CDC panel recommends Pfizer boosters for some
CDC advisers voted to allow Pfizer's COVID booster shot for people 65 and older and others who are at high risk. Omar Villafranca has more.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine booster
The FDA authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine booster shot for those who are high-risk or aged 65 and older. It comes as the Delta variant surge appears to be peaking nationally, according to researchers advising the CDC. Nancy Chen has the latest.
J&J says COVID booster increases protection
Johnson & Johnson said a second dose of its one-shot COVID vaccine offers stronger protection against the disease. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Pfizer finds vaccine safe and effective for young kids
Pfizer said its COVID vaccine is safe and effective at a lower dose for children 5 to 11 years old. The company is hoping the shots will be available by the end of October. Mola Lenghi reports.
FDA panel approves Pfizer boosters for some
President Biden’s plan to give booster shots to most Americans was rejected by an FDA advisory panel just days before its rollout. The panel did, however, endorse a Pfizer booster shot for older Americans or those at risk of serious disease. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Debate over COVID booster shots continue
The debate over the necessity of COVID-19 booster shots is becoming yet another point of contention in public health discourse. Meanwhile, there are signs of hope as the U.S. reported two straight weeks of decline in new infections. Anthony Pura reports.
Gottlieb says COVID origins may never be known
Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the need for intelligence gathering to spot future pandemics in an exclusive interview airing Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." The former FDA commissioner also talks about his upcoming book: "Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic."
What the FDA's Pfizer booster decision means
Amid confusion about whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary, Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the FDA’s decision on the Pfizer booster shot means and who should be getting them.
FDA hampers Biden’s COVID booster plan
Prior to the FDA's announcement Friday that a COVID-19 booster shot is only recommended for some Americans, President Biden planned to begin offering booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. Nancy Cordes has more on how Mr. Biden has softened his position.
Biden pushes for Americans to get vaccinated
President Biden is urging Americans to pick up the pace and get vaccinated. The push comes with just over two weeks to go before the Fourth of July when the administration hoped to see 70% of adults in the nation vaccinated. It also comes as the dangerous and highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus surfaces in 49 states. Michael George has the latest.
Gottlieb on how CDC handled the COVID pandemic
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that the CDC wasn't prepared for a crisis like COVID and "should have raised their hand and said, 'We really don't have this.'"
Gottlieb says U.S. is prepared for boosters
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that "there's not going to be a delay" in distributing booster shots because the Biden administration took early steps to prepare.
1 in 500 Americans have died from COVID-19
The pandemic continues to devastate the U.S., as 1 in 500 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Meanwhile, the country is pushing its vaccination efforts amid talks of implementing possible booster shots. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joined CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.
FDA neutral on COVID boosters
The FDA is not yet taking a definitive stance on whether or not booster shots are needed to help protect people from coronavirus infections. A key advisory committee is set to meet to discuss authorizing an extra dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Tennessee, where first vaccine doses remain low. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer, Moderna call for COVID booster shots
Pfizer and Moderna are pushing for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but the Food and Drug Administration has yet to support a third dose. Many Americans still need to be convinced to get their first shot. Omar Villafranca has more.
COVID hospitalizations and deaths remain high
More than 280,000 COVID hospitalizations could have been prevented by vaccinations in recent months, according to a new study, which also found that hospitalizations among the unvaccinated cost more than $5 billion. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Biden responds to vaccine mandate criticism
President Biden is hitting back after Republican governors and lawmakers criticized him over new COVID-19 vaccine mandates. During a visit to a middle school in the nation's capital Friday, the president accused some GOP governors of being "cavalier" with the health of children and their communities. This comes as the Delta variant continues to fuel cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the president's COVID-19 action plan, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
U.S. pediatric COVID cases hit record high
With the Delta variant surging, more children are catching COVID than ever before and pediatric hospitalizations are breaking records in Texas. Some Texas parents are frustrated with school leaders as outbreaks in classrooms send students and teachers home. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Dr. David Agus on new COVID mutation
New data from CDC shows COVID vaccines to dramatically prevent death and serious hospitalization as the new Mu variant raises concerns. Dr. David Agus has more.
