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Biden to unveil COVID-19 plan

President Biden's COVID-19 plan will invoke the Defense Production Act to address personal protective equipment and vaccine shortages and require people to wear masks on public transportation, among other measures. Emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the president's push to open schools, the vaccine rollout around the country and new research into the effectiveness of vaccines against variants of the coronavirus.

Jan 21, 2021
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States struggle with COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Several state leaders have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and how the federal government allocates doses. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel about the roadblocks states face.

Jan 21, 2021
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Florida state officials want to put a stop to COVID "vaccine tourism"

Florida is working to put guidelines for a new trend being called "vaccine tourism," in which people from outside the state travel to Florida to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Jan 21, 2021

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China locks down millions in race to contain a COVID surge

With a major national holiday looming, which typically sees tens of millions travel across the country, authorities are taking drastic measures.

Jan 21, 2021

Pfizer vaccine may be effective against U.K. strain

A preliminary study found that the Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against a more contagious U.K. strain of the coronavirus.

Jan 20, 2021
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New York City closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply

The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.

Jan 20, 2021

Coronavirus - Lockdown in the tourism hotspot Rüdesheim

Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?

Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.

Jan 20, 2021

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Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine

New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.

Jan 20, 2021

New COVID-19 strains appear across U.S.

As the U.S marks the deaths of more than 400,000 Americans from COVID-19, mutations of the virus are rapidly popping up across the country. So far, vaccines seem to be effective against the new variants. David Begnaud reports.

Jan 19, 2021
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Frontline nurse performs "Amazing Grace" at COVID-19 memorial

A video of Michigan-based nurse Lori Marie Key went viral in April after she was filmed singing "Amazing Grace" to her hospital coworkers.

Jan 19, 2021

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 400,000

The U.S. coronavirus death toll has surpassed 400,000, just one day before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. New variants are emerging across the country, adding new urgency to vaccination efforts. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest, then Dr. Uzma Syed joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what to expect in the coming weeks.

Jan 19, 2021
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Pilot Vaccination Program Begins In Nevada's Populous Clark County

U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine

Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.

Jan 19, 2021

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Coronavirus deaths near 400,000 in U.S.

New vaccination centers are popping up as states try to get the COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities. One Michigan doctor is doing what he can to help. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud is driving hundreds of miles twice a week to personally deliver COVID-19 vaccines to clinics.

Jan 19, 2021
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Dr. Ashish Jha on new COVID-19 strains

As the United States nears 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the incoming Biden administration's promises on vaccine distribution, and the impact of the new strains of the virus being discovered around the world.

Jan 19, 2021
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More kids hospitalized for COVID-19

Studies show more children are going to the hospital to be treated for severe COVID-19 symptoms, and others aren't able to access mental health services they'd normally receive at school. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the impact of the pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccine trials that are testing the shot's effects on teenagers.

Jan 19, 2021
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WorldView: China gold mine blast & more

We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda's presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup.

Jan 18, 2021
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COVID vaccine timeline unknown for ICE detainees

Nearly 9,000 immigrants in ICE custody have been infected with the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. immigrations officials have agreed to vaccinate more than 15,000 detainees once doses become available. But the agency still has no concrete timeline on when that will be. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Jan 18, 2021
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Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants

Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.

Jan 18, 2021

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New COVID-19 variant found in California

Efforts to administer the coronavirus vaccine are ramping up in the U.S., but the nation is nearing the horrifying milestone of 400,000 deaths from COVID-19. Meanwhile, researchers have found a new variant of the disease in hard-hit California. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss.

Jan 18, 2021
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Cuomo on allocating vaccines to hospitals

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday the state will give its next allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses to hospitals that have administered the greatest proportion of what they were given earlier. The governor and state officials discussed the state's efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a briefing that also touched on the new variants of the virus and the state's efforts to procure more of the vaccine. Watch a portion of their remarks.

Jan 18, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccines and variants latest

Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine rollout efforts and concerns over the emergence of new variants as the United States approaches 400,000 deaths.

Jan 18, 2021
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks

The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.

Jan 17, 2021

Worldwide COVID-19 deaths pass 2 million

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of coronavirus.

Jan 17, 2021
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Gottlieb expects virus variant to be dominant in U.S. in 5 weeks

The former FDA commissioner says the number of infections from the new straing of the virus is doubling rapidly.

Jan 17, 2021
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Vaccine a glimmer of hope as cases surge in L.A.

CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports from Los Angeles on the ongoing pandemic.

Jan 17, 2021
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."

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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"

Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."

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What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released

The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

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Security Scare at The White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump

A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack

A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Health personnel returning from the cruise ship MV Hondius

5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus

American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.

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Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district

Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.

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Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.

A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.

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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts

Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.

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Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event

Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.

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USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail

The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.

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Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"

Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.

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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship

Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.

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5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers

After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.

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Focus | Cabo Verde evacuates 3 suspected hantavirus patients from cruise ship MV Hondius

What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak

Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.

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5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus

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President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."

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Online learning platform Canvas hacked

The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.

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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out

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