Shanghai streets deserted in lockdown
Drone footage shows the streets of Shanghai deserted as millions of people in China’s biggest city remained locked down amid rising COVID-19 cases.
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China stops separating families under COVID lockdown amid outcry
The change to the draconian "zero-COVID" policies came as China's largest city struggled to contain the virus, reporting another record number of new cases.
China extends Shanghai lockdown as COVID spreads despite draconian policy
Frustration is mounting in China's biggest city, but authorities say their controversial "zero-COVID" policy "will continue to guide the country's epidemic control."
China defends policy of separating COVID-positive kids from parents
Officials in China's biggest city of Shanghai have refused to budge from the draconian "zero-COVID" policies despite mounting anger.
Frustration mounts as China extends COVID lockdown in Shanghai
China's most populous, wealthiest city was supposed to be shut down in 2 phases for about a week. That's been extended, and it could be extended again.
U.K. police recommend 20 fines be issued over government "partygate" scandal
Authorities have been investigating 12 parties and gatherings, some of which Boris Johnson attended, during the height of England's coronavirus lockdown in 2020.
China locks down Shanghai as Omicron fuels record surge in COVID cases
Locking down the entire global financial hub's population of 25 million all at once was deemed too big a risk, so it has been split in half for a phased shutdown.
Partygate report released; PM apologizes
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Monday after an inquiry found that Downing Street parties while Britain was in lockdown represented a "serious failure" to observe the standards expected of government or to heed the sacrifices made by millions of people during the pandemic. Imtiaz Tyab speaks with Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen, who is critical of Johnson.
What home sales data means for the housing market
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about what the latest home sales data means for the housing market. She also discusses mortgage rates and shares what you need to consider when looking to buy a home to ensure it's affordable for your family.
U.S. surgeon general talks Omicron variant
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest news about the Omicron variant and what to expect from President Biden's address to the nation about COVID-19 on Tuesday. Murthy also addressed whether we could be headed for another lockdown and if it will be safe to travel and gather with family for the holidays.
Lockdowns as "stealth Omicron" variant fuels record COVID cases in China
While the overall numbers are small compared to other nations, they're the highest China has ever confirmed, and authorities are racing to stamp out flare-ups.
Federal prisons placed on lockdown
All federal prisons in the U.S. were placed on a nationwide lockdown after two inmates were killed in a fight at a federal penitentiary in Texas. The Associated Press reports the fight at the prison in Beaumont involved members of the violent MS-13 street gang. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Federal prisons on nationwide lockdown after 2 Texas inmates killed
The lockdown was prompted by fears of potential retaliation for the gang-related killings.
Boris Johnson condemned over "failures of leadership"
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing backlash after reports surfaced of parties at 10 Downing Street during the height of COVID restrictions. The gatherings reflected "failures of leadership and judgment," an investigation said. Roxana Saberi has the details.
Boris Johnson vows to fight amid inquiry
The U.K.'s Boris Johnson has vowed to fight on as prime minister amid new calls to step down over lockdown parties in Downing Street. And Prince Andrew's lawyers have again asked a U.S. court to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse. CBS News foreign correspondent Haley Ott joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with those stories and other international news.
Boris Johnson braces for lockdown report
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is bracing for the conclusions of an investigation into parties that violated his own lockdown policies. And a Mexican journalist who told the country’s president she feared for her life is shot and killed. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBS News Mornings" from Tokyo with these and other international headlines.
1/19: Red and Blue
Biden addresses his first year of presidency; Theodore Roosevelt statue removed from NYC museum
Biden marks first year in office as agenda stalls
In a lengthy news conference, President Biden assured Americans that the country would not be returning to lockdowns as the Omicron variant spreads. He also warned Russia against invading Ukraine. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Pittsburgh police looking for suspects after student killed in school van
The victim is believed to have been shot twice in the chest area, Ford said.
UK prime minister apologizes for lockdown event
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to resign following news he attended a Downing Street party in May 2020, while the country was under strict COVID-19 social restrictions. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the scandal.
London Calling: PM criticized over lockdown party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to resign after he attended an unlawful party in the middle of a COVID-19 lockdown. CBS news contributor Simon bates has more in this week's London calling.
Chinese COVID lockdown leaves woman stuck in blind date's house
The woman, whose videos have gone viral in China, says she went for dinner at a man's house in Zhengzhou but found herself unable to leave due to the country's strict counter-COVID measures.
China locks down another city as Omicron spreads ahead of Olympics
At least 3 cities are totally locked down, with residents ordered to stay at home as China clambers to stick to its zero-COVID strategy.
China locks down entire cities over tiny COVID outbreaks
With the Beijing Olympics looming, China sticks to draconian policies to keep coronavirus in check, locking down another city over just 3 asymptomatic cases.
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.
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
