Lamont urges Biden to "give us some transparency" on vaccines
"What's most important for the Biden Administration is give us some transparency," Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said.
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Efforts to stop COVID-19 spread kick into high gear
CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Miami as the threat from new strains of coronavirus have the nation on edge.
Gottlieb says vaccines "should be a backstop" against virus variant
The new coronavirus variant detected in the United Kingdom, B.1.1.7, has been identified in 30 states, according to the CDC.
Richmond says Biden willing to meet with GOP senators over COVID bill
A group of 10 Republican senators wrote Mr. Biden a letter Sunday requesting a meeting to discuss coronavirus relief framework, which they said has bipartisan support.
Challenges in Alaska COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Distributing the coronavirus vaccine has proven to be a significant challenge across the country, including the vast, sparsely populated Alaskan state. Two organizations in western Alaska have been working to vaccinate Alaskans in the thick of winter. Nancy Chen introduces some of those frontline workers and the unique ways they're getting to their patients.
Vaccination sites working overtime
Many vaccination sites across the U.S. are working overtime to increase vaccinations, just as the U.K. and South Africa COVID-19 variants are becoming more prominent nationwide. Danya Bacchus has more.
Defense Department pauses plan to vaccinate Guantanamo detainees
The Pentagon paused a plan to vaccinate Guantanamo Bay detainees after Republican lawmakers criticized the decision.
Tensions rise over COVID-19 vaccine supplies
The race to vaccinate people picks up worldwide as the scramble for vaccine supplies is becoming heated. The European Union reversed its decision Friday after they implied they would start to restrict exports of coronavirus shots to Northern Ireland. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Biden’s rescue package faces pushback
President Biden spent his first full week at the White House focused on getting more Americans vaccinated and his coronavirus rescue package passed by Congress. But his proposed economic relief package is getting some pushback from Republicans in Congress. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
State of vaccination in the U.S.
Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Johnson & Johnson's new COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the state of vaccination in the U.S.
Early COVID vaccine data shows race disparity
Information from 23 states that report COVID-19 vaccinations by race and ethnicity shows a stark difference in the rollout, with communities hit hardest by the virus lagging or being left behind. Adriana Diaz has the details.
FEMA asks Pentagon to ready thousands of troops to support vaccine push
The government envisions 50 "mega" vaccination sites capable of administering 6,000 shots per day, in addition to 50 "large" vaccination sites providing 3,000 shots per day, according to defense officials.
Johnson & Johnson seeking emergency vaccine authorization
Johnson & Johnson says its single dose coronavirus vaccine protects against even the most severe cases of the infection. The company will seek emergency-use authorization as pressure mounts to get Americans vaccinated and curb the spread of dangerous new variants. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Uzma Syed joined CBSN to break down the latest.
Data shows racial disparity in vaccine recipients
Black and Latinos are more likely to die from the coronavirus, but people of color are significantly behind White Americans in receiving the vaccine -- despite having a higher death rate. Adriana Diaz reports.
J and J vaccine 85% effective against severe cases
Johnson and Johnson's single shot COVID-19 vaccine is bringing new hope in the race to vaccinate Americans. Trials showed the vaccine largely prevented moderate and severe cases. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
New COVID vaccines offer promising results
Pharmaceutical company Johnson and Johnson says its single-shot coronavirus vaccine has proven effective at preventing severe illness in clinical trials. This comes as a new variant of the virus, originally seen in South Africa, has surfaced in the U.S. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, and Dr. Annette Reboli of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest developments.
Drugmakers respond to COVID-19 variants
Johnson and Johnson has reported promising results from its single-dose coronavirus vaccine and plans to apply for emergency use authorization in early February. Meanwhile, the virus variant first identified in South Africa has now been found in the United States. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, and Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the highly contagious new strain and the work drugmakers are doing to fight variants that continue to appear.
EU regulator authorizes use of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
Blanket approval will be welcome news amid vaccine shortages across the bloc of 450 million people and worries about limited trial data for older adults.
South Africa COVID-19 variant now in U.S.
A dangerous new coronavirus strain has turned up in the U.S., infecting two patients in different parts of South Carolina. The discovery comes as another highly infectious variant takes hold. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest and what's happening with President Biden's COVID-19 aid package.
New single-dose vaccine passes phase 3 trials
Johnson & Johnson announced that their new single-dose vaccine showed 85% protection against severe cases of COVID-19. Some advantages of the new vaccine: it's a single dose and can be stored in a regular refrigerator. Dr.Tara Narula details how this new vaccine works.
CDC director on vaccine distribution in U.S.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the rollout and production of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
South Africa COVID variant found in U.S.
A highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus, first detected in South Africa, has infected at least two people in South Carolina. The state's governor is telling residents not to panic. Mola Lenghi reports.
Biden chief of staff on vaccine rollout, schools
Norah O'Donnell interviews President Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain about increasing the vaccine supply, reopening schools and the coronavirus relief bill.
Eli Lilly CEO on treating coronavirus amid threat of new strains
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about what the company is doing to keep up with treating an evolving pandemic.
