WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
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Special Report: Biden speaks on fight against COVID
President Biden updated the nation on his administration's efforts to contain COVID-19, announcing that he was doubling and accelerating the U.S. order for a Pfizer antiviral pill, and also that insurance companies would reimburse Americans for home tests. He urged Americans to get vaccinations and boosters. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus join the CBS News Special Report to discuss the president's remarks.
Biden says Omicron "not a cause for panic"
President Biden on Monday urged Americans to remain calm as scientists work to determine the strength and the transmissibility of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, saying the U.S. has the ability to deal with the new strain that is circulating the globe. Jan Crawford anchors a CBS News Special Report with chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and medical contributor Dr. David Agus.
Watch: Biden gives first prime-time address
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave his first prime-time address to mark the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. Earlier in the day, the president signed the $1.9 trillion economic relief package. Watch his full speech.
Crimes against Asian Americans surge
Nearly 4,000 crimes against Asian Americans have been reported since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an increase of about 150% in major U.S. cities. Weijia Jiang reports for "Asian Americans Battling Bias: Continuing Crisis."
Biden on violence toward Asian Americans
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden said vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans "must stop." Watch his remarks here.
Biden on COVID's devastating toll
In his first prime-time speech to the nation, President Biden addressed the devastating coronavirus pandemic and the toll it has taken on Americans. Watch his remarks here.
Biden on ramping up COVID vaccinations
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden outlined his plan to accelerate COVID vaccinations for adults nationwide. Watch his remarks here.
Biden: National unity will help end pandemic
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden urged Americans to continue following public health guidelines like wearing masks and social distancing to help put an end to the pandemic. Watch his remarks here.
Biden says U.S. on "war footing" against COVID
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden said the country is on a "war footing" to beat back the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks here.
Increased contact between animals to humans
“People have moved into areas they never [have lived in] before. That shrinkage of the buffer, the habitat, between the people and wildlife, has become so narrow, so that increases the contact,” says Bernard Ssebide, a top wildlife vet in Uganda.
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Searching for Pathogen X
Bill Whitaker reports from Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest, where scientists are trying to find the next deadly virus before it finds us.
On the look-out for viruses that could trigger another pandemic
This week on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker joins a team of virus hunters in Uganda on the search for Pathogen X.
Declines in math and reading scores prompt concern
The "Nation's Report Card" shows math and reading scores among fourth and eighth graders have declined since the start of the pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called the test results "appalling." CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports, and then Sean Reardon, professor of education at Stanford University, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Fauci says new COVID variants "are of concern"
There is growing concern among health officials about the possibility of another COVID-19 winter surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to President Biden, said that although the variants are of concern, the updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are effective. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health for Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News to discuss.
Leslie Jordan's final TV interview
Emmy-winning actor, comedian and singer Leslie Jordan died unexpectedly on Oct. 24 at 67 years old. CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason had just visited him in Nashville two weeks prior to chat about his life, career, becoming a viral internet sensation during the pandemic, and his recent pivot to country music. They met up for what would be Jordan's final sit-down TV interview at Nashville's Sound Emporium Studios, where he recorded his debut gospel album.
Education secretary on drop in test scores
A new report shows a decline in American students' proficiency in both reading and math since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona calls the results "appalling" and "unacceptable." He joins CBS News to discuss the impact of remote learning and how the Biden administration's is responding to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Pandemic linked to increase in U.S. pregnancy-related deaths, report says
Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19 being a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported last year.
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New York City introduces broader vaccine mandate; Jussie Smollett to continue testifying today
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FDA meets to consider Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young kids; Many Black employees don't want to return to office
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U.S. lifts pandemic travel restrictions on many countries; Climate change threatening pregnant women worldwide
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New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect; Scientists racing to learn more about Omicron variant
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Omicron variant threatens U.S. recovery efforts; Hanukkah ceremonies and celebrations underway worldwide
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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