Can you be fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
A growing number of employers around the U.S. are requiring workers to get their shots. Get used to it.
Vaccine Mandate
More than half of Americans favor vaccine mandates at work: poll
"I don't want to sit an office for eight hours a day with someone who is not vaccinated," one employee said.
Tyson workers who get vaccinated offered chance at $10,000
With just over half its workforce vaccinated, biggest U.S. chicken processor to spend millions on lottery incentive.
More job listings have vaccine requirements
If you're looking for a job, you may need to get a jab first. CBS News' Elise Preston reports on the growing number of job listings that come with a vaccine mandate.
Johnson & Johnson booster study shows promising results
Johnson & Johnson says new research shows a second shot of its COVID vaccine boosts antibodies nine-fold. Meanwhile, the debate over mask and vaccine mandates is dividing Americans. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports, then Dr. Amesh Adalja from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health joins CBSN to discuss the latest research.
FDA OK of Pfizer vaccine could bring more corporate mandates
Expect "a very quick domino effect of employers taking advantage of this," one labor attorney said.
Why we need COVID vaccines for kids under 12
The FDA's approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has cleared the way for more schools and businesses to issue vaccine mandates, but it's not yet approved for kids. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of this decision and the importance of getting vaccines authorized for children under 12.
Large majority of economists say employers should require vaccine
Now that FDA has fully authorized the Pfizer vaccine, many businesses are expected to make vaccination mandatory.
All NYC public school staff must be vaccinated
The nation's largest public school district will require COVID-19 vaccines for teachers and staff, and testing won't be an acceptable alternative.
FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine
With the FDA’s full approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine, many employers, universities and the military are mandating the shot. David Begnaud takes a look.
Doctor on FDA approval of Pfizer's COVID vaccine
The FDA has granted full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and over. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, as associate professor of medicine in the infectious diseases department at University of Florida, joined CBSN to talk about the impact this could have.
Lawsuit over NYC's COVID vaccine mandate
New York City now requires customers and employees of restaurants, gyms and other indoor public venues to show proof of vaccination. Mayor Bill de Blasio calls it a necessity as the Delta variant causes a rise in COVID-19 cases. But a group of small businesses is suing the city, claiming they're unfairly targeted and that there should be exemptions. Katie Honan, a reporter at The City, spoke with CBSN's Omar Villafranca about the controversy.
Biden: Swift fall of Kabul wasn't predicted
President Biden says U.S. forces will remain in Afghanistan until every American citizen is out, and in an interview with ABC News he also pushed back on the notion that U.S. intelligence warned of the rapid fall of Kabul. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jang joined Laura Podesta on CBSN to discuss that plus the administration's latest steps on COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates.
California's vaccinated frustrated with unvaccinated
According to a CBS News poll, people in California overwhelmingly say the state's recent rise in COVID-19 cases was preventable if more people had gotten vaccinated and taken more precautions. CBS news elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to discuss the recent polling.
Applying for a job? Better get vaccinated.
Employers from airlines to software firms to Wall Street brokerages are mandating worker vaccines for COVID-19.
Amy Coney Barrett won't block Indiana University vaccine mandate
Barrett's action marked the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on a vaccine mandate.
COVID vaccine mandates "gaining momentum"
The pressure to increase coronavirus vaccinations is mounting as the CDC warns cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise in the U.S. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, more businesses, schools and cities are now issuing vaccine mandates in the hopes of slowing the spread. Then, Dr. Annalee Baker, an associate professor of emergency medicine at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, joins CBSN's Michael George to discuss the latest.
CDC: Pregnant women should get vaccinated
The CDC now strongly recommends pregnant and breastfeeding people get a COVID-19 vaccine. New data shows there is no increased risk of miscarriage. Immunotherapy specialist Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN to discuss the latest guidance.
U.S. averages more than 100,000 new daily COVID cases
As CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports, the U.S. is now averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases daily. The former head of the FDA warns that numbers could become higher as the new school year kicks off. Dr. Shad Marvasti, a family medicine physician and associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
Proof of vaccine will be required at NYC restaurants, gyms and concerts
New York City will soon require proof of vaccination for people looking to eat inside a restaurant, use a gym or attend an indoor concert or performance. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to discuss this upcoming mandate.
Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on Cuomo to resign
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo's refusal to resign after sexual harassment investigation. Plus, he will explain how he is preparing for a potential backlash to the city's vaccine mandate for visitors entering restaurants and gyms.
Dr. Jha on growing Delta concerns
The Delta variant is estimated to make up about 94% of cases in the U.S. Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss COVID concerns as children head back to school.
Delta surge affecting return to offices
Concerns over rising COVID-19 infection rates linked to the Delta strain are pushing back return-to-office dates for many companies. According to the New York Times, management teams are faced with tough decisions about reversing reopening plans or whether to implement vaccine mandates for employees. New York Times reporter Lauren Hirsch joined CBSN to discuss.
Employers losing patience with unvaccinated workers
There's "anger and frustration" toward vaccine holdouts, said one business owner seeking jab mandates for workers and customers
U.S. economy reaches pre-pandemic levels
The Labor Department says 400,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week, down 24,000 from the previous week. And the Commerce Department reports the nation's gross domestic product has reached pre-pandemic levels. Michelle Meyer, head U.S. economist for Bank of America Securities, joins CBSN to discuss the U.S. economic recovery.
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U.S. wraps up 3rd night of Iran strikes as Trump vows to "keep" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
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Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
First on CBS
Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
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Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Technology
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Science
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Police chase goes through Ohio golf course
Video from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the chaotic chase through a golf course for a suspect wanted in a stabbing last week in Ohio. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Surviving members of Da Pond Band discuss crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends and bandmates who were killed when a small plane operated by Flamingo Air crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing all 10 people on board.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an "improper purpose." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
GOP strategist on memories of Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being remembered for his wit and political effectiveness after his sudden death over the weekend. Republican strategist Matt Whitlock joins CBS News to discuss.
Details on newest U.S. strikes against Iran
The United States is carrying out a third night of airstrikes against Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.