U.K. authorizes Pfizer vaccine
The U.K. has become the first country to grant Pfizer emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine. Its first 800,000 doses will arrive in just a few days. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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U.K. regulators approve Pfizer vaccine
The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they'll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford.
CDC panel on COVID vaccine distribution
A CDC panel recommended on Tuesday that health care workers and nursing home residents should be first to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Those initial doses from Pfizer and Moderna, which have not yet been FDA approved, could be distributed in two weeks. CBS News correspondents Mola Lenghi and David Begnaud have the latest details, and Dr. Uzma Syed, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what she will be looking at once the vaccines are out in the public.
California warns of "drastic actions" amid pandemic
California Governor Gavin Newsom is warning of "drastic actions" to curb a growing surge surge in new coronavirus infections. Hospitalizations have increased by 89% in two weeks. Jeremy B. White, co-writer of Politico's California Playbook, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on local efforts to combat the spread.
Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December
"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.
COVID-19 vaccines could roll out in two weeks
CBS News has obtained a document from Operation Warp Speed that estimates December 15 as the date for states to potentially start receiving the Pfizer vaccine with the Moderna vaccine available a week later. The goal is for at least 20 million Americans to start a vaccine regimen by the end of the year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" with more on the distribution timeline.
What to expect when COVID vaccine rolls out
The first coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna could become available by mid-December. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the impact the vaccine’s release will have on the surging number of cases nationwide.
Doctor says herd immunity still long way off
The first doses of a coronavirus vaccine could be distributed as early as mid-December, as hospitals struggle to cope with a growing surge in patients with COVID-19. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on the toll the pandemic is taking on frontline workers, and Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss which groups should be prioritized when vaccines are distributed, and how long it might take to reach herd immunity.
CDC to recommend vaccine distribution plan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to meet today to recommend who will be first in line to get the coronavirus vaccine. This comes as hospitalizations in the U.S. continue to skyrocket, surpassing 96,000. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Inside look at how coronavirus vaccines will be distributed
"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.
Companies prepare for COVID vaccine distribution
CBS News has confirmed that United Airlines is using chartered flights to distribute Pfizer's upcoming coronavirus vaccine. The FDA will consider emergency use approval in December. Kris Van Cleave takes a closer look.
Worries about COVID spike after Thanksgiving
Health officials are warning the coronavirus pandemic will continue to get worse as the U.S. is seeing a surge in cases pushing hospitals to the limit in many parts of the country. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest on that plus the potential COVID-19 vaccine timeline.
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
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Doctor warns of false sense of COVID security
Millions stuck with their Thanksgiving plans despite a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for travelers to just stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 2,200 COVID-related deaths were reported in the U.S. on the day before Thanksgiving, the highest one-day toll in more than six months. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago, and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician at California Pacific Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss.
CDC weighs shortening COVID-19 quarantine period
As coronavirus cases in the U.S. spike to record highs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are considering a change to the agency's recommendation about quarantining for 14 days after a person tests positive for coronavirus. Dr. Wilbur Chen-- a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the director of the UMB Travel Medicine Practice and the chief of adult clinical studies at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health -- joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments for a possible coronavirus vaccine and the CDC's approach to vaccine guidelines.
U.S. reports 2,100 COVID-19 deaths in one day
More than 2,100 COVID-19 deaths were reported in the U.S. on Tuesday, making it the deadliest day the country has seen in six months. The virus continues to hit hard in America's heartland. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Fargo, North Dakota, and Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy researcher, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on a vaccine.
Doctor explains effectiveness of COVID vaccine
AstraZeneca announced Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine is up to 90% effective and even shows signs of reducing asymptomatic spread. It's effectiveness varied during clinical trials, depending on the dosage, but still averaged 70%. Dr. Uzma Syed, an infection disease specialist at New York's Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and director of Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss if the variation in effectiveness is something people should be concerned about.
Hospital prepares for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
CBS News got rare access inside Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami that will be among the first to receive Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. Mireya Villarreal shows us how health care workers are preparing for its distribution.
