Biden unveils plan for COVID vaccine booster shots
The Biden administration is recommending COVID booster shots for Americans who have been vaccinated in order to help fight the Delta variant. David Begnaud has more details.
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Report finds spike in sale of fake vaccination cards
A new report found the Delta variant is causing a massive increase in the sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The lowered prices and rise in false advertisements is also making the documents more accessible globally. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break it all down.
Americans to get COVID vaccine boosters
The federal government is planning to roll out boosters for Americans who got the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines starting the week of September 20. The move raises some ethical concerns since many nations are still far behind on first doses. Arthur Caplan, a bioethics professor at New York University, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook vaccine misinformation
In an exclusive interview, Gayle King asked Facebook CEO & Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg about how many people have seen false information about COVID & the vaccine on his platform.
U.S. to recommend COVID vaccine boosters after 8 months
Officials expect that a booster will also be needed for the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
COVID-19 symptoms and the Delta variant
U.S. scientists are investigating whether fully vaccinated people are experiencing different symptoms with the Delta variant than with prior variants.
Feds seize thousands of fake COVID vaccine cards
As more businesses and universities require COVID vaccinations, federal investigators are cracking down on fake vaccine cards. Jeff Pegues reports.
COVID-19 booster shots expected soon
CBS News has learned the Biden administration will recommend Americans who received the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine get booster shots eight months after their second dose. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM with more on the plan why they are not yet recommending boosters for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Pharmacist accused of selling COVID vaccination cards on eBay
If convicted, Tangtang Zhao could face 120 years in prison.
Falcons say they're first NFL team to be 100% vaccinated
Just weeks before the start of the NFL season, the Falcons are the first and only team with a 100% vaccination rate.
Unvaccinated COVID patients share regrets
In Louisiana, where COVID hospitalizations are at an all-time high, patients say they're sorry they did not get vaccinated. Meanwhile, a doctor tells CBS News’ David Begnaud he's facing two pandemics, COVID-19 and misinformation.
New Zealand locks down over single new case of coronavirus
First domestic COVID case in months draws drastic action from a government determined to "get on top of it" as fast as it did the first time.
Who will need a COVID booster shot?
Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss who will be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot and what the timetable is looking like for a COVID vaccine for younger children.
Staff vaccinations lag in many nursing homes
Some nursing homes are starting to require COVID-19 vaccinations among staff members, as employee infection rates begin to out-pace those among residents in many facilities. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Coronavirus deaths have spiked in the past month
Of patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19, 90% are unvaccinated and ICUs are maxed out across the country. Lilia Luciano has the story.
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.
Scalise: Biden administration to blame for "epic failure" in Afghanistan
Representative Steve Scalise, the House Republican whip, says the situation in Kabul is "President Biden's Saigon moment."
Face the Nation: Martin, Hochul, Osgood
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan, incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and a mask mandate in Broward County schools.
Fauci says COVID-19 surges "entirely preventable"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says recent COVID-19 outbreaks in states like Mississippi and Louisiana are "entirely predictable, and yet on the other hand, entirely preventable."
COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocket across U.S.
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia, where 88% of ICU beds are in use and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.
CBS News poll: California's vaccinated say unvaccinated are adding risk
Governor Gavin Newsom's recall looks close. It hinges on turnout.
Hospitals straining under new COVID surge
New COVID-19 infections in the U.S. continue to climb, with 186,000 new cases reported Friday. The surge in cases, fueled by the Delta variant, is putting a strain on both health care resources and workers. Lilia Luciano has more.
COVID nurse angered by preventable resurgence
With coronavirus related hospitalizations and deaths spiking once again, primarily among the unvaccinated, one nurse shares her story. She voiced her frustrations over this preventable trend. CBS affiliate WTVF’s Phil Williams has the details.
Canada to require COVID vaccine for travelers
All commercial air travelers and passengers on trains traveling between provinces and on cruise ships will need to be vaccinated, Canada announced.
FDA & CDC greenlight COVID booster for some
Federal officials have authorized a coronavirus booster shot for some immunocompromised individuals. It come as a summer surge fueled by the Delta variant continues. Mark Strassmann reports on how the latest outbreak is impacting schools, and Dr. Sejal Hathi, an attending physician and faculty member at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss what this means.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Renee Good's dad: I would take those bullets a thousand times to protect her
In an interview airing tonight on "CBS Evening News," Renee Good's family said they would trade their lives for hers if they could.
Trump administration labels Iran state sponsor of wrongful detention
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage
Hegseth says Pentagon canceling troops' attendance at top universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
A U.S. official says a laser weapon was used to down the drone in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Hegseth says Pentagon canceling troops' attendance at top universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
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Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
Stocks slump as inflation, AI worries rattle investors
Stocks fell Friday after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
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Hegseth says Pentagon canceling troops' attendance at top universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
Trump administration labels Iran state sponsor of wrongful detention
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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.
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U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
Trump administration labels Iran state sponsor of wrongful detention
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage
Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists
The find was made on a farmer's land in western Wales, museum Amgueddfa Cymru said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
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Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Book excerpt: "Never Mind the Happy" by Marc Shaiman
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
"Sinners" composer on blues music journey
For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.
"Scream" creator on directing latest movie
"Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.
Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Trump ends federal use of Anthropic's AI tech
President Trump on Friday ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's artificial intelligence technology. The company was in a dispute with the Pentagon over the military's use of its AI. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, joins to discuss.
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.
New testimony in social media addiction trial
The plaintiff in a landmark trial on alleged social media addiction testified this week that she "wanted to be on it all the time." CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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.
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Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Epstein files questionings continue
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may be asked to testify on his knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. This comes as former President Bill Clinton prepares for his deposition. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
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Trump in Texas amid heated Senate GOP race
President Trump is in Texas ahead of the state's midterm primary day on Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from Corpus Christi.
Lawmaker: Clinton "very cooperative" on Epstein
Former President Bill Clinton appeared for a deposition with members of the House Oversight Committee on Friday to answer questions about his relationship and dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Trump says he's "not happy" with Iran talks
U.S. and Iranian mediators are set for another round of negotiations over the country's nuclear program next week. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Trump addresses Iran negotiations
President Trump visited Texas on Friday ahead of the state's primary election. He spoke about the state of negotiations with Iran. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump ends federal use of Anthropic's AI tech
President Trump on Friday ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's artificial intelligence technology. The company was in a dispute with the Pentagon over the military's use of its AI. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, joins to discuss.