of his predecessors who helped direct the course of America during and after Reconstruction.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
Armed groups in Mali attack capital in possible coordinated effort, army says
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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Frankie Grande on starring in "Titaníque"
Frankie Grande sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his starring role in Broadway's latest hit show "Titaníque," after originating the part in the show's Off-Broadway run.
Woman brings South Carolina town back to life
Darla Moore is a billionaire from Lake City, South Carolina, who saw an opportunity to revitalize her small hometown with ArtFields, a festival that transforms the town into a hub for Southern art and history.
Broadway star on role with Savannah Bananas
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Derek Klena sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest venture as a performer and player for the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
The Milk Carton Kids perform "A Friend Like You"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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Murder charges in case of USF students
A 26-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to the disappearance of two University of South Florida doctoral students after one was found dead and police continue searching for the other, authorities said Saturday.
Mom charged after son injures Vietnam vet
A California teen on an electric motorcycle critically injured a pedestrian, and now the boy's mother could now face years in prison. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
DOJ permits death by firing squad
Death by firing squad is now reinstated in U.S. federal cases, according to a new policy announced on Friday by the Trump administration.
Polymarket on soldier arrest: "The system works"
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested Thursday for allegedly using confidential government information to make more than $400,000 off the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Polymarket. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details. Then, Dennis Kelleher, CEO of financial regulation nonprofit Better Markets, joins with analysis.
Missing Florida student found dead, arrest made
One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead, and a roommate was taken into custody, police said on Friday.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Trump on canceling envoys' Pakistan trip
President Trump spoke with reporters at the Palm Beach International Airport on Saturday after canceling special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran.
The Dish: Chef Nick Kennedy
Chef Nick Kennedy felt a pull to create a more robust dining community in a small Philadelphia neighborhood. His solution was Defined Hospitality, a restaurant group that owns seven bars and restaurants in Fishtown.
Frankie Grande on starring in "Titaníque"
Frankie Grande sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his starring role in Broadway's latest hit show "Titaníque," after originating the part in the show's Off-Broadway run.
Woman brings South Carolina town back to life
Darla Moore is a billionaire from Lake City, South Carolina, who saw an opportunity to revitalize her small hometown with ArtFields, a festival that transforms the town into a hub for Southern art and history.
Broadway star on role with Savannah Bananas
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Derek Klena sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest venture as a performer and player for the Savannah Bananas baseball team.