Watch CBS News
Doctors say pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19. That has many wondering if the coronavirus vaccine is safe for them and their unborn child. Nikki Battiste spoke with Dr. Andrea Edlow, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, about a promising new analysis of the vaccine's effect on pregnancy.
"Women have a secure place along with men, an equal place along with men, in the way in which biomedical research is done. The one group that was left behind was pregnant women," bioethicist says.
Pfizer and BioNTech are launching the first clinical trial in the U.S. to look at how the coronavirus vaccine affects pregnant women, and also announced plans for a clinical trial of the vaccine in children. They also submitted new data to the FDA showing that the vaccine can safely be stored at more moderate temperatures. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, about the latest developments.
Pregnant women face a greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and have been frustrated by a lack of clear guidance on vaccination.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex broke the news in an Instagram post on Valentine's Day that they are expecting their second child. Meghan's pregnancy comes after she announced she had suffered a miscarriage last summer. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with more on the reaction from London.
The couple's first child, Archie, will soon be a big brother.
Many expectant mothers nationwide are conflicted about getting a coronavirus vaccine and confused by the lack of clear guidance. Journalist Anna Louie Sussman joined CBSN to discuss her latest piece for The New Yorker about the challenges many pregnant women are facing because of the pandemic.
Myths and misconceptions about the coronavirus vaccine are causing fear. Dr. Jay Huber, a fertility doctor in Louisiana, clears up those claims and says he does not think reproductive-age women should be concerned about their future fertility if they get this COVID-19 vaccine. Nikki Battiste reports.
Misinformation about COVID vaccines and infertility are scaring some women from becoming immunized. Nikki Battiste shares the facts in CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is picking up speed, but more contagious variants continue to spread in at least 35 states. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN to discuss the growing threat of mutations.
Johnson said she's still "nervous" about being pregnant and having coronavirus, but is focused on getting "enough rest."
Pregnant women face a dilemma in deciding whether to get vaccinated because they were excluded from initial trials.
A powerful earthquake struck Croatia. Argentina's Senate voted to legalize abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy. Britain's House of Commons takes up the Brexit trade deal. And Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie made a surprise appearance on their podcast debut. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's headlines from around the world.
"The sacrifices she took to bring this little slice of heaven into our world takes my breath away," Breanna Lockwood said about her mom, Julie Loving.
"It was an odd situation, but she wanted to vote and that was her right as an American citizen," a poll worker said.
"I feel like it's Christmas Eve every day," Breanna Lockwood said of her mom carrying her baby.
"[I'm] here standing strong and telling you to please don't drink and drive,"James Alvarez said. "I lost my wife but most of all, my daughter will never know her mother."
The unsigned order is the high court's first decision following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce supporter of abortion rights.
"To our Jack—I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you," Teigen wrote on Instagram.
Black moms are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes than white mothers.
One group says lockdowns could bring a glut of unplanned pregnancies in developing countries, and there are signs the trend could extend into one of the world's most developed.
Daily health headlines: Chance of blood clots last 12 weeks after having babies, stopping smoking may help mental health, plus more top stories .
For the first time, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are issuing stroke risk guidelines for women. The ASA is emphasizing that hormones, birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth play a role in a woman's risk of a stroke and that exercise, a low-sodium diet, and regular check-ups go a long way to keeping women heart healthy. Alison Harmelin reports.
Daily health headlines: Doctors link baby's breathing problems to mom's antidepressant use, new evidence working out can prevent diabetes, plus more top stories.
Relatives of a woman declared brain dead six-weeks ago are waging a legal battle to take her off life support. Officials at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas, say their hands are tied by a state law that forbids removing a patient from life support if a pregnancy is involved. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Nuno Loureiro, who taught plasma physics at MIT, was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Seven passengers aboard a business jet that crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said.
About half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent, and at least 14 programs were likely exploited, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
A man convicted of killing a couple during a home‑invasion robbery, and later confessing to three additional murders, was the 19th person executed in Florida this year.
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
An FBI media adviser has emerged as one of Kash Patel's fiercest public defenders and promoters of the bureau under his leadership.
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
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.
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Police are searching an area in Salem, New Hampshire, in connection with the Brown University mass shooting and the killing of the MIT professor, sources told CBS News Boston. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports and Jeff Harp, retired FBI assistant special agent in charge, joins with analysis.
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
An arrest warrant has been issued in the Brown University shooting, sources say. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.
Law enforcement is investigating possible connections between the mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon and the targeted killing of an MIT professor two days later, sources tell CBS News. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports and former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison joins with analysis.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News to discuss some of the biggest political stories of 2025.
Earlier this year, Ukraine's National Information Bureau estimated nearly 20,000 children have been forcibly removed to Russia, Belarus and other regions. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more.
Australian law enforcement officials announced Thursday they detained several men near Sydney after responding to information that "a violent act was possibly being planned." Amy Mitchell, senior fellow at George Mason University's National Security Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, Cristina, and their children were among the seven people killed Thursday in a North Carolina plane crash. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.