Biden COVID-19 adviser shares vaccine latest
Dr. Céline Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, discusses what the transition team needs from the White House as Americans anxiously await vaccine distribution news.
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Nebraska Medicine CEO: 90% of employees willing to get vaccine
Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder says vaccinations of health care workers can begin as soon as the vaccine is distributed.
British prepare for first COVID-19 vaccine
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global toll of the coronavirus pandemic and preparations for a vaccine in the U.K.
Chicago mayor expecting 23,000 initial vaccine doses
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says front-line health care workers will be the first in line to receive a vaccine when it's approved.
Vaccine chief sees "light at the end of the tunnel"
Moncef Slaoui, the scientific head of Operation Warp Speed, says the first shipments of a vaccine will start the day after it is approved.
Britain prepares to roll out COVID vaccine
Europe is slowly opening up, but it's still implementing COVID-19 restrictions as the U.K. prepares to roll out a coronavirus vaccine. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Biden team to attend critical meetings
President-elect Joe Biden is ramping up his transition with a series of critical meetings in the coming days. Nikole Killion reports.
COVID vaccine: Concerns between employers & employees
CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca to discuss what employment law may impact how employers communicate with their staff about a potential coronavirus vaccine and possible liabilities companies may face if the vaccine sickens employees.
CDC calls for everyone to wear a mask
As cases of COVID-19 surge nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now say everyone should wear a mask when away from home. Matthew Fox, a professor of epidemiology and global health at Boston University, joins CBSN with the latest on the pandemic.
Face The Nation: Linder, Gottlieb, Krebs
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on who's willing to get the coronavirus vaccine, the surge in coronavirus cases and Republican leaders are still not acknowledging President Trump's defeat.
U.S. vaccine chief sees "light at the end of the tunnel"
Slaoui told "Face the Nation" the U.S. "may start to see some impact on the most susceptible people" with a coronavirus vaccine in January or February.
Transcript: Moncef Slaoui on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Operation Warp Speed chief adviser Moncef Slaoui that aired Sunday, December 6, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
#IWearAMaskBecause urges Americans to remain vigilant
"Isn't 273,000 families enough yet?"
Biden says no national COVID vaccine mandate
With Friday's latest jobs report revealing more signs of a slowing economy, President-elect Joe Biden said there is no time to lose and urged President Trump and Congress to reach a deal on another stimulus. As Nikole Killion reports, Mr. Biden also said he would be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine when available, but would not require it for all Americans.
How COVID vaccines will roll out across U.S.
Hospitals and health care workers across the U.S. are being stretched this as the daily death toll from COVID-19 keeps climbing. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports on nationwide efforts to fight the surge, and Dr. Bob Lahita, chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss how the rollout of the vaccine will work at medical centers across the U.S.
COVID-19 and the presidential transition
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to give analysis on this week's political headlines: the presidential transition, the president's false claims of election fraud and his one-on-one interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci.
States brace for possible vaccine rollout
The first U.S. approval of a coronavirus vaccine is potentially just days away, and but there are challenges states will face when they roll out their vaccination programs. There's concern some states won't receive enough for all of their frontline health workers. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Fauci: U.K. rushed Pfizer vaccine approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, tells CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett that he thinks regulators in the U.K. "rushed" their approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, and that U.S. needs to be more careful, due to vaccine skepticism in the country. Politico health care reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the long road ahead for what's expected to be the largest vaccination program in U.S. history.
U.S. surpasses 14 million coronavirus cases
The U.S. has hit a number of grim coronavirus milestones this week as hospitals are inundated with patients. This comes as the country awaits vaccine authorization by the FDA. Dr. Theodore Strange, the interim chair of medicine at Staten Island University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the pandemic.
Risks of skipping 2nd dose of COVID vaccine
The first available coronavirus vaccines will require people to get two shots several weeks apart. CBS News MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joined CBSN to explain why skipping that second dose could undermine vaccine efforts in dangerous ways.
Deadliest day of COVID pandemic so far
Wednesday was the single deadliest day for the U.S. since the coronavirus pandemic began. CBS News' David Begnaud has more on the toll nationwide, and Dr. Céline Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic and Biden's plans to tackle it.
Vaccine access a concern in Africa
The head of Africa's CDC is sounding the alarm about the need for timely access to vaccines for COVID-19. Cara Anna, Africa correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBSN to discuss the leaders' concerns about vaccine availability and the obstacles that stand in their way.
Doctor urges Americans to cancel holiday travel
The U.S. has recorded its single worst daily death toll since the beginning of the pandemic, and health officials say the number of infections and deaths will only continue to rise, in part due to the delayed effects of Thanksgiving travel. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on new safety measures being implemented by local officials, and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician at California Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss what action needs to be taken to mitigate spread, and what obstacles health care workers are facing.
COVID-19 vaccine approved in U.K.
The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Immunizations are set to start next week, with the elderly and health care workers among the first to receive it. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Italy to start COVID vaccinations in January
Italy plans to roll out Pfizer's COVID vaccine for widespread use in the country starting in January. Also, dozens of gunmen in Brazil effectively took an entire city hostage overnight in a brazen bank robbery, and the U.N. announced it's signed a deal with Ethiopia to allow unimpeded humanitarian access to parts of the embattled Tigray region. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBSN AM with today's headlines from around the world.
2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a report to Congress obtained by CBS News.
Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
Man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism claims "broke my heart"
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Trump visits Iowa to kick off midterm campaigning: "We've got to win"
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man was hospitalized after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Tuesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Iranian man describes surviving deadly protest crackdown
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
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In Alexander brothers trial, first witness testifies to being sexually assaulted
The first witness at the federal sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom that the thrill of attending a party at a celebrity's apartment turned into a nightmare.
DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files soon, but doesn't offer timeline
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
Man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Mother describes losing 3 sons in frozen North Texas pond: "I couldn't help them"
Three young brothers died after falling through the ice on a pond near their temporary home. Their mother says the tragedy unfolded in seconds as she tried to pull them out.
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism claims "broke my heart"
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
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Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
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DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files soon, but doesn't offer timeline
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
Man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism claims "broke my heart"
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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Iranian man describes surviving deadly protest crackdown
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Newsom launches probe into TikTok
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Social media addiction case begins
A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.
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.
Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settles ahead of landmark case
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism claims "broke my heart"
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
New details on murder of Ohio dentist, wife
Court documents in the murder of a Columbus, Ohio, woman and her dentist husband were made public on Tuesday. The woman's ex-husband has been charged with murder in the case. Reporter Lacey Crisp with CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
Judge order to acting ICE director
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court and warned he could face possible contempt proceedings over an earlier order. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Man inside Iran on anti-government protests
A man inside Iran spoke with CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio after weeks of trying to get through the government's internet blackout. He described surviving a protest crackdown in which he believes more than a thousand people were killed.
Man charges at Ilhan Omar during town hall
Warning: This video contains some profanity. A man sprayed Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota with an unknown substance during her town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. He was immediately apprehended, and Omar continued the event.
Study finds benefits of taking care of grandkids
A new study of grandparents found that those who take care of grandchildren score better on tests of memory and language, and decline more slowly, than those who do not. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil called his mom for her reaction.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
New details in Alex Pretti shooting
A government report sent to Congress says two federal agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.