Senate passes $1.9 trillion relief bill

After 25 hours and votes on 39 amendments, the Senate passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. No Republicans voted for the bill. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Mar 6, 2021
• 02:46

UNICEF helps in COVAX effort

Efforts are underway to get the coronavirus vaccine to people in developing countries. UNICEF is helping lead the charge for the global COVAX rollout in places like Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Lana Zak spoke with Michael Nyenhuis, president and CEO of UNICEF, USA, about the humanitarian mission.

• Mar 6, 2021
• 09:46

Pope Francis continues historic Iraq trip

Pope Francis is on the second day of his momentous four-day visit to Iraq. Iraqi security forces are deploying nearly 10,000 personnel to protect the pope as he embarks on his first international trip since the coronavirus pandemic. Chris Livesay reports.

• Mar 6, 2021
• 02:18

States ease restrictions against expert advice

Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the U.S. could be hit with another surge of coronavirus cases. It comes as more states ease restrictions, against the advice of federal health officials. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 08:08

U.S. experienced hiring surge in February

The U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden's first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate also improved, dropping a tenth of a point to 6.2%. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest job numbers mean for the state of the economy.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 05:52

Relief bill stalls amid unemployment aid debate

Senate Democrats hit another hurdle as they try to get President Biden's relief bill over the finish line. The latest debate is over unemployment aid. Nikole Killion has the latest.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 01:51

COVID restriction rollbacks worry health experts

Health officials are urging caution as states begin some of the biggest rollbacks in restrictions since the pandemic began. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 03:34

Biden calls for teachers to be vaccinated

President Biden has called for teachers and support staff to be prioritized for vaccines against COVID-19. Laura Meckler, a national education reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the difficulties of reopening schools during the pandemic.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 08:26

Relief bill could pass Senate by this weekend

The Senate is continuing to work on President Biden's coronavirus relief bill, and it could be sent back to the House by this weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Capitol Hill with the latest.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 05:00

Expert weighs in on new COVID-19 vaccine

Some people are skeptical of getting the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot because of its efficacy rate or because of moral objections. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN with what the science says about the vaccines, whether to wear two masks and more.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 08:01

Women and work: Staying in the workforce

More than 67 million women are currently employed in the United States. "CBS This Morning" profiles the owner of a dance studio who has faced challenges keeping her business open during the pandemic. Also, Caroline Fairchild, editor at large for LinkedIn News, reveals some startling new data about women in the workplace during the pandemic.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 05:32

Vaccine brings hope to rural communities

"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visited a small hospital in rural Kentucky as they were receiving 200 vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He spoke to the hospital CEO, who says this is a game-changer because it has been challenging to get their hands on other vaccines.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 04:42

States ease COVID mandates as vaccine effort ramps up

Even as millions more Americans are vaccinated every day, there are growing concerns that states are easing restrictions too soon, which could lead to another surge. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 4, 2021
• 02:50

New Johnson & Johnson vaccine authorized

A third vaccine is joining the race to vaccinate America against the coronavirus. The FDA authorized the Johnson & Johnson vaccine over the weekend, and is about to ship out. Errol Barnett has the latest.

• Feb 28, 2021
• 01:43

Activist Amanda Nguyen on recent spike in anti-Asian hate crimes

Police departments in major cities reported a nearly 150% increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2020 compared to the year before, according to an analysis by California State University's Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism. Amanda Nguyen, CEO and founder of the civil rights nonprofit Rise, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss a viral video that she posted to raise awareness about anti-Asian racism during the pandemic. She also calls on the Biden administration to address inadequacies in the teaching of AAPI history in U.S. schools.

• Mar 4, 2021
• 09:56

Newest COVID-19 vaccine rolls out

Johnbson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine has begun distribution, but even as vaccine efforts ramp up, health officials are cautioning people not to relax just yet as variants continue to spread. Meanwhile, the Senate has yet to vote on the economic relief bill that would provide another round of stimulus checks. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with more.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 04:20

London Calling: U.K.'s vaccine success

Britain is still way ahead of the curve when it comes to getting people vaccinated, and it's all with help from the prime minister's appointed secret weapon: Kate Bingham. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's London Calling.

• Mar 4, 2021
• 02:20

Senate forges ahead with Biden's COVID relief plan

The Senate is beginning a marathon debate on President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan. Democrats are trying to get it over the finish line, but Republicans aren't making it easy. Nikole Killion has the latest.

• Mar 4, 2021
• 01:04

U.K. says second national lockdown possible

More than 40,000 people in Britain have died of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic in March, and cases are rising again. Several other countries in Europe are also seeing a surge. CBS New correspondent Roxana Saberi reports Britain is considering a second national lockdown.

• Sep 21, 2020
• 01:55

3rd COVID vaccine seeks authorization

The FDA is reviewing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and it could get emergency authorization by the end of the week. Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, this one only requires only one shot. Josh Michaud, associate director for global health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, joins CBSN AM to discuss the significance.

• Feb 23, 2021
• 11:23

White House faces backlash over immigration policies

A large influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border is forcing President Biden to rely on some controversial Trump-era policies. Now, he's facing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Politico immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 07:11

Report lists worst states for kids in pandemic

A new report cites Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and New Mexico among the worst states for children during the pandemic as millions of children across the country face hunger and many parents struggle with stress and anxiety. Betsy Zorio, vice president of U.S. Programs and Advocacy for Save the Children, discussed the organization's "Childhood in the Time of COVID" report with CBSN.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 05:16

FEMA opens community vaccination sites

New Federal Emergency Management Agency vaccination sites are opening across the country to help vaccinate people in marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from a newly opened community vaccination center in Philadelphia.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 03:32

Nurse pilot project vaccinates homebound

Nurse Peggy Lasoff hits the seaside roads of New Jersey, making a special kind of house call. She's administering first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to homebound patients, the elderly, and those suffering from medical conditions who can't get to a vaccine site. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Mar 4, 2021
• 04:38

Texas lifts COVID-19 restrictions

Texas has become the largest state in the U.S. to lift its mask mandate as coronavirus cases appear to decline. Still, health officials are cautioning people not to relax just yet, and warn that these rollbacks are happening too soon. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Mar 3, 2021
• 03:17

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