Scientist in South Africa says Omicron "may have" peaked in Johannesburg
Dr. Tulio Oliveira, who leads the team that first reported the Omicron variant, says it "may have" reached its peak in Johannesburg.
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Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan: Sununu, de Oliveira, El-Erian
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on a winter COVID surge in New Hampshire, the Federal Reserve's failure to curb inflation, and Johannesburg's battle with the Omicron variant.
Most Americans still making holiday plans despite Omicron variant
The Omicron variant has been detected in dozens of states across the U.S., but CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on a new CBS News poll that indicates its spread is not deterring Americans from gathering this holiday season. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with CBS News reporter and researcher Max Bayer to discuss the latest on the Omicron variant.
Omicron found in 57 countries, but Delta still dominant
CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports 35 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are administered worldwide every day, but it's a long way from enough to end the pandemic.
Americans plan social holiday season despite Omicron - CBS News poll
People who are vaccinated call for requirements on planes, public places.
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.
One year after FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID vaccine, cases are on the rise
Saturday marks one year since the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. sees surge in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The U.S. is once again tackling an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from Connecticut where hospitalizations have soared nearly 82% over the past two weeks. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
N.Y. mandates masks at indoor public places that do not require vaccination
The measure is effective starting on Monday until January 15.
Several states see record COVID hospitalizations
The FDA authorized booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Americans as young as 16 on Thursday. The move comes as the Delta variant continues to drive an increase in cases and hospitalizations across the country. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases in several U.S. states. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Americans urged to get boosters against COVID
Some teenagers may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. This news comes after Pfizer revealed that three doses of its vaccine are more effective at neutralizing the Omicron variant than two. Dr. Esther Choo, professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University, joins CBSN to discuss some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
COVID cases rise again across much of U.S.
The latest wave of COVID-19 infections is leading to more hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S., and there are rising concerns about the emerging Omicron variant. CBS news correspondents Nikki Battiste and Debora Patta report from New York City and South Africa. Then, University of Virginia critical care and infectious disease physician and medical ICU director Dr. Taison Bell joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
U.K. reimposes COVID rules amid claims government itself ignored them
Scandal over an apparent party at PM Boris Johnson's own house, of which he denies any knowledge, shakes trust in the government as the U.K. grapples with rising Omicron cases.
South Africa hospitals not strained by Omicron cases
South Africa's fourth COVID wave looks nothing like the previous three. Despite soaring infections, hospitals there are not overflowing with patients. Debora Patta takes a look.
Pfizer says booster protects against Omicron
Pfizer said early research found that two shots of its COVID vaccine appear to be much less effective against Omicron than previous variants, but a booster offers significantly more protection. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
A preliminary study from Pfizer and BioNTech suggest that a booster shot might be the best way to combat Omicron.
Pfizer recommends boosters to fight Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is needed to fully protect against the Omicron variant. Recent studies show two doses of the shot are "significantly less effective at blocking the virus." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the new variant and the latest vaccine information.
Pfizer says booster helps against Omicron
Pfizer says preliminary research shows that a booster dose of its existing COVID-19 vaccine raises effectiveness when battling the Omicron variant. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" with more.
How do you pronounce Omicron?
The new COVID-19 strain is on a list of words that have proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on TV to pronounce.
Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
"Omicron" and "Eilish" among 2021's most mispronounced words
The list identifies words that proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on television to pronounce this year.
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.
NYC vaccination rules for children's activities
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is setting new vaccine deadlines for private sector employees who work in-person, and children ages 5 to 11 who want to participate in certain indoor activities. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics. joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Pfizer shot has some protection against Omicron
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offers some protection against the Omicron variant "but not complete" protection, according to an early study by South African scientists. Nikki Battiste shares the latest.
U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
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Trump threatens Iran with "decapitation" as Houthis claim strike on Saudi airport
Trump threatened Tehran with "decapitation" Monday, before Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck a Saudi airport.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Arson arrest in one of the devastating Spokane area wildfires
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed "equivocates" on the issue.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
New details on Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
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What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Arson arrest in one of the devastating Spokane area wildfires
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
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25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
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Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed doesn't recognize Israel's right to exist.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war"
The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.
3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said.
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5
Ukraine has conducted long-range strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia, and in recent weeks stepped up attacks on warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries.
Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
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Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
New Spider-Man movie breaks box office records
At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.
Why the 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
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Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Questions about Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News last Thursday that he didn't have a ransom note saying Nancy Guthrie was dead. But one day later he released a note saying just that. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff has released two ransom notes, including one that claims Guthrie died "shortly after she was taken." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Deadly shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Officials say three people were killed and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho over the weekend. Officials believe the shooter acted alone and are investigating possible motives. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Primaries are being held in five states on Tuesday. In Michigan, all eyes are on the Senate race as two very different Democrats battle to be the party's nominee and attempt to retain the seat in the swing state. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Arrest made in wildfires near Spokane
A man who was convicted of manslaughter for killing his father in 2010 was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection to the largest of the three fires burning near Spokane, Washington. Firefighters say hundreds of structures have been destroyed so far. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Eye Opener: Man accused of starting wildfire
A man is under arrest, accused of starting one of the wildfires that has destroyed hundreds of homes in Washington state. Plus, President Trump lashes out at U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she drops vandalism charges related to the D.C. Reflecting Pool. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Why Young People Don't Believe Hard Work Pays Off
A growing number of young Americans no longer believe that ambition and hard work lead to success. Jill Schlesinger, Mark Talercio, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring Advisors explain why that mindset can become a self-fulfilling prophecy and why believing you have agency over your future is essential to both your financial success and your mental health. Plus: they respond to a fiery YouTube comment about inheritance, family expectations, and leaving your money to charity.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.