Health experts warn of flu resurgence
Health officials are warning of a possible "twindemic" of COVID-19 and the flu this winter. Janet Shamlian has the details.
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White House addressing supply chain issues
The White House says it has helped broker an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to operate 24/7 to help address supply chain issues. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on conditions driving up prices for consumers, and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the administration's response.
Immunologist talks mixing COVID-19 boosters
As the Food and Drug Administration prepares to review COVID-19 booster data from Johnson & Johnson and Moderna this week, other clinical trials are studying the potential of mixing doses of two different vaccines. Immunologist Dr. John Wherry joins CBSN to discuss why this is not yet a good idea.
Texas governor bans COVID vaccine mandates
Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to fine companies that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Nancy Cordes has more on how it contradicts a federal mandate.
Texas governor bans vaccine mandates
Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order banning "any entity" in his state from issuing a coronavirus vaccine mandate. Last month, President Biden announced that all companies with 100 employees or more will need to require vaccination or weekly COVID testing. On Tuesday, Mr. Biden is attending a virtual meeting with G20 leaders on the situation in Afghanistan. CBS News political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Families plan for holidays amid COVID concerns
The FDA will soon decide on COVID-19 vaccine access for younger age groups, but many parents remain uncertain about vaccinating kids. This comes as the holiday season approaches and families look to gather. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
Merck asks FDA to authorize first pill to treat COVID-19
The giant drugmaker is seeking the emergency authorization for molnupiravir, which it says cut hospitalizations and deaths by half among patients with early COVID-19 symptoms.
Merck seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill
Merck has asked the FDA for emergency authorization for what would be the first pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the latest. Then Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, director of global health at Northwell Health, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss that plus the timeline on vaccines for kids.
Author on COVID-19 and herd immunity
A new op-ed in the Washington Post says the U.S. could reach herd immunity before the end of the year. John M. Barry, author of "The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the piece he wrote and what the future of COVID-19 could look like.
Face The Nation: Scott Gottlieb, Chris Krebs and Katie Hill
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Cruise ships to return to San Francisco with record 127 port calls expected
The return comes after a 19-month cruise hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Record crowds at many national parks
Finding serenity can feel impossible, at Zion and more than a dozen other national parks, as record numbers of tourists and adventure seekers are drawn by the beauty - and driven outdoors by the pandemic. Correspondent Mark Strassmann braved the crowds at Zion National Park in Utah, which hosted 20,000 people in one day last month.
Some groups left behind in economic recovery
Black women and Americans who are not college-educated are struggling most to get back to work after the pandemic recession. Michelle Holder, the president of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and an associate professor of economics at John Jay College, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Idaho hospitals overrun by unvaccinated patients
Idaho has the highest rate of COVID-occupied ICU beds in the nation. The effects of the pandemic are leading to burnout for hospital staff. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
U.S. administers 400 million COVID vaccine doses
The U.S. has administered more than 400 million coronavirus vaccine doses. However, some states are still lagging behind in vaccination efforts. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the battle against vaccine hesitancy in Idaho. Then, Dr. Brandi Freeman, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the day's coronavirus headlines.
U.S. job growth slows
According to the Labor Department, the United States added 194,000 jobs in September, less than half of what economists had projected. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke to Joel Payne, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Libby Cantrill, the head of public policy for the investment firm PIMCO, about the state of the economy as President Biden makes the case for social and climate investment.
U.S. adds just 194,000 jobs in September
The U.S. economy added 300,000 fewer jobs than expected in September — the smallest gain since December. The problem isn't a lack of jobs, it's a lack of candidates. Nancy Cordes has more.
Pandemic has exacerbated "diaper need" in the U.S.
Across the nation, diaper banks report a 70% spike in demand from lower-income families who can't afford diapers.
Major airlines mandate COVID vaccines for staff
Airline companies are urging their employees to get vaccinated or lose their job. Errol Barnett takes a look at how it could affect holiday travel.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization to vaccinate kids
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize its vaccine for use in children ages 5 to 11. The shot for children would be one-third the adult dosage. Nancy Cordes has more.
Portugal reaches landmark COVID-19 vaccination rate
The New York Times is reporting that nearly 87% of Portugal's population is vaccinated against the coronavirus. This comes after the country was one of the hardest-hit by the virus. Marc Santora, co-writer of the report, joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Los Angeles approves COVID vaccine mandate
The Los Angeles City Council approved one of the strictest vaccination requirements in the U.S., requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter restaurants, bars, shopping centers and more. Omar Villafranca reports.
Homemade air purifiers help protect against COVID
A group at the University of California, San Diego is building homemade air purifiers for classrooms and labs as an added layer of protection against COVID-19. Dr. Jon LaPook shares more.
PepsiCo investing $50M in Hispanic-owned businesses
Hispanic-owned businesses across the country are getting a much-needed boost after some were shut out from government programs aimed at helping them recover from the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from New York.
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