Delta variant spreads across U.S.
There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details.
Vaccine
Biden falls short of July 4 vaccination goal
President Biden expressed optimism in the nation's fight against the coronavirus pandemic, despite falling short of his goal to vaccinate 70% of the U.S. by the Fourth of July. Only 20 states have met the goal, and nationwide, 68% of Americans are vaccinated. Christina Ruffini reports.
Utah governor "working hard" to get young people vaccinated
Utah Governor Spencer Cox says the state has "set up a very robust vaccination network" to increase access to the vaccine, particularly among teenagers.
COVID-19 passports ease travel within Europe
The digital COVID Certificate is being rolled out across the member nations of the EU this month to ease travel restrictions. It allows anyone who has been double vaccinated, tested negative for COVID, or proven to have recovered from COVID a digital passport allowing them passage between most EU member countries. As Chris Livesay reports from Rome, the new system is not available in the U.S., nor is it applicable to travelers from the U.S.
"Green Pass" COVID travel app smoothing travel for Europeans
It's not a coronavirus "passport" and it's not mandatory, but it is making international travel easier – so could something like it work in the U.S.?
COVID-19 vaccines vs. variants
The Delta variant could threaten progress made against COVID-19. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” with the latest on how effective the authorized COVID vaccines are at protecting us from the Delta variant.
Face The Nation: Gottlieb, Cox, Brown, Carson
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the coronavirus, COVID-19 vaccination rate, heat wave and UFO sightings.
Zients: White House "stands ready" to boost COVID response in hot spots
Jeffrey Zients, the White House COVID response coordinator, says the federal government is working with state and local authorities to increase vaccination rates.
Oakland Zoo vaccinating animals against COVID-19
Tigers, black and grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets were the first to receive the first of two doses.
Concerns of COVID outbreaks during holiday weekend
Communities across the country are preparing for large celebrations and gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. But some health experts are expressing concern about new COVID infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. And while more Americans are getting their vaccines, the U.S. will miss a goal set by the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, then Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss ways to stay safe.
Biden’s July 4 COVID vaccine goal falls short
While the jobs report provided another sign of the administration's push to revitalize the economy, President Biden is coming up short of his goal to have 70% of American adults vaccinated by the Fourth of July. So far, 67% of adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Christina Ruffini reports.
Tokyo Olympics move forward despite pandemic
Despite a spike in coronavirus infections, Tokyo is still planning to go ahead with the Olympics set to begin July 23. Japan’s Prime Minister said it's possible the games will be held without spectators. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins “CBSN AM” from the host city with the latest.
Biden heads to Surfside, Florida
The president will visit Surfside, Florida, to offer comfort to those affected by the deadly building collapse as the search and rescue effort continues. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss the president's plans for the trip and what's on his schedule for the Fourth of July weekend.
Unvaccinated are "at significant risk," Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday on CBSN that there are two "troublesome" things about the COVID-19 Delta variant: that it is capable of spreading more efficiently from person to person, and that it can cause more serious disease. He said people who are not vaccinated against the virus are at "significant risk." Watch the interview.
One way to boost vaccination rates? Give workers paid time off
Most workers whose employers encouraged vaccination or offered PTO had gotten at least one shot, according to Kaiser.
WorldView: Deadly ferry accident near Bali
We're following several international headlines, including a deadly ferry accident near Bali, Germany withdrawing all of its troops from Afghanistan, rare comments from Kim Jong Un over COVID-19 in North Korea, and new local lockdowns in Australia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with the roundup.
Arkansas’ COVID-19 cases rise
“CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud speaks with a new mother who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant and nearly died. She didn't want to get the coronavirus vaccine while pregnant but is now sharing her story with the hope it encourages others to get the shot.
U.K. offers a warning, and hope as COVID Delta variant takes over
Britain, where the strain already accounts for 99% of new cases, can offer some useful insight into battling the highly-transmissible variant first detected in India.
Delta COVID-19 variant detected in all 50 U.S. states
As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now reported across the entire country. Its fast spread has prompted one major city to reverse course on its mask recommendation. Then, 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 Nancy Chen with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
COVID vaccines may offer long-term immunity
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to break down a new study that found mRNA COVID-19 vaccines likely produce long-term immunity against the coronavirus and discusses what is known about vaccine effectiveness as the more contagious Delta variant continues to spread.
