CDC clears Pfizer's COVID vaccine boosters for kids as young as 5
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
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Amanda Kloots talks grieving Nick Cordero's death, raising their son
Amanda Kloots is embracing the idea of living her life to the fullest after her husband, Nick Cordero, died from COVID-19.
Hundreds of thousands of kids lost loved ones to COVID
More than 214,000 kids lost a parent or caretaker to COVID-19, leaving them to rebuild their lives. Manuel Bojorquez meets a young woman who is caring for her 13-year-old brother and grandmother after the death of her mother and step-father.
Federal judge to decide this week on lifting Title 42
A federal judge in Louisiana is set to issue a ruling within the next week on whether the CDC can move forward with its plan to end the Title 42 border restrictions. The pandemic-related rule allows authorities to deny entry to migrants at the southern border for public health reasons. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News to discuss how this ruling would impact U.S. border policy.
U.S. approaches 1 million COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll was just shy of 1 million as of Saturday morning, Johns Hopkins researchers reported. CBS News' Lana Zak sits down with Dr. Jay Varma, director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
Kim Jong-Un wears mask in public
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in public wearing a mask for the first time a year after the country claimed it did not have a single case of COVID-19. While the rest of world initiated mass vaccination campaigns, the isolated nation sealed its borders and refused to accept a single dose. As Kim declares nationwide lockdowns, the official line is that one person has died of the virus in North Korea. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Moment of silence for 1M U.S. COVID deaths
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers in a moment of silence Thursday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after President Biden marked the "tragic milestone" of 1 million COVID-19 deaths in America.
North Korea reports 6 deaths from apparent "explosive" COVID outbreak
A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.
A look back on lives lost to COVID
One million people have died of the coronavirus in the United States. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud reflects on just some of the lives lost.
COVID deaths in U.S. reach 1 million
The United States has surpassed 1 million deaths to COVID-19. President Biden is set to address the nation Thursday and co-host the second annual COVID-19 summit to encourage world leaders to invest in vaccination and testing efforts. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
California teenagers take action against hate
After experiencing racism during the pandemic, Mina Fedor and her eighth-grade classmates started Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Rising, which developed a plan encouraging schools to teach Asian American history. Nancy Chen shares more.
Unruly passenger incidents decrease
New data shows unruly passenger incidents on planes have decreased across the U.S. since the federal mask mandate was lifted. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett breaks down the numbers and gives us a look at how busy the TSA expects the summer travel season to be.
Rise of COVID cases in the U.S.
Dr. Celine Gounder, Editor-at-Large for Public Health at Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS Mornings" with the latest COVID news.
Researchers test UV light to make indoor air safer
New technology could make the battle against the next pandemic as easy as turning on a light. Researchers are exploring a new way of using ultraviolet light to make indoor air safer. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
U.S. nears 1 million COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. is close to seeing 1 million COVID-related deaths as the pandemic enters yet another phase. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the president, joined CBS News to discuss this grim milestone and the possibility of the country entering an endemic phase with the virus.
Gun deaths surged to 20-year high amid pandemic, CDC reports
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
5/9: Red and Blue
Biden signs bill to streamline Ukraine aid; Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses Trump and the GOP
Twins born during pandemic thriving after 2 years
At the start of the pandemic, Jen Laubach, pregnant with twins, went into labor early. She and husband Andre both had COVID and couldn't see their baby boys for three weeks. Adrianna Diaz reunited with the family two years later.
CDC probes spread of hepatitis in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned a mysterious outbreak of hepatitis among children has spread to 24 states and Puerto Rico since the fall. More than 100 children have had liver inflammation, at least five have died and more than a dozen have needed a liver transplant.
Rising cost of wheat impacts bread prices
The war in Ukraine is having a direct impact on the cost of wheat around the world, which will ultimately affect grocery store prices. Industry leaders tell CBS News' Scott MacFarlane that consumers can expect a significant price hike in the cost of bread and baked goods this summer.
FDA imposes new restrictions on J&J vaccine
The FDA is imposing new restrictions on use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine — pointing to the risk of rare, but potentially life-threatening, blood clots. It's now limited to adults who can't get another vaccine or only want J&J's shot. The news comes as COVID cases are on the rise and as the U.S. inches closer to one million total COVID deaths. The White House's COVID-19 response coordinator, Dr. Ashish Jha, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
New COVID cases spike nationwide
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in more than 40 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The increase comes as the U.S. nears 1 million COVID deaths. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
The return of New Orleans' Jazz Festival
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, New Orleans' beloved Jazz & Heritage Festival is back. Louisiana native Jamie Wax has been attending the festival since he was a teenager. He went back for its much-anticipated return and wrote a love note honoring the festival.
COVID outbreak onboard Carnival cruise ship
Passengers on a Carnival cruise from Miami to Seattle are forced to quarantine after people onboard tested positive for COVID-19. Nikki Battiste reports.
Southern U.S. could face summer COVID surge
Former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says the South should prepare for a possible summer surge in cases. Meanwhile, experts continue tracking new subvariants of Omicron. Dr. Celine Gounder, senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at the Kaiser Family Foundation and Kaiser Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the potential surge, vaccine efficacy and the many mutations of the virus.
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Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
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Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Why researchers are calling for AI slowdown
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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How plants feel
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.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Dr. Deborah Birx on combative Fauci hearing
Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx worked, in her words, in the trenches with Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. Birx joins "The Takeout" with her thoughts on Fauci's diaries, his actions during the pandemic and the debate over COVID's origins.
Sen. Rand Paul on contentious Fauci hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, angering Republican lawmakers. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who led the hearing, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
U.S. to retaliate after Iranian surprise attack
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to hit Iran "very hard" after the U.S. thwarted a surprise attack targeting forces in the Middle East. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Dow closes down over 1,000 points
Amid energy price spikes caused by the Iran war and persistently high inflation, the Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for the fifth straight time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran and more
President Trump took questions from reporters on topics ranging from the Iran war to Dr. Anthony Fauci's invoking of the Fifth Amendment during Wednesday's Capitol Hill hearing. Following the president's remarks, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined to discuss Mr. Trump's proposed changes to Dulles International Airport outside Washington.