Texas governor to help woman sick with COVID
After 14-year-old Emilian Sosa sent a letter asking for access to a last-ditch COVID-19 treatment for his severely ill mother, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday that the equipment had been located. Sosa's mother is expected to be transported to the new hospital shortly. Mireya Villarreal reports.
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President Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow live updates.
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Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
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Johnson calls Democrats' boycott of Trump's State of the Union "detestable"
"We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America."
Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
Judge blocks DOJ from searching Washington Post reporter's phone and laptop
A federal magistrate judge has blocked the DOJ from searching through a Washington Post reporter's devices after they were seized by the FBI last month, instead ruling that the court would conduct a search.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
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4 people fatally stabbed outside home near Seattle, suspect shot dead by deputy
A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot dead by a sheriff's deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, authorities said.
4 military working dogs died due to "unsatisfactory" facilities, DoD watchdog finds
The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.
College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
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College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
AI skills are in demand, but don't always command pay premiums
Six in 10 employers want workers with AI skills, but few are offering higher base pay or bonuses for the know-how.
3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
Consumer confidence rose in February as labor market outlook improves
Consumers' perceptions of employment conditions improved slightly in February, helping bolster overall confidence in the economy.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
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Judge blocks DOJ from searching Washington Post reporter's phone and laptop
A federal magistrate judge has blocked the DOJ from searching through a Washington Post reporter's devices after they were seized by the FBI last month, instead ruling that the court would conduct a search.
4 military working dogs died due to "unsatisfactory" facilities, DoD watchdog finds
The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.
Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
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American Airlines plane from Miami found with apparent bullet hole in Colombia
The bullet was located in the right wing of a 737 MAX 8 aircraft that flew from Miami, Florida, to Medellín on Monday night as flight 923.
Photographer on capturing Jack Hughes' toothless grin after Olympic gold
Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison shares how she managed to capture a "pretty iconic" image of Team USA's Jack Hughes.
12th century Crusader sword discovered by student off coast of Israel
A student made the discovery "by chance" while swimming, according to the University of Haifa.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges
Once a left-leaning political campaigner, Brand has rebranded himself as a conservative guru to millions of social media followers
France to punish U.S. ambassador after "surprise" no-show to diplomatic meeting
U.S. envoy Charles Kushner will be denied access to French government ministers due to his lack of attendance after comments about the death of a far-right activist
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Jeff Probst previews "Survivor"
Jeff Probst, who has hosted "Survivor" since it first aired more than 25 years ago, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how the 50th season is different, fan influence and what to expect with the premiere on Wednesday.
Neve Campbell on return to "Scream" franchise
Neve Campbell speaks to "CBS Mornings" about reprising her iconic role in the "Scream" franchise. Campbell talks about how the movie connects to a younger generation and her choice to speak out about pay disparity for "Scream 6."
Oprah reveals "Kin" as new book club pick
Oprah on "CBS Mornings" revealed "Kin" by Tayari Jones as her next book club selection. Kin is about two motherless daughters who have been best friends since early childhood, but their lives take different paths. This is only the tenth time Oprah has picked the same author twice.
Extended interview: Madison Beer
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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Hegseth gives AI access demand to Anthropic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei he had until the end of this week to give the military a signed document that would grant full access to its artificial intelligence model, a sources said. The demand came during a meeting at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
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.
AI-driven attacks are increasing, report says
CrowdStrike is reporting an increase in AI-driven attacks around the world. Adam Meyers, the head of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins CBS News with more details.
Teens use AI more frequently than parents know, survey finds
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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4 people fatally stabbed outside home near Seattle, suspect shot dead by deputy
A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot dead by a sheriff's deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, authorities said.
Former DEA chief examines "El Mencho" operation
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.
Stepbrother charged in cruise ship death
CBS News has learned authorities have charged the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a cruise ship in November 2025, with homicide. Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Utah judge in Charlie Kirk shooting case rejects bid to disqualify prosecutors
State District Judge Tony Graf decided in a Tuesday ruling to keep the Utah County Attorney's Office on the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Latest details on cruise ship death
The family of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship in November, says her 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with homicide in her death, court documents show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
Cosmologist on UFO files
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
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Trump recognizes Erika Kirk during address
President Trump remembered his "great friend, Charlie Kirk," and thanked his widow, Erika Kirk. The president said, "We must totally reject political violence of any kind."
Trump pushes for voter ID at SOTU
President Trump renewed his calls for voter ID and pointed to work requirements for identification in New York City while delivering his State of the Union Tuesday night.
Democrats shout at Trump during SOTU
President Trump asked members of Congress to stand if they agree with his statement that the first duty of the U.S. government is to protect American citizens, not those in the country illegally. As he continued to speak, some Democrats in the audience interjected.
Trump calls for restored DHS funding
President Trump blamed Democrats during his State of the Union for the partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump announces Vance will lead "War on Fraud"
President Trump on Tuesday night officially announced Vice President JD Vance will lead a "war on fraud." "He'll get it done," the president said.