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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Iran offers new proposal for peace talks with the U.S.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reports 18th detainee death in 2026, putting agency on track for new record
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
Man facing ICE deportation to the Congo: "I feel like a person who has no value"
Jose Yugar-Cruz was granted a court order preventing his deportation to his home country, but the Trump administration is set to send him to the Congo.
Lizzo: "There's a long list" of things the public gets wrong about me
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student
Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.
Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Remains of teen sailor who helped rescue downed WWII airmen identified
U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Robert L. Cyr Jr. enlisted at 17 and flew patrols in the Pacific before his death at 19.
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Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds
Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.
Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
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Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Man facing ICE deportation to the Congo: "I feel like a person who has no value"
Jose Yugar-Cruz was granted a court order preventing his deportation to his home country, but the Trump administration is set to send him to the Congo.
ICE reports 18th detainee death in 2026, putting agency on track for new record
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
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Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
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Gold House reveals the Gold100 list
Gold House revealed its 2026 Gold100 list honoring Asian Pacific culture. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News with more.
Book excerpt: "A Course Called Home" by Tom Coyne
The bestselling author and editor of The Golfer's Journal teed up for a challenge – taking over operations of a failing nine-hole community golf course in New York's Catskill Mountains – and writes of the tribulations that were par for the course.
Lizzo on what the public gets wrong about her
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.
Lizzo: "There's a long list" of things the public gets wrong about me
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
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Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student
Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.
Video shows K-9 near dinner shooting scene
New security video is providing more details on the moments before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
Jewish leader on London stabbing attack
Keith Black, chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, joins CBS News with his reaction to the antisemitic stabbing attack in London and the threat levels rising in the U.K.
Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?
The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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A Town Hall with the Artemis Astronauts
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen join "CBS Mornings" for a special live town hall where they share details about their historic moon mission and take questions from students, the next generation of space explorers.
Video shows K-9 near dinner shooting scene
New security video is providing more details on the moments before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Expert on Trump's options for Iran war
President Trump is commenting on the Iran war as the conflict reaches the 60-day mark and as the U.S. receives the latest proposal from Tehran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Up next for NASA after Artemis II mission
The Artemis II crew visited CBS News to discuss their historic mission to the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Janna Levin discuss what's next for NASA in space.
Spirit Airlines could shut down Saturday
Spirit Airlines could collapse before Saturday, CBS News has learned. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.