COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S.
The U.S. is experiencing a COVID-19 resurgence as new cases increased 37% nationwide this week. Some 40% of Americans remain unvaccinated. Michael George reports.
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Delta cases soar as scientists study Omicron
Health officials are identifying more cases of the Omicron variant in the U.S., though the Delta variant continues to be more dominant. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
FDA authorizes boosters for ages 16 and up
The FDA has expanded authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster for teens ages 16 and 17. Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now fully vaccinated, but the Omicron variant is raising concerns. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports. Then Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in Los Angeles, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from a vaccination clinic to discuss the latest.
Pfizer booster authorized for ages 16 and up
The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID booster shots for 16 and 17 year olds. The boosters had already been encouraged for adults. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
CDC recommends Pfizer booster shots for Americans as young as 16
Less than a third of Americans 16 to 17 years old will initially be eligible to receive the additional dose.
Health officials push for COVID boosters
The FDA may soon authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for teens 16 and 17 years old. About a quarter of Americans eligible for the booster have received it. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest in the fight against the coronavirus.
Americans urged to get boosters against COVID
Some teenagers may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. This news comes after Pfizer revealed that three doses of its vaccine are more effective at neutralizing the Omicron variant than two. Dr. Esther Choo, professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University, joins CBSN to discuss some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
Pfizer says booster protects against Omicron
Pfizer said early research found that two shots of its COVID vaccine appear to be much less effective against Omicron than previous variants, but a booster offers significantly more protection. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Pfizer recommends boosters to fight Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is needed to fully protect against the Omicron variant. Recent studies show two doses of the shot are "significantly less effective at blocking the virus." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the new variant and the latest vaccine information.
Pfizer says booster helps against Omicron
Pfizer says preliminary research shows that a booster dose of its existing COVID-19 vaccine raises effectiveness when battling the Omicron variant. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" with more.
Pfizer says booster helps against Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say research shows three doses of their COVID-19 vaccine is more effective at neutralizing the new Omicron variant than just two doses. The companies also revealed plans to develop a variant-specific shot by March. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
NYC vaccination rules for children's activities
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is setting new vaccine deadlines for private sector employees who work in-person, and children ages 5 to 11 who want to participate in certain indoor activities. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics. joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Officials confirm multiple Omicron cases in U.S.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
CDC confirms first U.S. Omicron case
Health authorities in California have confirmed the first U.S. case of COVID-19 linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports on efforts to surveil for new cases of Omicron. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Infectious disease doctor on Omicron variant
Scientists in South Africa say they're starting to get an idea of how the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting people, including increasing reinfections. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the new findings and his recommendations for how to protect yourself in public.
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How the White House is responding to Omicron
President Biden says while the Omicron variant is a cause for concern, it's not cause for panic. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Mr. Biden once again urged Americans to get vaccinated and to get their booster shots. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Bradley Blackburn to discuss the Biden administration's response to the new variant and more.
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U.S. restarts blockade and strikes Iran as Trump seeks control of Strait of Hormuz
The president called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the strait.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
A home security camera captured the sound of five gunshots when Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
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Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
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Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
A home security camera captured the sound of five gunshots when Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
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Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
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Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
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Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
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State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
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Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
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Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
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"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown
An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
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China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
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Mick Jagger on music and politics
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Major utility bill increases requested
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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
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Hochul halts NY data center construction
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
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Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the ICE killing of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, says his office is filing paperwork to get visas for the witnesses of the fatal shooting, so they're not deported while the investigation unfolds.
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