Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
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Shedd Aquarium penguins go viral
As the country began to shut down in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the penguins at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium became a sensation, as videos of them wandering around the empty aquarium quickly went viral. Almost a year later, Adriana Diaz checks in on the penguins.
Hate crimes towards Asian Americans surge
Violent hate crimes against Asian Americans continue to surge amid the pandemic, particularly against the elderly. In 2020, New York City alone had an 867% increase in Asian hate crime victims compared to the year before. Nancy Chen has more.
CDC roadmap for reopening schools
With the nation's daily coronavirus case count down and with more vaccines secured, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking toward a step-by-step process to reopening schools. They have unveiled a new roadmap showing how it can be done. Michael George reports.
U.K. hit with worst recession since 1709
Like many nations, the United Kingdom has been hit hard by COVID-19. Along with the tragic loss of life, there has been economic devastation. The U.K. government said the country is facing its worse recession since the Great Frost of 1709. Holly Williams reports.
Pandemic casts shadow over Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year kicked off on Friday, ringing in the Year of the Ox. In a typical year, hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens would take trains, planes and roadways to reunite with family members. But this year, because of the pandemic, many have chosen more modern ways of getting together. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Cuomo accused of nursing home death toll cover-up
There are bipartisan calls for an investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after his top aide said that his administration intentionally hid the state's COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes.
Biden blames Trump for vaccine shortages
President Biden blamed a shortfall in vaccines on former President Trump as he met with state and city leaders who have been pleading for more doses. Weijia Jiang reports.
Doctor on schools, vaccines and pregnancy
The CDC is releasing new recommendations for schools reopening in the U.S. amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss that, plus whether pregnant women should get the COVID vaccine.
Biden's plan on vaccines, school reopenings
CBS News has obtained a draft copy of the CDC's new guidance on reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the plan, plus how President Biden is purchasing more vaccines, his upcoming meeting with mayors and governors on COVID relief, and the president's latest comments on the impeachment trial.
Bill Gates takes aim at climate change
"The amount of change, new ideas. It's way greater than the pandemic. And it needs a level of cooperation that would be unprecedented," Gates tells Anderson Cooper about combating climate change. See the interview, Sunday on "60 Minutes."
How the pandemic could impact tax filing
Tax confusion is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what people can deduct and what payments are taxable in 2020 returns.
Biden secures 200 million more vaccine doses
President Biden announced his administration has secured another 200 million vaccine doses as the country continues to be hit hard by the pandemic and vaccination sites are running low on supply. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Bumble's CEO on IPO launch, pandemic dating
Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble's CEO, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about being the youngest female CEO to lead a public company, how dating has been impacted by the pandemic and the challenges she's faced over the past year as a new mother.
New Jersey county lauded for vaccine rollout
Essex County, New Jersey's robust vaccination rollout plan has worked so well, neighboring counties are calling them and asking how they're ensuring that they use every single vaccine allocated to them each week. The team running the program, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. and Health Officer Maya Lordo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how they pulled it off.
Teachers demand COVID safety upgrades to classrooms
Some students and teachers are beginning to return to the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began. But there's a rift over whether it's safe. Meg Oliver takes a look.
Cases of new coronavirus variants spike in U.S.
Dangerous new strains of the coronavirus are spreading rapidly across the country — even as more Americans are vaccinated. Carter Evans reports.
COVID-19's impact on love and dating
Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on love, relationships and safely dating on Valentine's Day.
Hot cocktails warm up outdoor dining
In many cities, restaurants can only serve customers outdoors during the pandemic, which creates a real challenge in the cold winter months. Some establishments are turning to hot cocktails to help keep customers warm. CBS News' Kate Smith has more.
Artist sparks creativity with tiny art
Seattle artist Stacy Milrany created the "Free Little Art Gallery" to make art more accessible to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Milrany speaks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers.
Children face food insecurity amid pandemic
The number of American children facing food insecurity has doubled during the coronavirus pandemic. A Jacksonville, Florida, guidance counselor secretly fills students' backpacks with food to keep them from going hungry. Mark Strassmann reports.
U.S. races to ramp up vaccine effort amid shortages
States are holding some of their vaccine doses for those who will need a second dose, while other states are only offering second doses amid a nationwide shortage in supplies. Carter Evans reports.
Health workers give vaccine to stranded drivers
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired. Norah O'Donnell shares their story.
Pandemic's "cataclysmic" impact on small businesses
A Color of Change and UnidosUS survey found that 51% of Black and Latinx small business owners who sought assistance during the pandemic requested less than $20,000 in temporary federal funding. Only 12% said they received the amount they requested. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell speaks with North Carolina business owner Shalisha Morgan and Marc Bayard, director of the Institute for Policy Studies' Black Worker Initiative, about systemic inequities that block these businesses from accessing capital.
Johnson & Johnson seeks approval for COVID vaccine
A possible third coronavirus vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. as the nation ramps up immunizations. Nearly 34 million Americans have had at least one COVID shot so far. Meg Oliver reports.
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