Kentucky fights COVID amid staffing shortages
Kris Van Cleave spoke to health care workers fighting the pandemic in Kentucky with less help every day.
Pandemic
CDC director on COVID guidelines, testing
The CDC's isolation guidelines continue to draw criticism and confusion. The agency's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, joins “CBS Mornings” to explain the reasons behind the updated recommendations.
299 days with COVID
An Oregon man has returned home after battling COVID for 299 days, including 108 days on life support. He shares his journey with “CBS Mornings” lead national correspondent David Begnaud.
United Airlines CEO on vaccine mandate
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his decision to be the first major U.S. airline to implement a vaccine mandate for all employees. Plus, he talks about giving $1,000 bonuses to all employees during the pandemic and how the airline is preparing for holiday travel.
Young workers trade the office for the farm
The pandemic has prompted millions of Americans to re-examine their work life. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian met some younger workers who are swapping careers for something very different than they had planned.
COVID-19 cases spike nationwide
Meg Oliver looks into the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and the ripple effects of a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Jon LaPook reflects on the AIDS crisis
On World AIDS Day, "CBS Mornings" examines the lessons learned from the AIDS crisis and how it relates to COVID care.
Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.
Airbnb CEO on travel while working remotely
Millions of Americans are still working remotely as the pandemic lingers on. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the future of travel and remote work, and why he's staying in Airbnbs for the next several months.
Journey to the Winter Olympics
It's game on for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, but the most dramatic competition may be the organizers versus COVID. Jamie Yuccas documents her long journey to China, showing how she navigated a strict and complicated "bubble" that's enforced to keep all participants safe from the virus.
Military medical teams heading to more states
As the Omicron variant sparks a surge of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., the Biden administration has announced a plan to send military medical teams to six more states. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Washington, D.C.
Pediatric COVID hospitalizations rising
Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising nationwide. Omar Villafranca visited a medical center in Texas that is seeing a big increase.
Dr. Jha on COVID reprieve, restrictions
Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the possibility of a coming reprieve in the COVID-19 surge, and why we should start easing some pandemic restrictions.
Montana woman beats odds, survives COVID
A 35-year-old Montana woman spent seven weeks in the hospital with a severe case of COVID-19. On the day after Thanksgiving, she was able to walk out of the hospital on her own. Meg Oliver has the story.
Boston Marathon returns after 2.5 years
The 125th Boston Marathon is being held today for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years. This is the first time the Boston Marathon has been held in the fall, delayed from its usual date in April because of the pandemic, and with a reduced field of runners. Correspondent Nancy Chen is at the finish line.
Doctor answers questions on Omicron variant
The Omicron variant is raising anxiety about COVID-19. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to answer questions about the latest phase of the pandemic.
Mom "scream events" grow in popularity
Two years into the pandemic, many parents of young children are struggling with burnout and isolation. A new CBS News poll found nearly half of parents report feeling exhausted or frustrated by managing the pandemic and kids. Meg Oliver reports on a group of moms who found a creative way to connect and vent their frustrations.
Dr. Agus on Omicron spread, COVID testing
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest data about the new Omicron variant that's rapidly spreading around the world. He also discusses what you need to know about at-home COVID-19 tests.
China testing millions of people for COVID-19
A small COVID-19 outbreak has prompted Chinese officials to test millions of residents in Beijing. The extreme precautions, which are part of the country’s zero-tolerance COVID policy, come as more than 3,000 people arrive for the Winter Olympic Games. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
White House issues new COVID strategy
The Biden administration is attempting to catapult the nation forward in the COVID fight, releasing a sweeping new strategy aimed at moving the U.S. to a "new normal," as cases, hospitalizations and deaths plummet nationwide. Carter Evans reports.
Exclusive interview: Harris on Manchin
"Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris in an exclusive interview about the Omicron variant, the Build Back Better plan, and Senator Joe Manchin. Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss more.
Infectious disease expert on rise of Omicron
Infectious disease expert Dr. Céline Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the expected spike of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks, how to stay safe during gatherings with friends and family, and what we know about the dangers of the Omicron variant.
Omicron variant discovered in more states
At least five states have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant, and that number could be much higher. Health officials continue to urge people to get vaccinated and boosted as they prepare to travel and gather during the holiday season. Nikki Battiste reports.
Security protocols return to Capitol for SOTU
Fencing and National Guard members have returned to Capitol Hill ahead of President Biden's first State of the Union address. Inside the Capitol, attending members of Congress will have to be tested for COVID-19, but masks will be optional. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from outside the Capitol.
Analysis of 2022's geopolitical "top risks"
Eurasia Group's president and founder Ian Bremmer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his annual list of top geopolitical risks the world faces this year. Risks include: China's COVID-19 policy, U.S.-Russia relations, the U.S. midterm election and more.
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U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
6 bishops from ultra-conservative Catholic society SSPX excommunicated
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Huge Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills at least 17, officials say
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 17 people and prompting President Zelenskyy to call for sped-up weapons support from his partners.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
One NYC neighborhood has dozens of adult daycares. Now the feds have questions.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
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America 500? What the U.S. will look like in another 250 years
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Remains of WWII pilot killed during spy mission identified after 82 years
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney disappeared after leaving China for a spy mission over Thailand in November 1944.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Dads of Camp Mystic victims push for safety laws 1 year after floods
The fathers of a camper and a counselor who died last July Fourth after flash floods swept through Camp Mystic in Texas reflect on the tragedy a year later.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Trump Accounts launch July 4. Here's how they work.
People can begin depositing money in the new tax-deferred investment accounts on Saturday, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government contribution.
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban?
As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
About 2,000 U.S. troops supporting relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania resort facing criminal probe
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Catholic Church excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative society
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
"Once-in-a-generation" expedition launched to survey 2 legendary shipwrecks
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
Live
U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Entertainment
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Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
Fans around the world are preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Here's what to know before what some are calling the wedding of the century. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
Rumors are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake, self-described Swifties, join "The Takeout" with the latest.
What we know about rumored Swift-Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding festivities are expected to begin Thursday, sources said. Crews have been spotted at Madison Square Garden in New York City unloading equipment ahead of the July Fourth weekend. Here's what we know so far.
Swift-Kelce wedding events taking shape
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events are set to begin in New York City, sources say. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Technology
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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Science
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
Space
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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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.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
U.S. beats Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first World Cup knockout round win since 2002 and will move on to play Belgium. But they'll be without star Folarin Balogun, who got a red card early in the second half of the match. Nicole Valdes reports.
Tips to save on your 4th of July barbecue
Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to talk grocery prices and swim safety ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.
June jobs report falls short of expectations
More than 57,000 jobs were added in June, according to new data, falling short of projected numbers. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Zelenskyy asks allies for "pressure on Putin"
Aidan Stretch spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. "Ukrainians will win this war," Zelenskyy emphasized, renewing his pleas for support from allies including the U.S.