Study shows vaccines carry much lower risk of blood clots than COVID
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19.
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COVID cases surge as Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused
With a coronavirus variant spreading, hospitalizations are rising across the country, and infections are averaging about 70,000 a day. Lilia Luciano reports.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J pause with restrictions, warnings
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the pause on the single-dose vaccine could be lifted with additional restrictions on who should receive it, and warnings about potential side effects.
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Ted Cruz called the Indiana primary "make or break" -- and he broke. Cruz dropped out of the presidential race shortly after Donald Trump was declared the winner; A St. Louis jury has awarded $55 million to a woman who said talc in Johnson & Johnson's baby powder gave her ovarian cancer. It's the second such verdict against the company in recent months.
Johnson & Johnson vows to appeal the ruling
Johnson & Johnson vows to appeal a multi-million-dollar legal ruling over its signature products. A jury awarded $55 million to an ovarian cancer survivor who says decades of talcum powder use made her sick. Vinita Nair reports on the second so-called "talcum trial" defeat for the company this year.
New study may shed light on COVID blood clots
Research from Oxford University in England has new data regarding the rate of blood clotting cases in COVID-19 patients and vaccine recipients. The study, which has not been peer-reviewed yet, shows that the particular blood clot which was studied is eight to ten times more common in people who experience a COVID-19 infection than in people who were inoculated. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the latest development.
CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
Doctor discusses pause on use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration say to stop administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines amid reports of six women who suffered from a rare blood clot days after receiving the company's vaccine. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19.
CDC panel adjourns without voting on the J&J vaccine
The CDC says it needs more time to weigh the risks of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. An advisory panel met Wednesday but said it did not have enough information to make a decision, leaving a temporary pause on the vaccine in place. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the fate of the J&J vaccine.
CDC panel to vote on vaccine "updated recommendations"
The CDC and FDA recommended a "pause" in use of the vaccine on Tuesday to review blood clot cases.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine on hold
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are preparing to hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, due to six cases of rare but severe blood clots. All 50 states have temporarily stopped use of these shots. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Denmark is 1st European nation to shun AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
While other nations have limited their use by age group, Denmark has decided to completely abandon use of the Oxford-developed drug.
Fauci on what Johnson & Johnson vaccine reactions could mean for women
Fauci said the adverse reactions in six women could suggest that it's hormonal.
Doctor on Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is on pause due to reports of potentially rare deadly blood clots. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to answer questions about vaccine safety and what people should do if they have already received the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Federal health officials have asked states to pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. after six women developed a rare blood clot. Jericka Duncan shares the latest.
How big of a concern is the J&J clotting issue?
The Biden administration says that pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine should not hamper the nation's ongoing vaccine efforts. As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, the announcement comes as the U.S. calls to pause the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after receiving reports that at least six women had suffered a rare blood-clotting disorder after getting their shot. Dr. Julie Morita, a former member of the Biden administration transition advisory board and the executive vice president of the Rober Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact the pause could have on the nation's vaccine efforts.
FDA calls for halt on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The CDC and FDA have issued a joint statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The agencies say they are reviewing six reported cases of a rare type of blood clot in people who have received the vaccine. Nearly 7 million doses have already been administered in the country.
Doctor weighs in on Johnson & Johnson pause
The CDC and FDA have issued a joint statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after six reports of blood clots in recipients. Nearly 7 million doses have been administered. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the developing facts Americans need to know.
U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
As of Monday over 6.8 million doses of the single-dose vaccine had been administered across the country.
Georgia becomes third state to shut down J&J vaccine site
Dozens have suffered adverse reactions to the shot in three states.
2 vaccine sites close after reactions to Johnson & Johnson shot
North Carolina and Colorado sites were temporarily shut down after several people suffered reactions.
Johnson & Johnson testing COVID-19 vaccine on teenagers
Pharmaceutical company says it plans to launch studies in children and pregnant women "in the near future."
Quality control issues force J&J to scrap doses of COVID-19 vaccine
About 15 million doses were involved, but company says it will still be able to meet commitments it made to the Biden administration.
Doctor on schools, COVID variants and vaccines
The Biden administration announced that $10 billion from the American Rescue Plan will pay for schools to perform COVID-19 screenings for teachers, students and staff. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about safe school reopenings, as well as concerns about vaccine hesitancy and research on whether vaccines might help ease symptoms in COVID "long haulers."
How Facebook plans to inform about vaccines
Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox explains how the tech firm will amplify authoritative information about coronavirus vaccines.
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U.S. confirms first casualties of war as Iran lashes out with missiles
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region, killing at least eight in Israel.
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible: "Much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Thousands of travelers stranded after strikes snarls travel in the Middle East
More than 2,400 flights were canceled Sunday across airports in the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
At least 2 killed, 14 wounded in mass shooting at Texas bar, police say
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
UFC's Dana White on taking MMA to the next level
As CEO and president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White has taken the hard-hitting sport of mixed martial arts to its highest-profile moment this summer: a UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House.
Honoring Operation Desert Storm: Waging a battle to build a war memorial
In 1991 more than half a million Americans served in Operation Desert Storm; 148 were killed in action, to free Kuwait from Saddam Hussein. Yet, when Marine veteran Scott Stump set out to build a memorial on the National Mall, he faced "grueling" resistance.
Supreme Court to weigh legal battle over federal gun ban for drug users
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
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3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Democrat Jack Schlossberg talks taking the gloves off
The 33-year-old grandson of JFK is out to make a name for himself, running for Congress in New York's 12th District. He talks about his family, and his refusal to refrain from mocking his opponents, saying, "The time is not now to hold back."
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Supreme Court to weigh legal battle over federal gun ban for drug users
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Thousands of travelers stranded after strikes snarls travel in the Middle East
More than 2,400 flights were canceled Sunday across airports in the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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U.S. confirms first casualties of war as Iran lashes out with missiles
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region. Another strike killed at least eight in Israel.
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Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner." Shaiman talks with Tracy Smith about collaborating with Billy Crystal on parody songs for the Oscars; composing scores for Rob Reiner's films; and why he says, beginning as a piano prodigy at age 16, "there was no stopping me."
Neil Sedaka: An appreciation
David Pogue looks back at the career of the singer-songwriter whose Top 10 hits included such classics as "Oh, Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and "Laughter in the Rain."
Remembering Neil Sedaka
David Pogue looks back at the career of singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose Top 10 hits included such classics as "Oh, Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and "Laughter in the Rain." Sedaka died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at age 86.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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At least 2 killed, 14 wounded in mass shooting at Texas bar, police say
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Extended Interview: Sen. Tom Cotton
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Iran begins mourning period for Khamenei
Iran began 40 days of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after state-run media confirmed that he was killed at his Tehran compound in a joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports on the latest.
Nature: Fur seal pups on South Georgia Island
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Farewell to producer Mary Walsh
For nearly five decades, CBS News producer Mary Walsh has reported from all over the world – from war zones to presidential campaigns – for hundreds of stories, large and small, that had excellence in common. Jane Pauley says so long to a cherished member of the "Sunday Morning" family.
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."