Biden to send 500 million COVID shots overseas

President Biden announced that the U.S. will give 500 million COVID-19 doses to nearly 100 countries to "supercharge" the fight against the pandemic. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

• Jun 10, 2021
• 03:41

U.S. officials push to get young people vaccinated

Top U.S. officials are urging young people to get vaccinated as the Delta variant begins to spread. The dangerous variant has already become the dominant strain in the U.K. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, Dr. Anthony Fauci says we "cannot let that happen" in the U.S. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a University of Virginia critical care and infectious disease physician and medical ICU director, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.

• Jun 8, 2021
• 08:23

World sees first rise in child labor in 20 years, U.N. says

The number increased more than 8 million in the last four years to 160 million, pushed in part by the pandemic, which threatens to make matters worse, the report says.

• Jun 10, 2021

Falling COVID vaccine rates put Biden's July goal at risk

There's growing concern about falling coronavirus vaccine rates across the U.S. In San Francisco, it's a different story. Anna Werner takes a look.

• Jun 9, 2021
• 02:16

COVID shots may soon be available for kids

Moderna and Pfizer are in the process of making sure their COVID-19 vaccines are safe for younger children. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jun 8, 2021
• 02:09

Pediatrician on the need to vaccinate Americas adolescents

As parts of the country reopen, adolescents are the latest group eligible for the vaccine. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines, including reports that kids are "vulnerable host" for COVID-19.

• Jun 8, 2021
• 06:31

U.S. COVID vaccinations slowing ahead of July 4 deadline

According to the CDC, more than 63% of Americans have their first dose of the COVID vaccination. But, an analysis by The Washington Post found that the country is now averaging fewer than 1 million shots per day. Health experts are concerned this slowdown might hinder the Biden administration's goal of having 70% of Americans with one vaccination by July 4. Brianna Abbott, health reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 05:26

Low vaccine rates fuel fear of COVID surge

Vaccination rates are lagging behind in several Southern states, prompting fear of another surge in coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 02:09

Tips for travel as COVID restrictions ease

Airfare prices are on the rise as more people plan their summer vacations with COVID-19 restrictions easing in the U.S. and other countries. Andrea Sachs, a travel reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Lana Zak with tips for what's expected to be a busy travel season.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 05:19

Biden touts May jobs report as unemployment dips

Hiring is up and unemployment is dropping. President Biden said Friday that the May jobs report is a sign that the U.S. is "on the move again."

• Jun 4, 2021
• 00:24

White House races to get U.S. inoculated

The Biden administration is inching closer to getting at least 70% of adult Americans partially vaccinated by July 4. This comes as more Republicans scrutinize Dr. Anthony Fauci after thousands of his personal and work emails were released. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN with more on the fight against COVID-19 and other topics.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 10:08

Texas hospital sued over mandatory vaccines

More than 100 staff members at Houston Methodist Health are facing termination if they do not get the COVID-19 vaccine by midnight on June 7. They're suing their employer over the policy, falsely claiming the vaccines are not fully tested nor proven safe. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 02:57

U.S. sending COVID vaccines overseas

President Joe Biden is overseeing a major push to get more people vaccinated — not only in the U.S. but around the world. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" with more on the efforts to balance dwindling domestic demand and the desperate needs of countries like India.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 04:03

"Shrinkflation" hits food and household products

Manufacturers of food and household items are reducing the sizes of their products, but have kept the prices the same. CBS Moneywatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what's known as Shrinkflation.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 05:35

CDC report shows rise in teen COVID hospitalizations

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging parents to get their teenagers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a spike in hospitalizations. Mola Lenghi has more.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 02:02

Plastic surgery booming as pandemic eases

Demand for plastic surgery is booming as coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease up. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Ditesheim joined CBSN to discuss the uptick in patients seeking elective procedures.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 06:50

Many unemployed despite economic projections

The U.S job report comes out Friday morning as California is expected to have high economic growth post-pandemic. The recovery leaves many unemployed people hopeful for an uptick even if they haven't received the call into work yet.

• Jun 4, 2021
• 03:08

Biden unveils plan to boost global vaccine sharing

The White House announced that it will donate at least 80 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to other countries as the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. slows. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Jun 3, 2021
• 02:33

Biden offers new incentives for COVID vaccine

President Biden is hoping to raise COVID-19 vaccination rates with new incentives like free beer, child care and tickets for sporting events for people who get the shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with the latest details.

• Jun 3, 2021
• 13:12

385,000 file for unemployment aid last week

The Labor Department said Thursday 385,000 people filed for unemployment last week, another pandemic low. Mark Hamrick, a senior economic analyst at Bankrate, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the new numbers.

• Jun 3, 2021
• 03:51

Renewed call to raise teacher salaries

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed just how essential some jobs really are to the nation with the agonizing months under lockdown showing parents the indispensable roles of teachers in the U.S. A recent op-ed in The New York Times renews a call for raising the salaries of teachers, making the case that six-figure salaries might help slow the exodus of educators and improve school quality. Colette Coleman, a sociologist and a former teacher who wrote that op-ed, joined CBSN to discuss closing the pay gap.

• Jun 3, 2021
• 09:24

New incentives to get people vaccinated

President Biden announced the start of a National Month of Action as he pushes to get at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose into the arms of 70% of U.S. adults. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the impact of the incentives.

• Jun 2, 2021
• 09:53

Biden announces "month of action" to hit vaccine goal

President Biden teased incentives to push Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. He set a goal of having 70% of U.S. adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jun 2, 2021
• 04:00

Experts push for probe into COVID-19 origin

Health experts in the U.S. are calling for China to comply with a full investigation into the origins of COVID-19, including whether the coronavirus could have emerged from a lab leak. Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, joined CBSN to discuss the possible scenarios and what needs to happen next.

• Jun 2, 2021
• 14:16

Moderna seeks full FDA approval for vaccine

Modern has applied for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. That would allow it to market the shots directly to consumers. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to explain the likely impact as well as new research on potential booster shots and side effects.

• Jun 2, 2021
• 10:07

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