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President-elect Joe Biden outlined his plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which emphasizes mask wearing, vaccine distribution and safely returning children to in-person schooling. It comes as he picks nominees to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Newark, New Jersey completed a 10-day lockdown before Thanksgiving to slow the spread of COVID-19. That lockdown was initiated by Mayor Ras Baraka, who got some pushback from businesses. Baraka discusses the city's efforts to curb the virus with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
With the U.S. potentially just days away from the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine, top health officials are painting a dire picture of the country's case count and hospitalizations in the coming months. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss the vaccines being prepared around the world.
Lauren Schreider is an unemployed chiropractor in Illinois who owes almost $600,000 in student loans. She said Congress should grant her and other borrowers 12 months of payment forbearance while Americans recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday the state expects to receive 170,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this weekend. Nursing home residents and staff will be prioritized for vaccinations followed by "high-risk" hospital workers. Watch his remarks.
President-elect Joe Biden is facing bipartisan concerns over his choice to lead the Pentagon. He's urging Congress to pass a waiver that would allow retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as defense secretary. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments on Mr. Biden's transition to power, and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith joined CBSN to discuss some of the major concerns with Austin's nomination.
Almost two weeks after Thanksgiving, U.S. health officials are warning the coronavirus is spreading faster than ever before. But there is growing hope in the form of a vaccine. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with how hospitals are preparing for its distribution.
Rick Gates, senior vice president of pharmacy and healthcare at Walgreens, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the company's plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, including to long-term care facilities.
Ashley Grames posted videos saying she still travels often, rarely wears a mask and lets her kids have play dates.
The U.S. recorded its deadliest week of the pandemic since April when more than 15,000 people died as a result of the virus last week, pushing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths past 283,000. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss when the country may expect a rollout of a vaccine.
Husband and wife Austin and Lexy Burke use TikTok's "Venmo Challenge" to raise money to help people hurt by the pandemic. Since they began the challenge in May, the couple has raised more than $155,000 and given over 100 strangers huge tips. Errol Barnett talks with them about how the challenge grew to help so many people.
According to researchers at Brown University, the number of Afghan civilians killed in airstrikes carried out by the U.S. and its allies has risen by 330% since 2017. Also, a mystery illness is setting off alarm bells in India, and life in Wuhan, China, where the coronavirus pandemic began, has largely returned to normal. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN AM with headlines from around the world.
In one of the toughest holiday seasons ever, retailers are changing advertising tactics to pitch to consumers. Anna Werner reports.
President Trump is gearing up for a major coronavirus vaccine summit at the White House today. This comes as the New York Times reports the Trump administration passed on a chance to buy even more doses of Pfizer's vaccine over the summer. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the state will roll back some of its reopening measures beginning Sunday. He said new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are "showing disturbing trends." Watch his remarks.
There are only a few weeks left in 2020, and that means it will soon be tax season. But due to the pandemic, paying them might be a little more complicated for those who are working from home. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother in the U.K., has become the first person in the world to receive a clinically-approved coronavirus vaccine. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Interim Chairman of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital Dr. Theodore Strange joins CBSN to discuss how his hospital is handling the local surge in coronavirus cases and residents' recent resistance against new mitigation measures.
British health authorities have begun rolling out initial doses of the coronavirus vaccine created by Pfizer and BioNTech. In the U.S., Pfizer's vaccine could be approved by the end of the week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from outside the hospital in central England where the first dose was administered, and Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss what precautions Americans should be taken as they await the vaccine in the U.S.
64-year-old Mark Torregosa contracted the coronavirus earlier this year and faced complications that led to four amputations. He has turned one of the greatest challenges in his life into a positive as he learns to adapt to a new way of living. Meg Oliver reports.
Millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment insurance benefits this month, as federal stimulus programs passed early in the pandemic are scheduled to expire. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, is leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers trying to broker a new stimulus plan. He joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the proposal.
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing across the U.S. and Dr. Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, says the worst is yet to come as hospitalizations surpass 100,000. Dr. Teresa Murray Amato, chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital in New York City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss more on the fight against the pandemic.
More than 30 million California residents are being told to stay home amid a surge of coronavirus cases. Hospitals are filling up fast, and essential businesses have been ordered to reduce the number of people allowed inside. Carter Evans has the latest.
President-elect Joe Biden has revealed picks for top members of his health care team as he gets ready to hit the ground running in the fight against the pandemic. Nikole Killion reports.
As millions of students continue the school year with remote learning, there are growing concerns due to the number of failing grades are on the rise. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
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.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas and Washington all held primaries Tuesday night, with much of the nation focusing on the Michigan Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.