Gottlieb: Vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the "original premise behind these vaccines" to reduce deaths and serious disease is "still fully intact."
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Daily COVID cases now higher than this time last summer
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports that as COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rise, fear is a motivating factor, with vaccination rates up 30% nationally.
Louisiana governor considers new mask mandate
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said at a press conference Friday that he is "seriously considering" the reinstatement of a statewide face mask mandate as his state leads the country for new COVID-19 case grown per capita and is among the least vaccinated states in the nation. Watch his remarks here.
Henrietta Lacks' family sues over cells
More than 70 years after Henrietta Lacks' death, a lawsuit has been filed on her behalf about the cells that were taken without her consent. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the Lacks family join CBSN with more.
Delta variant as contagious as chickenpox
A recently leaked report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the Delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, reports CBS News' Skyler Henry. Dr. Julie Morita from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what these new developments mean for Americans.
Delta variant more contagious than common cold: CDC
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are slightly higher than they were a year ago, in the summer of 2020. And about 35,000 vaccinated people per week are coming down with what's called breakthrough infections, the CDC says. Charlie De Mar has the details.
CDC warns "war has changed" against Delta variant
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook, who speaks regularly with CDC Director Rochelle Wallensky and other top health officials, joins Norah O'Donnell to breakdown the CDC's new data.
England ends quarantine for vaccinated Americans
New COVID-19 cases are falling across the United Kingdom as nearly 70% of the population is now at least partially vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
New vaccine requirement for federal workers
President Biden announced federal workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear masks and get regular testing. Meanwhile, the nationwide ban on evictions expires Saturday, which could force millions of families from their homes as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
CDC says "the war has changed" in document about COVID vaccines, Delta variant
Data in the document underscores the danger posed by the mutant strain of the virus first spotted in India
Biden requiring federal workers to prove vaccination status or face new rules
The Biden administration unveiled new measures Thursday to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal workers and contractors will need to show proof of their vaccination status, or be required to get regular tests and adhere to several other safety protocols. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the new incentives.
Delta variant fuels rising COVID cases in children
Florida and Texas lead the nation with the highest percentage of new coronavirus cases. Louisiana isn't far behind, and nearly every hospital there has canceled or postponed surgeries and other non-emergency care. The state is also seeing an alarming spike in cases among children. David Begnaud reports.
Senator on misinformation and immigration
New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján co-sponsored legislation that aims to hold social media companies accountable for allowing misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines on their platforms. He's also one of 11 Democratic lawmakers meeting with President Biden on Thursday to discuss the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program known as DACA. The first-term senator spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what he's working on in Washington.
Italy adds restrictions for unvaccinated
Across Europe, countries are placing more restrictions on people who choose to not get vaccinated. The measures have been met with some protests but there's also been a surge in people looking to get their shot. Chris Livesay reports.
Biden to announce federal vaccine requirement
President Biden is set to announce that federal workers across the country must either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing. The announcement comes as private companies are beginning to implement their own vaccine requirements for employees coming back to work. Nancy Cordes reports.
The future of work during the pandemic
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the news regarding big tech companies requiring vaccines for their employees and remote work.
Western governors defend COVID response
Anna Werner speaks exclusively with California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak about their ongoing response to the COVID pandemic, and whether the states could face future shutdowns as the threat of the Delta variant grows.
White House urges federal agencies to mask up
The White House has issued a mask mandate for its own employees and is advising all federal agencies in Washington D.C., and other COVID hot spots to do the same. The Washington Post's congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor and NPR's national politics reporter Juana Summers join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. They also discuss the next steps in the House select committee's Capitol riot investigation, and the latest on the federal response to the battle over voting.
Officials push COVID vaccines to end 4th wave
The head of the CDC says the U.S. can "halt the chain" of coronavirus transmission. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports the agency insists vaccines are the key to victory. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's COVID headlines.
Biden to require COVID vaccines for federal workers
President Biden is expected to announce that all federal workers, including contractors, must be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID testing. Some cities and states have already implemented similar rules. Weijia Jiang reports.
CDC calls for all to wear masks in certain areas
Director Rochelle Walensky said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its mask guidance for all people in the United States because the science changed. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, director of global health and an emergency room physician at Northwell Health, tells CBSN's Tanya Rivero his hope is people will hurry to get vaccinated to end this virus this year.