U.K. feels strain of COVID-19 Delta variant
British health authorities are in a race against time with the highly-transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus. The town of Bolton, England, might offer a blueprint for increasing vaccinations and reversing the upward case trend. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London.
Delta variant continues to spread globally
Even Australia, which had early success stopping the COVID-19 pandemic by closing its borders, is facing an outbreak. The country is reporting fewer than 5% of adults are vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Hutchinson says final FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine would help fight hesitancy
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says some of his constituents are reluctant to get vaccinated while the vaccines are only approved for emergency use.
Nearly all U.S. COVID deaths are unvaccinated
The Associated Press analyzed CDC data and found that out of 18,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. in May, only 150 involved people who had been fully vaccinated. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss these findings and concerns about the spread of variants.
San Francisco workers must get vaccinated — or risk getting fired
California city's new policy requires workers to be fully vaccinated — or else risk losing their job.
Federal agents fatally shoot another Minneapolis resident, officials say
Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis Saturday morning.
Latest forecast maps show fresh predictions for winter storm
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 18 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
Senate Democrats will not provide votes to advance DHS funding bill, Schumer says
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
Man killed by federal officer in Minnesota worked as ICU nurse, his parents say
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening" in the ICE crackdown.
What we know about latest shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
Flights canceled, states of emergency declared as winter storm bears down
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
Minneapolis business owners react to deadly shooting: "A neighbor was murdered"
Minneapolis business owners and community members were among the crowd of protesters in sub-zero temperatures following the deadly shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new China trade deal
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
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Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
NTSB to rule on cause of midair collision that killed 67 people near D.C. airport
Thursday marks a year since an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in midair with an American Airlines plane. The NTSB is expected to rule on the probable cause.
Minneapolis business owners react to deadly shooting: "A neighbor was murdered"
Minneapolis business owners and community members were among the crowd of protesters in sub-zero temperatures following the deadly shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
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Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score
Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.
Bank of America may introduce credit card with 10% APR
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
How to heat your home safely as fierce winter storm grips the U.S.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
What to know about EVs as the winter storm brings bone-chilling temps
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Tesla Cybertruck sales plunged 48% in in 2025
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost says he was assaulted at Sundance Film Festival
Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Florida Democrat, said a man told him "Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face."
Senate Democrats will not provide votes to advance DHS funding bill, Schumer says
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns U.S. as warships head toward Middle East
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new China trade deal
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses White House of "politics and retribution"
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he has seen "no evidence" of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
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.
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Climber Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101 skyscraper
Alex Honnold also famously climbed Yosemite's El Capitan without any ropes or safety gear in 2017.
Peace talks end constructively, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says, with more possible
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns U.S. as warships head toward Middle East
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new China trade deal
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Australian boy dies days after being bitten by shark in Sydney Harbor
The Sydney shark attack that killed Nico Antic was one of four recorded in the span of two days.
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Kermit the Frog gets a new home
A 900-pound Kermit the Frog took a journey from Hollywood to Atlanta. Brian Unger has the story.
Lily Fitts performs "Beat Me To It"
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Beat Me To It."
Lily Fitts performs "Brown Eyed Baby"
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Brown Eyed Baby."
Lily Fitts performs "Lose You Now"
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Lose You Now."
Madison Beer opens up about music journey
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
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Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
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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.
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.
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Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
Official: Feds blocked shooting scene access
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.
Officials on 5-year-old boy detained by ICE
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Jury selection date set in Mangione trial
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
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Space
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.
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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The Mother I Wish I Knew
A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
The Ivy League Murder
A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Kermit the Frog gets a new home
A 900-pound Kermit the Frog took a journey from Hollywood to Atlanta. Brian Unger has the story.
Trump shocks allies with comments about veterans
President Trump shocked NATO partners in an interview with Fox News this week about U.K. veterans and fallen soldiers in Afghanistan. He walked back the comments on Truth Social. Haley Ott has more details.
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada
President Trump insults the Canadian prime minister, calling him "Governor Mark Carney," as he threatens new tariffs against the country. Willie James Inman has the details.