U.K. investigates new COVID-19 strain
More than one million Americans have received the vaccine, but more than 325,000 people have now died from coronavirus. Mola Lenghi reports.
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California hospitals overwhelmed with COVID
Hospitals in California are struggling to deal with a surge in COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is announcing new deals for more vaccine doses and therapeutics. And researchers in South Africa and the United Kingdom are scrambling to learn more about new virus variants discovered in those countries. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, and Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to talk about the latest developments.
WorldView: France and U.K. reopen borders
Goods can finally move between the United Kingdom and France as the countries reopen their borders. Iran is being accused of an effort to incite violence in the United States. Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been granted bail. And Israel will hold its fourth election in just two years as parliament dissolves. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with today's global headlines.
New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say
"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Questions about new variant of COVID-19
A new strain of the coronavirus spreading in the United Kingdom is creating new fears in Europe and prompting travel restrictions. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, explains to CBSN anchor Tanya Rivero how this new strain formed and whether it could be resistant to the vaccine.
U.K. travel restrictions & more world news
A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading in the United Kingdom, prompting border closings. Doctors in Kenya joined a nationwide strike over lack of PPE. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny tricked a government agent into revealing the details of an assassination plot. And Spain is set for its biggest lottery draw of the year. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with a roundup of headlines from around the world.
New COVID-19 strain in the U.K.
A new strain of the COVID-19 virus has been discovered in the U.K. This has many countries issuing travel bans. U.S. experts say the new strain could already be in the U.S. Mola Lenghi reports.
What we know about the new strain of COVID in the U.K.
"It's probably not more lethal," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CBS News, but added that "It seems like this new strain is more contagious."
New York, Washington state impose curbs on passengers from U.K.
Moves are designed to keep a new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19 from being brought to their states or spreading within them.
Nations ban travel with U.K. over more infectious COVID strain
Experts say there is currently no evidence that the new strain causes illnesses to be more severe.
WHO discusses new coronavirus strain circulating in U.K.
Nearly 77 million people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Concerns about new COVID strain in U.K.
Many countries are enforcing new travel restrictions on the U.K. amid concerns over a new, highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus. London and other parts of the country are back in strict lockdowns to prevent escalating spread.CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London with the latest.
Moderna COVID vaccine distributed in the U.S.
Moderna began shipping out 6 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine Monday across thousands of sites in the U.S. It comes days after a new strain of the virus was discovered in the U.K. CBS News correspondents Imtiaz Tyab and Mola Lenghi recap the day's news, then Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with more.
U.S. yet to decide on U.K. travel ban
While some nations ban travel to and from the U.K. because of a new strain of COVID, U.S. airports are busier than any other time during the pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.
New coronavirus strain in U.K. sparks concern
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is imposing new stay-at-home orders ahead of Christmas now that a new coronavirus strain has been found spreading in the country. Many other nations are imposing travel bans on the U.K. in an attempt to keep the strain out. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN from London with more on the situation.
More nations banning flights from U.K. due to new virus strain
Many in Europe, along with Canada, Hong Kong, Israel and others going that route, and New York's governor calling for U.S. to do same.
UK tightens lockdown over new COVID strain
In Britain, a coronavirus mutation that could be up to 70% more infectious has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose a strict lockdown in London. More than 30 countries are putting restrictions on travelers from the U.K. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the new measures.
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Congressional leaders reach agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 relief package; Adapting "The Nutcracker" for a socially distant holiday season
Eye Opener: Congressional leaders finally agree on COVID relief bill
Republicans and Democrats have agreed on a pandemic relief bill. Plus: A new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 has prompted a lockdown in the U.K. All that and all that mattes in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Countries ban travel to and from U.K. due to new COVID strain
At least six European countries have said flights will cease — if they haven't already — while France and Belgium have also banned train travel.
New strain of COVID identified in the U.K.
The British government has warned that a new strain of the coronavirus is "out of control." In response, several European countries are now restricting travel to the U.K. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Gottlieb says new coronavirus strain could be more infectious
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the new coronavirus strain spreading in Europe is probably not more lethal than others, but that early data shows it’s easier to transmit.
New COVID-19 restrictions target Christmas gatherings and shops in U.K.
"It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot proceed with Christmas as planned," said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
"VIP" pandemic funds & more global headlines
A New York Times investigation revealed that $11 billion of U.K. pandemic funding went to businesses with owners close to the country's ruling Conservative Party. Fourteen suspects have been found guilty in the 2015 Paris terror attacks. The ICC says crimes against humanity have occurred in the Philippines under President Duterte's rule.. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with today's global headlines.
Landmark U.K. ruling blames air pollution for 9-year-old girl's death
Ella Kissi-Debrah is the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed as a contributing factor in their death by a coroner. Her mother hopes it will bring change around the world.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Machado presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medallion
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Feds charge 26 in college basketball point-shaving scheme
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Sidelining of DOJ's Civil Rights Division in ICE shooting is unusual, experts say
Though DOJ says there's "no basis" for criminal civil rights probe in ICE shooting case, some legal experts say the division's lack of involvement here is unheard of.
Couple says ICE tear-gassed their vehicle with 6 children inside
A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle when tear gas exploded underneath.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
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FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Cincinnati museum celebrates the history of small businesses through their signs
The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati is a collection of more than a century of entrepreneurship and ambition.
How Cinncinati is recovering from the synthetic opioid crisis
Once among the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, overdose deaths are falling in Ohio, though challenges remain.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here's what's behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
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FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
Sidelining of DOJ's Civil Rights Division in ICE shooting is unusual, experts say
Though DOJ says there's "no basis" for criminal civil rights probe in ICE shooting case, some legal experts say the division's lack of involvement here is unheard of.
What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
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Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
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FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
26 charged in college basketball gambling scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged 26 people, including many college basketball players, in an illegal gambling probe. Danny Funt, author of "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of Sports Gambling," joins to unpack the alleged scheme.
Busfield held without bond in child sex abuse case
Actor Timothy Busfield is being held without bond in his New Mexico child sex abuse case. Busfield denies the charges. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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The museum where iconic signs are celebrated
All his life, Tod Swormstedt has been fascinated, not necessarily by American small businesses, but by their signs, which announce to all the world -- or at least the folks on Main Street -- "we're here." "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil paid a visit to the museum inspired by his passion.
Behind the decline of opioid overdoses in Ohio
Once among the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, overdose deaths are falling in Ohio, though challenges remain. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reports.
Astronaut in "good spirits" after medical issue
Four space station fliers undocked and plunged back to Earth, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of an unspecified medical issue. Mark Strassmann has details.
Feds allege college basketball games were fixed
Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving multiple current and former college basketball players, authorities announced. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Iran tightens grip, regional powers urge restraint
The Iranian regime has appeared to tamp down anti-government protests that have swept across the country in recent weeks. Thousands are estimated to have been killed in the crackdown. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.