Former CDC director on new COVID guidance
Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and current president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the latest on Omicron and the CDC’s new COVID isolation and quarantine guidelines.
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Former CDC director on vaccines, reopening schools
Dr. Tom Frieden, a former director of the CDC, says reopening schools can be done safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the country's vaccine rollout, why collecting health data based on race and ethnicity is important, and the possibility of "vaccine passports" being required in the future.
Ex-CDC Director on vaccine distribution
Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and the president and CEO of global health initiative "Resolve to Save Lives" discusses the state of the coronavirus pandemic, and the nationwide effort to roll out a vaccine. He also briefly weighs in on the studies surrounding immunity to the virus.
Ex-CDC chief calls for "consistent messaging" amid pandemic
"We need consistent messaging: masks are important, contact tracing is important, testing is important, staying home is important," he said.
Former CDC head on coronavirus messaging
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing across the U.S., with the total confirmed number at more than 3.6 million. More than 71,000 new cases were reported Friday. Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and current president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the latest developments.
Coronavirus "has the upper hand" in U.S., ex-CDC director warns
Dr. Tom Frieden said the nation "is shockingly lacking" a common basis of understanding of the virus.
Dr. Frieden on U.S. coronavirus response
The U.S. continues to break records with the rising number of coronavirus cases. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joined CBSN to discuss what the country needs to do to get the upper hand against the pandemic.
U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says
Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake.
Ex-CDC director on coronavirus surge
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continue to climb. Former CDC Director Tom Frieden joins "CBS This Morning" with what steps Americans need to take to reverse course.
Fmr. CDC director on coronavirus battle
As the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 100,000, former director of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Tom Frieden is calling on the federal government to find ways to prevent further deaths. He joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with a look at how to combat COVID-19 using a "box it in strategy."
Former CDC chief warns of "many waves" of COVID-19
The U.S. is at the "beginning of a long fight," public health expert says — and Dr. Tom Frieden expects major changes in the workplace.
Ex-CDC Director Frieden on pandemic outlook
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden told a congressional committee there could be 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. by month's end. On "CBS This Morning," Frieden explains why he says we are just at the "beginning" of the outbreak and how much worse it could get. He also weighed in on new potential COVID-19 symptoms.
Ex-CDC head: Four key measures to slow virus
Dr. Tom Frieden is the president and CEO of "Resolve to Save Lives," an initiative working to prevent epidemics. Previously, he was director of the CDC and New York City health commissioner. He joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about why social distancing is more important than ever as the coronavirus' spread seems to be slowing down. He outlines four key measures that the U.S. needs to take that he says will "box the virus in" and allow us to move past the pandemic.
Ex-CDC director on White House virus timeline
The White House coronavirus task force has projected the coronavirus pandemic to go through June, possibly slowing down in July. Dr. Tom Frieden, who served as CDC Director during the Ebola and Zika outbreaks, weighs in on the latest pandemic models and how Americans can stay healthy during an appearance on "CBS This Morning."
Ex-CDC-head-arrested
Tom Frieden, the former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was arrested in New York on charges stemming from alleged sexual abuse.
Former CDC director charged with forcible touching, sex abuse, and harassment
Thomas Frieden surrendered to face charges that he grabbed the buttocks of a woman he knew in his home last October
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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
As Supreme Court nears end of term, here are the cases it still has to decide
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
On Netanyahu's orders, Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah border
Israeli forces take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Netanyahu dismisses the latest cease-fire proposal.
Biden condemns "despicable" acts of antisemitism at Holocaust remembrance ceremony
President Biden delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Day of Remembrance Celebration.
Russian court says American man jailed for drunken "petty hooliganism"
A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.
FAA investigates Boeing for falsified records on some 787 Dreamliners
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
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15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
U.S. airman shot and killed by Florida sheriff's deputy
Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died at his off-base residence, the U.S. Air Force said in a statement released Monday
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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
British AI startup raises $1 billion for self-driving car tech
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
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British AI startup raises $1 billion for self-driving car tech
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
3 things we learned from Disney's latest earnings report
Disney CEO Bob Iger's focus on wringing profits from the entertainment giant's streaming business is bearing fruit.
FAA investigates Boeing for falsified records on some 787 Dreamliners
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
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15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
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Biden condemns "despicable" acts of antisemitism at Holocaust remembrance ceremony
President Biden delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Day of Remembrance Celebration.
Former GOP Senate candidate takes on House Republican who voted to impeach Trump
Tiffany Smiley is challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last two Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Trump.
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White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Are you protecting yourself from skin cancer with these steps?
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
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Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Crews race to save construction workers trapped by building collapse
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
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Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Brittany Howard on journey to new album
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gets ready for the Met Gala
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
"Long Island" selected for Oprah Book Club
Oprah Winfrey unveils "Long Island" as her latest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." The sequel to Colm Tóibín's best-selling novel "Brooklyn," "Long Island" continues the story of Eilis Lacey more than two decades later now as a mother and wife in America.
See the 2024 Met Gala's best-dressed stars and biggest moments
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
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Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
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.
Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
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NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
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Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
What we know about the Aussie, U.S. surfers killed in Mexico
Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.
Sacramento mom accused of assaulting her child, 2, on flight from Mexico to Seattle
A Sacramento mom is accused of assaulting her 2-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle, prosecutors said Monday.
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NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
What to know about Boeing's Starliner launch
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Planned crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft scrubbed
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
Boeing to launch Starliner
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Israel's seizure of Rafah crossing
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Judge's warning on Stormy Daniels testimony
The judge in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial told prosecutors to keep their questioning of Stormy Daniels relevant to the details of the case as the adult film actress took the stand Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Former Starbucks CEO gives advice to company
The former CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, says the company needs to re-focus on its customer experience in the U.S. after the coffee giant underperformed in the last quarter. Heather Haddon, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to talk about some of the areas the store may look to improve.
Recapping the 2024 Met Gala red carpet
Celebrities were in full bloom at Monday night's Met Gala, wearing outfits inspired by the dress code "Garden of Time" for the museum's new exhibit "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The annual event raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. CBS New York reporter Ali Bauman looks back at the big night.