Miami mayor urges more local control over COVID-19 measures

Mayor Francis Suarez says he's been restricted by Governor Ron DeSantis from implementing COVID-19 mitigation measures.

• Jan 31, 2021
• 5:54

Chicago Public Schools CEO: "Still far apart" on union talks

CEO Janice Jackson says the district is anticipating 77,000 students will return to school on Monday, but it's unclear if teachers will be there to meet those students.

• Jan 31, 2021
• 5:46

Why can't Jim Gaffigan find his TV remote?

Comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on experiences he's lost out on during the pandemic – and on things he's lost around the house.

• Jan 31, 2021
• 3:07

Challenges in Alaska COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Distributing the coronavirus vaccine has proven to be a significant challenge across the country, including the vast, sparsely populated Alaskan state. Two organizations in western Alaska have been working to vaccinate Alaskans in the thick of winter. Nancy Chen introduces some of those frontline workers and the unique ways they're getting to their patients.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 5:54

Biden pushes for new COVID-19 relief plan

President Biden is continuing to urge Republicans to endorse his new coronavirus relief plan. Republicans, however, are concerned about $1.9 trillion price tag. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 2:10

Vaccination sites working overtime

Many vaccination sites across the U.S. are working overtime to increase vaccinations, just as the U.K. and South Africa COVID-19 variants are becoming more prominent nationwide. Danya Bacchus has more.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 2:47

2020 was the worst year in tourism history, UN says

The United Nations' World Tourism Organization says 2020 was the worst year in tourism history, with industry losses estimated to be $1.3 trillion. Lana Zak spoke with Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, about what needs to happen for the industry to rebound.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 5:18

Tensions rise over COVID-19 vaccine supplies

The race to vaccinate people picks up worldwide as the scramble for vaccine supplies is becoming heated. The European Union reversed its decision Friday after they implied they would start to restrict exports of coronavirus shots to Northern Ireland. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 2:50

Biden’s rescue package faces pushback

President Biden spent his first full week at the White House focused on getting more Americans vaccinated and his coronavirus rescue package passed by Congress. But his proposed economic relief package is getting some pushback from Republicans in Congress. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 2:38

State of vaccination in the U.S.

Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Johnson & Johnson's new COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the state of vaccination in the U.S.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 4:02

Early COVID vaccine data shows race disparity

Information from 23 states that report COVID-19 vaccinations by race and ethnicity shows a stark difference in the rollout, with communities hit hardest by the virus lagging or being left behind. Adriana Diaz has the details.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 2:25

Biden pushes $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus

President Biden is pushing a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, arguing that it could help return children to the classroom sooner. But Republicans oppose the massive price tag, which includes $130 billion to reopen schools. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 1:56

J and J vaccine 85% effective against severe cases

Johnson and Johnson's single shot COVID-19 vaccine is bringing new hope in the race to vaccinate Americans. Trials showed the vaccine largely prevented moderate and severe cases. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 4:06

Biden pushes for COVID relief bill

The White House and Democrats are rejecting calls from Republicans to split up President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal, saying the American people desperately need relief. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest on the Biden administration's coronavirus response.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 9:17

New Orleans houses become Mardi Gras floats

Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have been canceled for this year – but that's not stopping residents from celebrating in a big way. Thousands of houses have been transformed into floats.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 1:09

Novavax vaccine, China-Taiwan & more headlines

Novavax has announced that its coronavirus vaccine is nearly 90% effective and also works against the more contagious variant discovered in the U.K. And China has warned Taiwan that any move towards independence will mean war. CBS News' Ian Lee joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" with those and other headlines from around the world.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 3:33

South Africa COVID-19 variant now in U.S.

A dangerous new coronavirus strain has turned up in the U.S., infecting two patients in different parts of South Carolina. The discovery comes as another highly infectious variant takes hold. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest and what's happening with President Biden's COVID-19 aid package.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 4:01

Neighbors help mariachi band facing eviction

Music is the way of life for "Cielito Lindo," the Lucero family's mariachi band. They would perform at birthday parties, events and every Monday at the Chicago restaurant, Old Pueblo Cantina. But when COVID-19 hit last spring and cancelled their performances, the family fell behind on rent payments and were facing potential eviction. Adriana Diaz shows how neighbors came together when the Luceros needed help the most.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 3:07

New single-dose vaccine passes phase 3 trials

Johnson & Johnson announced that their new single-dose vaccine showed 85% protection against severe cases of COVID-19. Some advantages of the new vaccine: it's a single dose and can be stored in a regular refrigerator. Dr.Tara Narula details how this new vaccine works.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 5:39

Florida university has trained dogs to detect COVID-19

Florida International University says its canines can sniff the virus on surfaces, with a high rate of accuracy.

• Jan 29, 2021

Biden executive action reopens ACA enrollment

President Biden is temporarily reopening enrollment for the Affordable Care Act as pandemic-related job losses push the number of uninsured onto the exchanges. Nancy Cordes has more.

• Jan 28, 2021
• 2:01

South Africa COVID variant found in U.S.

A highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus, first detected in South Africa, has infected at least two people in South Carolina. The state's governor is telling residents not to panic. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Jan 28, 2021
• 3:06

Biden chief of staff on vaccine rollout, schools

Norah O'Donnell interviews President Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain about increasing the vaccine supply, reopening schools and the coronavirus relief bill.

• Jan 28, 2021
• 3:02

Leader fears "cultural depression" from COVID

Adam Krauthamer, president of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians in New York, said most of the musicians his union represents have not worked on a regular basis since coronavirus restrictions went into place. He worries that the lack of live entertainment and performing arts will lead to a "cultural depression" in cities across the country. He discussed what people can do to help local musicians and entertainers and why he thinks the federal government needs to do more to help save these jobs and performance venues.

• Jan 28, 2021
• 7:02

U.S. unemployment claims fell last week

The Labor Department reported Thursday unemployment claims dropped 67,000 last week from the previous week, even as overall numbers still hover near historic highs. But the economy is showing signs of a rebound. The Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product rose 1% last quarter. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, a Third Way senior resident fellow, about what this means for the average American.

• Jan 28, 2021
• 4:53

Show More