FDA approves use of 1 million COVID tests that expired in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said last week that the tests weren't distributed because of "low demand."

• Jan 14, 2022

How antiviral pills could alter the pandemic

The FDA has authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral pill for emergency use. Dr. Jodie Guest joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the state of the pandemic.

• Dec 22, 2021
• 5:48

FDA approves booster shots for some kids

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized booster shots for kids ages 12 to 15 and immunocompromised children ages 5 to 11, in response to the Omicron variant, which is driving a surge of COVID-19 infections in the U.S. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.

• Jan 4, 2022
• 8:11

FDA expands access to Pfizer booster

The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for children between the ages of 12 and 15. The CDC is expected to rule on the decision later this week. It comes as Omicron cases surge nationwide and millions of kids return to school following the holidays. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports, and then Professor Jodie Guest, vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against COVID-19.

• Jan 3, 2022
• 7:00

FDA authorizes booster for ages 12 to 15

As COVID-19 cases surge across the U.S. the FDA has authorized Pfizer booster shots for children ages 12 to 15. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on how schools are proceeding with their return to class. Then Dr. Rajeev Fernando, who specializes in global infectious diseases, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Jan 3, 2022
• 9:55

U.S. reaches record number new COVID cases

Nearly half a million new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the U.S. on Wednesday. That number from the CDC is the highest single-day tally since the start of the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports from New York City. Then Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan, joined CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss the latest on the nation's health crisis.

• Dec 30, 2021
• 9:07

Why antigen tests may still work well for Omicron, despite "reduced sensitivity"

The FDA said some of the rapid at-home tests may have "reduced sensitivity" in detecting Omicron cases, but real-world results are still coming in.

• Dec 30, 2021

U.S. COVID cases surge ahead of holidays

New cases of the Omicron variant are spreading rapidly in the U.S. ahead of the holidays. People are dealing with long lines at testing sites across the nation. At-home testing kits are also short in supply and pharmacies are limiting how many customers can buy. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports from New York City. Then critical care physician Dr. Lakshmana Swamy joins CBSN's Debra Alfarone to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Dec 23, 2021
• 8:27

FDA approves second COVID treatment pill

The FDA has authorized the second antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Michael George reports. Then Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN to break down how the drugs work. He also explains why he thinks the CDC should implement "circuit breakers," short-term restrictions on high-risk activities to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant.

• Dec 23, 2021
• 9:36

Omicron spike collides with holiday travel surge

The FDA authorized the first pill to treat COVID-19. The milestone comes as U.S. cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all rising, with health officials warning of a possible tsunami of new Omicron cases that could overwhelm hospitals. Nancy Chen has the details.

• Dec 22, 2021
• 4:13

FDA allows for abortion pills to be sent by mail

Prescribing will still be limited to doctors who complete special certification.

• Dec 16, 2021

How companies like Puff Bar have avoided FDA regulation

The Food and Drug Administration banned flavored e-cigarettes, like Juul, citing their popularity among teens.

• Dec 15, 2021

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill

Pfizer has submitted a request for the Food and Drug Administration to provide emergency use authorization for its oral antiviral pill to help fight COVID-19 in high-risk adult patients. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN to with more on Pfizer's new pill and the pandemic.

• Dec 14, 2021
• 8:39

COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S.

The U.S. is experiencing a COVID-19 resurgence as new cases increased 37% nationwide this week. Some 40% of Americans remain unvaccinated. Michael George reports.

• Dec 11, 2021
• 2:05

Delta cases soar as scientists study Omicron

Health officials are identifying more cases of the Omicron variant in the U.S., though the Delta variant continues to be more dominant. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 10, 2021
• 2:12

New FDA-approved eye drops may improve vision

New prescription eye drops could potentially replace reading glasses for people who have trouble seeing close-up. Jericka Duncan shares more.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 1:48

FDA authorizes boosters for ages 16 and up

The FDA has expanded authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster for teens ages 16 and 17. Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now fully vaccinated, but the Omicron variant is raising concerns. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports. Then Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in Los Angeles, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from a vaccination clinic to discuss the latest.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 6:17

Pfizer booster authorized for ages 16 and up

The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID booster shots for 16 and 17 year olds. The boosters had already been encouraged for adults. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 3:16

Health officials push for COVID boosters

The FDA may soon authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for teens 16 and 17 years old. About a quarter of Americans eligible for the booster have received it. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest in the fight against the coronavirus.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 4:01

New eye drops could replace reading glasses for millions

Vuity, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in October, would potentially replace reading glasses for some of the 128 million Americans who have trouble seeing close-up.

• Dec 9, 2021

Delta variant fuels wave of infections in U.S.

As concerns over the new Omicron variant grow, public health experts say the Delta variant is still causing a majority of infections in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Omicron may cause less serious illness than other variants. Then, ER physician and Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Ali Raja joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for the latest on COVID-19.

• Dec 7, 2021
• 7:13

Gottlieb on vaccine availability worldwide

Dr. Scott Gotlieb, the former FDA commissioner, said last week that five of eight countries in the U.S. travel ban had turned down vaccines. He said "we do need to get capacities into these countries so it's not a recurring problem."

• Dec 5, 2021
• 8:55

FDA's advisory committee backs Merck's COVID pill

The U.S. may soon be implementing new testing requirements for travelers entering the U.S. amid growing concerns over the new COVID Omicron variant. This week a panel of FDA advisers voted to endorse Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill for high-risk individuals. Infectious diseases physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and chair of that FDA panel, Dr. Lindsey Baden, joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Dec 1, 2021
• 9:37

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from October 24, 2013

The two main contractors who built the inner workings of the Obamacare website told Congress the government never tested the parts together until days before the deadline; and, When the Beatles arrived in America in 1964, Ringo Starr became the band's unofficial photographer, capturing intimate moments from inside Beatlemania.

• Oct 24, 2013
• 18:33

The full episode of The CBS Evening News from April 24, 2014

Three Americans were shot dead by an Afghan security guard at a hospital run by a U.S. Christian charity; and, This Saturday, the 75 mph speed limit on West Texas' U.S. 285 comes off for the annual Big Bend Open Road Race.

• Apr 24, 2014
• 20:32

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