NYT reporter on effects of vaccine refusal
Refusals by people in parts of the U.S. to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are fueling the spread of the Delta strain. A New York Times report takes a closer look at the root causes of vaccine hesitancy and the threat it poses to ending the pandemic. Reporter Apoorva Mandavilli, who wrote that report, joined CBSN to discuss.
Legal expert on debate over vaccine mandates
The White House is expected to require federal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested regularly. A CBS News source said the Biden administration is still finalizing the rules but President Biden will make the announcement Thursday. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has released an opinion on vaccine mandates that could affect people waiting for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fully authorize the coronavirus vaccines. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss.
Biden: New mask guidance a step in COVID fight
President Joe Biden says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new mask guidance is "another step" in the journey to defeat the fast-evolving coronavirus, as the White House plans to mandate vaccinations for federal employees or face "stringent" COVID-19 protocols. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to explain what's next for the administration.
COVID Delta variant behaves "uniquely different," CDC says
As CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports, the Centers for Disease Control has updated its mask guidance as the Delta variant sends new COVID infections skyrocketing. Some vaccinated Americans are now being advised to mask up. Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the pandemic's fourth wave.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
The president's move angered Danish officials. Greenland is a Danish autonomous territory he's often expressed interest in obtaining.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
Suspected Brown and MIT professor shooter showed signs of anger, former friend says
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Plane makes emergency landing without pilot's help, in first use of "Autoland"
On Saturday, a plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help.
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
Rome introduces tourist fee for some Trevi fountain visitors
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
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Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Flu cases surging nationwide
Flu cases are on the rise across the country with CDC data showing more than 4 million illnesses this season resulting in roughly 2,000 deaths, including two children. Dr. Benjamin Abella, chair of emergency medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, joined CBS News to discuss.
This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recovery
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
12 bodies found outside Guatemala City linked to gang violence, officials say
At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence.
MS-13 gang member sentenced to 1,335 years in prison in El Salvador
Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Jolly Toyland"
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Deck the Halls"
"Sunday Morning" gifts to its viewers a Christmas tradition: a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. They present "Deck the Halls," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez and Jim Papoulis.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Extended interview: Sean Ono Lennon
In this web exclusive, Sean Ono Lennon talks with Anthony Mason about The Claypool Lennon Delirium, his musical collaboration with Les Claypool of Primus, and his upcoming jazz album. He also discusses his animated short film, "War Is Over!"; his custodianship of the musical legacy of his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono; how concert footage and previously-unknown private recordings came together in the documentary "One to One"; and how creating art is "a fundamental force" in his life.
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Video shows shoplifting suspect pulling gun
A video from an Ohio Walmart shows a shoplifting suspect pulling a gun on officers while being questioned in a security room. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports.
Trump targets more Venezuelan oil tankers
The Trump administration seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela and announced a third is being pursued, a U.S. official tells CBS News. This comes as lawmakers react to the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Search underway for swimmer missing at Pacific Grove's Lovers Point in possible shark attack
Search efforts are underway in Pacific Grove after a swimmer went missing Sunday afternoon.
Khanna on full Epstein file release
Reps. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, who pushed for the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, said the problem with the release isn't that it's "taking too long" and but that Friday's release is a "slap in the face of survivors."
Police seek motive in deadly shootings
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Russian general killed in car bombing
A Russian general was killed in a car bombing in Moscow on Monday, authorities said. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
U.S. pursues another oil tanker, source says
The U.S. is pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, a U.S. official tells CBS News. Last week, President Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil vessels leaving or entering the country's waters. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.
Man brings carolers together from across U.S.
Nearly 40 years ago, Mike Pedersen fulfilled a lifelong dream to restore a pipe organ. Since then, he's hosted holiday carolers in the small town of Nora, South Dakota. The tradition is now drawing visitors from across the country. David Begnaud has more.
Lawmakers react to Epstein files redactions
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Justice Department's latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein after more than 500 pages were entirely blacked out, CBS News has found. Jake Rosen has the latest.
Gun safety advocacy group offers new training
Everytown for Gun Safety rose to prominence after the Sandy Hook school shooting - campaigning to restrict gun sales and expand background checks. Now, it's offering a new firearms training program to take aim at safer gun ownership. The effort has divided some of the organization's supporters. Nicole Valdes reports.