White House renews vaccination push

The White House is urging younger Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as health experts warn that the rapidly spreading Delta variant is on track to become the nation's dominant strain. Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller and Axios politics reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Caitlin Huey-Burns with more on the administration's response, as well as the latest on Democrats' push for a major bill to address climate change.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 16:37

Biden urges COVID vaccinations amid Delta variant

President Biden says getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is "a patriotic thing to do." As CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, he's urging people to roll up their sleeves as the Delta variant fuels a rise in cases across the U.S. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician at Bringham and Women's Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN to discuss the rest of the day's coronavirus headlines.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 07:57

Delta variant spreads across U.S.

There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 02:53

Thousands of COVID crowdfunds didn't make much

Thousands of people turned to crowdfunding during the pandemic, but research shows most did not raise much money. CBS Moneywatch Reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on this.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 07:42

Doctor talks U.S. surge in Delta COVID variant

The highly contagious Delta variant, first identified in India, has now become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in at least five states and accounts for 1 in every 5 new infections. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 07:11

82-year-old competes in Tough Mudder

Mildred Wilson lost her husband during the pandemic and she decided being active would help her get through the difficult year. So, she signed up for a Tough Mudder with her son and honored her late husband during the race.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 02:11

Holiday travel could spread COVID-19

There are signs in the U.S. that holiday travel may affect the fight against the coronavirus, especially among unvaccinated Americans. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBSN AM" with why the Delta variant is cause for concern this summer.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 05:59

Biden to talk missing COVID vaccination goal

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on COVID-19 vaccinations Monday, after the administration failed to reach its goal to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4. CBS News chief White House correspondent joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect from the president as well as the latest progress on an infrastructure bill and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 07:19

COVID-19 passports ease travel within Europe

The digital COVID Certificate is being rolled out across the member nations of the EU this month to ease travel restrictions. It allows anyone who has been double vaccinated, tested negative for COVID, or proven to have recovered from COVID a digital passport allowing them passage between most EU member countries. As Chris Livesay reports from Rome, the new system is not available in the U.S., nor is it applicable to travelers from the U.S.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 02:41

Fauci recommends masks in low vaccine areas

Lurking among the July 4 celebrations is a COVID-19 reality check. The Delta variant accounts for one in four cases in the U.S. as vaccinations slow. Carter Evans has more details.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 02:10

Holiday travel breaks pandemic record

The July 4 weekend was the busiest holiday travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikki Battiste takes a look.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 01:35

Biden strikes optimistic tone on pandemic

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is "closer than ever" to beating COVID-19 as he warns Americans the pandemic is not yet over. Sean Sullivan of the Washington Post spoke with CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns about the message coming from the White House.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 10:36

Dance company Pilobolus keeps seniors moving

Known as the "rebellious dance company," Pilobolus has been performing worldwide for the past 50 years. When the pandemic halted their live performances, the troupe found a way to keep themselves and others dancing. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 04:02

COVID-19 vaccines vs. variants

The Delta variant could threaten progress made against COVID-19. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” with the latest on how effective the authorized COVID vaccines are at protecting us from the Delta variant.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 02:49

White House hosts July 4th celebration

President Biden offered a message of celebration at a White House Independence day event but also issued a warning that the US fight against the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Nancy Cordes reports on the president's July 4th message.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 02:25

Biden speaks at July 4 celebration

President Biden celebrated July 4 at the White House with a barbecue on the South Lawn with members of the military and first responders. He continued his push toward getting more people vaccinated, telling Americans that it is "the most patriotic thing you can do." Watch his speech.

• Jul 4, 2021
• 14:32

Zients: White House "stands ready" to boost COVID response in hot spots

Jeffrey Zients, the White House COVID response coordinator, says the federal government is working with state and local authorities to increase vaccination rates.

• Jul 4, 2021
• 05:47

Americans celebrate freedom from COVID-19

CBS News senior correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on America's birthday and where we are as a country in terms of gaining our freedom from the virus.

• Jul 4, 2021
• 02:23

Delta variant fuels new spikes

Concerns are mounting over the Delta variant as the U.S. prepares for July 4 celebrations. Experts are particularly worried about areas with low vaccination rates, and as Janet Shamlian reports, many of those are in the South. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 07:13

Holiday travel set to break records

Nearly 50 million Americans are expected to travel over the July 4 weekend, making it the busiest travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Errol Barnett has more.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 02:59

Principal handwrites notes to each graduate

Principal Jeff Reaves wanted to personally congratulate members of the Matanzas High School class of 2021 after the pandemic disrupted their final year and a half of high school. So he handwrote 459 notes – one for each graduate. Nancy Chen reports.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 03:36

U.S. COVID infections up 10% this week

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say new COVID-19 infections are up 10% in the U.S. this week as many Americans plan to travel for the July 4 holiday. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments, which could be because of lagging vaccination rates and spread of the more contagious Delta variant.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 05:02

Record-breaking heat in Pacific Northwest

At least 100 people have died in the West during historic heat. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano visited a farm in Southern Washington where field workers are suffering through the punishing heat.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 02:11

Pumping up the prices

Friday morning, millions of Americans are hitting the road to get a jump start on their 4th of July weekend. More than 47 million people are expected on roadways and in the skies, nearly matching pre-pandemic levels this holiday weekend. Errol Barnett reports.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 01:46

Inside the COVID-19 origins investigation

The U.S. intelligence community is halfway through its 90-day review into what we know about the origins of the coronavirus. CBS News senior investigative correspondnet Catherine Herridge spoke to CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about the investigation into the lab leak and animal transmission theories.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 07:55

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