Texas pediatrician seeing "record numbers" of kids with COVID-19
Dr. James Versalovic, the interim pediatrician-in-chief at the Texas Children’s Hospital, says, "The reality is, we have seen a record number of children hospitalized during this Delta surge."
COVID cases, hospitalizations slowly decline
The U.S. is experiencing a slight decline in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations after reporting a large number of deaths on Thursday — the most since February.
GOP resists Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate
Republican leaders are pushing back against President Biden’s vaccine mandate. However, new research shows the unvaccinated are 11 times more likely to be hospitalized or die of COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Expert calls new vaccine mandates "essential"
The Biden administration is taking its toughest stance yet to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 with new sweeping vaccine mandates. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from the White House on reactions to President Biden's strategy, and John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Biden announces COVID-19 vaccine mandates that will affect 100 million Americans
The Department of Labor is developing an emergency rule requiring vaccinations at workplaces with 100 or more employees.
Sen. Paul says DHS, ICE must "restore trust" after Minneapolis shootings
Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota as members of the Trump administration face scrutiny over claims they've made.
Who won Grammy Awards for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Venezuela's Machado says transition of power post-Maduro is "unstoppable"
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
ICE releases 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from custody
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Massive release of Epstein files includes 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Iran's supreme leader warns of "regional war" in Middle East if U.S. attacks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments are the most direct threat he's made so far amid escalating tensions with the U.S.
After more than 50 years, NASA astronauts are going back to the moon
More than 50 years after NASA's last human mission to the moon, four astronauts, three Americans and a Canadian, are set for the 10-day Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon.
Ex-Capitol riot prosecutors draft strategy for Congress to probe ICE conduct
The memo details a series of recommendations for Congressional committees to probe allegations of excessive force and violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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Bad Bunny says "ICE out" at Grammy Awards: "We're not aliens"
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Kennedy Center to close for construction for 2 years, Trump says
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Ex-Capitol riot prosecutors draft strategy for Congress to probe ICE conduct
The memo details a series of recommendations for Congressional committees to probe allegations of excessive force and violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
Saks, which declared bankruptcy on Jan. 14, is set to hold going-out-of-business sales as it closes dozens of retail outlets.
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Bad Bunny says "ICE out" at Grammy Awards: "We're not aliens"
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Ex-Capitol riot prosecutors draft strategy for Congress to probe ICE conduct
The memo details a series of recommendations for Congressional committees to probe allegations of excessive force and violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
Ex-Trump economic adviser says Kevin Warsh will "take the Fed back" to norms
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman, said President Trump's nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is "very highly qualified" and will "take the Fed back to its traditional" norms.
Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
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Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
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Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
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Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former director of the U.S. National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 1, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 1, 2026.
Iran's supreme leader warns of "regional war" in Middle East if U.S. attacks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments are the most direct threat he's made so far amid escalating tensions with the U.S.
At least 145 people killed in multiple attacks in southwestern Pakistan
Militant attacks erupted in a resource-rich region where Pakistan is seeking to attract foreign investment in mining and minerals.
Transcript: Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
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Bad Bunny says "ICE out" at Grammy Awards: "We're not aliens"
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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Kennedy Center to close for construction for 2 years, Trump says
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
"Melania" documentary opens with better ticket sales than expected
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.
Jesse Welles: Keeping the spirit of American folk music alive
In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles – a four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas – is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such topics as health insurance and ICE agents.
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How the gramophone changed music
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Virginia woman was strangled with her child sleeping nearby, authorities say
Ten days before investigators say Katlyn Lyon Montgomery, 28, was strangled in her sleep in the Virginia apartment she shared with her 4-year-old daughter and a new roommate, she had broken up with Trenton Frye, a North Carolina man she met online months before.
Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione
A judge declared that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges in the 2024 killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. It's a big win for Mangione, though he still faces the possibility of life in prison.
Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment.
Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty after a judge on Friday dismissed two counts that could have carried a death sentence. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins to take a look at the new ruling and what it means for the high-profile murder case.
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Moon rocket fueling test on tap to clear way for launch
If the countdown and fueling test go well, four astronauts will set their sights on a Super Bowl Sunday launch to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II slated to be a series of firsts
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
NASA delays Artemis mission to moon due to cold weather
The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.
Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
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