COVID-19 cases climbing ahead of Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway as coronavirus infections are skyrocketing across the country. CBS News' Bofta Yimam joins CBSN AM with more.
Pfizer seeks approval of COVID vaccine
A record 87,000 Americans tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, and more than 250,000 American have died since the pandemic began. On Friday, Pfizer applied for emergency authorization for its coronavirus vaccine, which could go into distribution by the end of the year. Dr. John Moore. professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution faces challenges
CBS News got an inside look at the logistical challenges of getting Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to the public, including a required storage temperature you'd find in the coldest places on Earth. Dana Jacobson continues our series "Racing to a Cure."
Pfizer submits vaccine for emergency use authorization
On Friday, pharmaceutical company Pfizer became the first company to submit a coronavirus vaccine to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use authorization. Dr. James Phillips, Chief of Disaster Medicine at George Washington University Hospital, walks CBSN through what the approval process entails.
How Pfizer will keep its vaccine at -94 degrees during transport
CBS News got an inside look at the logistical challenges of getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to the public.
Pfizer asks U.S. regulators to OK emergency use of COVID vaccine
With the coronavirus surging around the U.S. and the world, the pressure is on for regulators to make a speedy decision.
Doctor responds to COVID task force
The White House coronavirus task force held its first public briefing in months, as the country continues to break its new daily record for COVID-19 cases. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports, and Dr. Bob Lahita, chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss new guidelines from public health officials, and what precautions need to be taken ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
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As Iran and U.S. appear to near a deal, Israel ramps up war in Lebanon
As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.
5 of 7 people trapped in flooded Laos cave for over a week found alive
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank implosion in Washington
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct, the mayor announced Tuesday evening.
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
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Latino voters turning away from Trump, but warnings remain for Dems, poll says
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
Galindo projected to lose Texas Dem House runoff after antisemitism accusations
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Fire at kosher store in London doesn't look suspicious, officials say
An official says a fire in a London neighborhood with a large Jewish community that's been targeted repeatedly is "not believed to be suspicious."
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Man accused of hurling rock at rare seal was assaulted, lawyer says
A witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of Igor Lytvynchuk throwing the rock at a Hawaiian monk seal at a Maui beach.
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Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
1 killed, 2 survive U.S. strike on boat in Eastern Pacific, SOUTHCOM says
At least 193 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign of missile strikes on boats it claims are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters.
Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight efforts to deport him
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
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BP ousts recently appointed chair over "conduct issues"
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Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
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Stocks mixed as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran
Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.
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Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
People held by ICE dying by suicide at increasing, high rate, AP probe finds
ICE detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight, an AP investigation finds.
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Galindo projected to lose Texas Dem House runoff after antisemitism accusations
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
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Trump has third medical exam of the past year
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
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Ex-chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges
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As Iran and U.S. appear near a deal, Israel ramps up war in Lebanon
As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.
5 of 7 people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
Fire at kosher store in London "non-suspicious," police say
London police say a fire at a kosher store in a London neighborhood with a large Jewish community that's been targeted repeatedly is "non-suspicious."
Israel says strike killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza
Israel says it killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack earlier this month.
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Estelle on her latest album "Stay Alta"
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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Study evaluates AI's accuracy on news
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
How the U.S. military is using AI in warfare
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
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.
Pope Leo's AI warning rocks tech industry
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Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Ex-chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe
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U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
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Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
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Five of the seven people who have been stuck in a Laos cave for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said, while two others remain missing. Matt Gutman reports.
5 miners found alive inside flooded Laos cave
Five of the seven miners who were trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos have been rescued, but two remain missing, according to rescuers. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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A massive chemical tank implosion at a Washington state paper mill killed at least one person and left nine workers missing, authorities said. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Paxton beats Cornyn in Texas GOP primary
Trump-backed Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
NASA planning 3 moon missions this year
NASA is planning three new moon missions this year as the race to build a lunar city takes shape. NASA officials are hoping to maintain a presence on the south pole of the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.