Ask Dr. Agus: monkeypox, COVID-19
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. David Agus joined CBS News' Lana Zak and Nikki Battiste to answer questions about the monkeypox outbreak and COVID-19.
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Woman discusses monkeypox battle
Camille Seaton has gone viral for documenting her monkeypox recovery on social media. She joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss her journey.
Calls to ramp up monkeypox vaccine supply
A group of U.S. senators is calling on the Biden administration to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase supplies of the monkeypox vaccine. Many major cities are running low on vaccines for people at risk. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, and then Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, Director of Health for the city of St. Louis, joins Lana Zak to discuss more about the outbreak.
Biden announces monkeypox task force
President Biden announced the team that will lead the White House's monkeypox task force to help the country respond to the outbreak of 6,300 cases nationwide, reported in all but two states. Three states have declared a state of emergency. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers of the disease and what people need to know to stay protected.
Frustration grows over monkeypox vaccine supply
People are lining up for monkeypox vaccines as health officials in San Francisco warn they could soon run out of supply. California declared a state of emergency, joining New York and Illinois. Nikki Battiste takes a look.
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, pleads not guilty to DUI misdemeanors
The husband of the speaker of the house has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges in connection with a May car crash.
How to protect your budget against a looming recession
Economic uncertainty isn't going away anytime soon. Here are steps you can take to be prepared if recession hits.
Lawmakers propose rules to regulate battered cryptocurrencies
Bill that would require crypto traders, brokers and other industry players to register with the government.
Monkeypox outbreak expands in U.S.
As the monkeypox virus quickly spreads in the United States, President Biden has appointed a White House coordinator to oversee the response. Daily cases are doubling roughly every week, and have surpassed 6,300 total across 48 states. Dr. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss.
Biden taps FEMA, CDC officials to head response to monkeypox outbreak
The Biden administration has faced criticism over the pace of vaccine availability for monkeypox.
California declares monkeypox state of emergency as cases climb
Nearly 800 cases of monkeypox have been reported in California, according to state public health officials.
U.S. facing monkeypox vaccine shortage
As the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. continues to spread, demand for the vaccine is outpacing supply. According to a Washington Post article, no more shots are scheduled to arrive until October at the earliest, putting tens of thousands of high-risk men at risk. National reporter Dan Diamond authored that piece and joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
Derek Chauvin faces federal prison sentence
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is set to be sentenced to 20 to 25 years in federal prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights. The U.S. now has more than 600 monkeypox cases, as the World Health Organization plans to reassess whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency. And after a COVID-19 hiatus, Spain’s famous running of the bulls is set to return to the streets of Pamplona.
Manchin, Schumer reach deal on health, energy
Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they've reached a deal on health care, energy and tax legislation, with a vote expected next week. After weeks of delays and growing criticism against the federal government, health officials say about 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to go to hard-hit areas. And they've been doing it for a while, and now, “Jeopardy!” says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for good.
Hurricane Agatha hits land, is downgraded
Hours after the Pacific season's first hurricane, Agatha, made landfall in southern Mexico, it was downgraded to a tropical storm. The World Health Organization says it’s not concerned that the recent monkeypox outbreak will become a global pandemic. And the boy band BTS will be at the White House to meet with President Biden but the conversation will be a serious one -- about anti-Asian hate.
White House moves to curb monkeypox threat
The administration plans to send out nearly 300,00 monkeypox vaccines, initially focusing on those most at-risk. An FDA panel of experts backed a new mix for the COVID vaccine for fall targeting that targets the Omicron variant. And carbon monoxide is being blamed for the deaths of three U.S. tourists at a Bahamas resort last month.
Biden says monkeypox “cause for concern”
President Biden says recent monkeypox cases in the U.S. are concerning, adding that work’s being done to determine which vaccines could help ward off the disease. So far--- two U.S. cases have been confirmed and 50 more are suspected. Power is mostly back in Gaylord, Mich. after a tornado killed two and injured more than 40 there. And Justin Thomas took home his second PGA championship after coming from behind with a seven stroke rally.
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Demand for monkeypox vaccine outpaces supply
Cases of the monkeypox have been reported in at least 77 countries, but the U.S. has the highest number of confirmed cases. And now, demand for the monkeypox vaccine is outpacing the supply. Michael George has the latest from New York.
New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency
New York City accounts for about a quarter of all confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide.
Efforts underway to contain monkeypox spread
Efforts are underway to contain the spread of monkeypox as cases worldwide are on the rise. This week the World Health Organization declared the illness a global health emergency. Michael George reports.
In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts noticing a repeat of COVID
Critics fear a repeat of the catastrophic inequity problems seen during the coronavirus pandemic.
How to reduce the spread of monkeypox
The U.S. has surpassed 5,000 confirmed monkeypox infections, making it the country with the highest number of new cases in the world. University of Michigan Medical School infectious diseases physician Dr. Payal Patel explains steps Americans can take to identify symptoms and reduce the spread.
San Francisco issues monkeypox emergency; N.Y. calls it "imminent threat"
Despite the problems with vaccine supply, federal officials said Thursday that the country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, amid worries that the U.S. has missed the window to contain the virus.
White House rolling out monkeypox vaccines
The White House announced it will distribute 800,000 additional Monkeypox vaccine doses to hot spots across the country. This comes as San Francisco declares a public health emergency. Nikki Battiste and Michelle Miller are joined by KPIX reporter Jocelyn Moran.
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll doubles
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
Billionaire Leon Black testifying before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is appearing before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heatwave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.
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John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
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Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
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John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
Billionaire Leon Black testifying before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is appearing before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heatwave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll doubles
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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CBS News travels to southern Lebanon
CBS News traveled to southern Lebanon, visiting the ancient city of Tyre, amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Holly Williams spoke with city residents about the conflict.
Search for survivors after Venezuela quakes
Dual earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela on Wednesday. Now, emergency workers and search and rescue groups are combing through debris and fallen buildings as they look for trapped survivors. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Royals reveal personal tax bills
The British royal family started paying income tax in 1992, but this year they revealed how much they actually paid. Meanwhile, King Charles is also upending royal tradition, saying he and Queen Camilla won't live at Buckingham Palace after its nearly 10-year renovation is completed.
USMNT falls to Turkey, proceeds to Round of 32
Turkey stunned the U.S. Men's National Team in their final group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will still proceed to the Round of 32 after winning the first two matches of the tournament. Former USMNT player Marcelo Balboa joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
Europeans seek relief from extreme heat
Brutal temperatures are straining hospitals and other services amid a deadly heat wave continuing to sweep across western Europe. In France, drowning deaths have increased to 55 as people seek relief from the heat. Chris Livesay reports.