FDA approves first RSV vaccine to protect older adults
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
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Latest COVID booster guidance; new subvariant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign off on guidance for another COVID-19 vaccine booster for higher-risk groups. Meanwhile, a new subvariant of the virus first detected in India is spreading across the U.S. Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, director of health for the city of St. Louis, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pandemic experiences vary from state to state
Each state experienced the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at New York University and editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, discussed pandemic disparities as well as the latest information on those experiencing long COVID.
Good sleep before a vaccine may boost protection, study suggests
A new study found a link between the amount of sleep you get around the time of a vaccine and the level of antibodies produced, especially in men.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on "The Takeout"
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and the latest subvariant. Dr. Fauci calls misinformation "a horror," especially when it comes to the vaccine. He also says he doesn't understand Elon Musk's tweets about the so-called "Fauci Files" and why he continues to receive death threats after saving millions of lives.
World's first honeybee vaccine
One-third of all food grown in the U.S. depends on bees for pollination. With bee hives collapsing in a time of climate change, a vaccine breakthrough gives scientists hope for saving an animal crucial to the human food chain. Ben Tracy reports.
CDC: Flu vaccine provided "substantial protection" across all age groups
The vaccine proved more effective than in previous seasons at preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Recovering from COVID offers immunity: Study
A new study finds that immunity generated from contracting COVID-19 can be just as preventative as getting the original two-shot vaccine series against the virus. Dr. Stanley Perlman, professor of microbiology and distinguished chair at University of Iowa, joined CBS News to discuss the results.
Health authorities race to contain a deadly Marburg outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
Nine deaths have been reported with symptoms of the Ebola virus relative so far.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
FAA proposes $1M fine for United Airlines
The FAA is proposing a fine of more than $1 million on United Airlines over preflight safety checks. New York City is lifting its COVID vaccine mandate for public workers this week. And as concerns grow over China's ability to gather information on the U.S., Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says state agencies must ban TikTok on government devices by next week.
Future plans for COVID-19 vaccines
An FDA advisory panel is considering changing the COVID-19 vaccine schedule to once-a-year shots, similar to how flu vaccines are offered. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the potential shift in vaccine recommendations. He also answers questions about the levels of lead in baby food and staying healthy in menopause.
FDA proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.
Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
Moderna vaccine could cost over $100 per dose
Drug manufacturer Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine could cost as much as $130 per dose once it switches to commercial distribution. The Biden administration announced last year that the federal government would no longer be paying for the vaccines. Kaiser Family Foundation senior vice president Dr. Jen Kates joins CBS News to discuss the potential new costs for the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines: From nasal drops to a redesign, what 2023 could have in store
Pivotal results on a variety of next generation approaches are expected soon, as a panel of FDA advisers is set to weigh the future of immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
Uganda is set to declare an end to its latest deadly Ebola outbreak
According to the World Health Organization, an outbreak is over after 42 consecutive days with no new cases, or twice the incubation period of Ebola.
USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, biotech company says
When honeybees get sick with American Foulbrood disease, their hives must be incinerated, impacting the bee population and, in turn, the global food supply.
Omicron subvariant rapidly spreading
Health officials are sounding alarms about a new and rapidly spreading COVID-19 subvariant. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News and an epidemiologist at NYU, explains how XBB.1.5 differs from its predecessors.
U.S. requiring COVID test for China travelers
Travelers from China will need to test negative for COVID-19 prior to boarding a plane to the United States starting next week. The move comes as cases increase in China and new variants that are resistant to the vaccines may emerge. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington, D.C.
At least 82 children in Ohio infected with measles
Ohio's outbreak has already surpassed cases reported to the CDC in 2020 and 2021 combined.
Measles, chickenpox cases on the rise
Anti-vaccine messaging has sparked hesitancy among some parents about vaccinating their children, and doctors are reporting increased cases of measles and chickenpox in unvaccinated children. Dr. Shannon Dillon, a primary care pediatrician at Riley Children's Health, joins "CBS News Mornings" to share the concerns she's hearing from parents and her response to them.
Major health findings of 2022: Latest COVID-19 vaccines, treatment to fight obesity and more
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus reflects on the top three health findings of the year and gives his predictions for 2023.
"Tripledemic" severely strains children's hospitals
Pediatric hospitals are in crisis mode due to a wave of respiratory illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 45 states are reporting "high" or "very high" levels of influenza. Janet Shamlian is at a children's hospital in Tennessee with the details.
"Tripledemic" hampers hospitals across U.S.
Hospitals across the U.S. are being stretched thin due to an influx of patients brought on by a triple threat of flu, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 cases. Michael George has the details.
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Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
President Trump will address the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight to vote on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Supreme Court set to weigh Trump's bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in August.
Halligan exits DOJ after judge bars her continued use of U.S. attorney title
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe of alleged immigration obstruction
They were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ investigation of an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she's pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
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Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya files to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
How parents are finding community support in delaying smartphones
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem.
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Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
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Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
President Trump will address the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight to vote on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya files to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
President Trump will address the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials.
Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite concerns
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
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Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
The cast of the series "Queer Eye" talks to "CBS Mornings" about a member of the show's absence, the series' legacy ahead of its 10th and final season and how it has impacted them.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
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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.
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.
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Actor used reputation as medicine man to prey on women, prosecutors say
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
Former Uvalde CISD officer's trial nears end
A jury will soon decide the fate of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, whom prosecutors allege failed in his duty to stop a gunman during a 2022 mass shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the details.
Busfield released before child sex abuse trial
A New Mexico judge ordered the release of actor Timothy Busfield during a pretrial detention hearing on Tuesday. Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching two child actors, which he denies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Indiana judge shot, injured, manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway in Indiana after a county judge and his wife were shot and wounded inside their home over the weekend. Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were taken to a hospital for medical treatment following the shooting and are in stable condition. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew 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.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Greenland
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about why President Trump wants to acquire Greenland.
Full interview: Chris Wright
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks with Ed O'Keefe about President Trump's plans for Greenland, Venezuela and more.
Minnesota fraud "mastermind" speaks from jail
As tensions spiked over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, CBS News' Jonah Kaplan spoke exclusively with Aimee Bock, the so-called "mastermind" of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
Cow uses tool to scratch, surprising scientists
Dating back to the dawn of civilization, humans have been one of the only creatures on Earth that use multi-purpose tools. Now, there's a new animal in the club. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Parents find support in delaying kids' digital use
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem. Meg Oliver has details.