U.S. hits grim COVID milestone amid new hope of third vaccine
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in vaccine distribution as the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19.
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FDA approves one-shot vaccine
On Saturday, the FDA approved the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The race to vaccinate is picking up as new variants have been identified. Danya Bacchus reports.
FDA panel OKs Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
An FDA advisory panel voted Friday in favor of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. If the FDA gives the final approval, millions of doses could ship out as early as this weekend. The news comes as the CDC warns declines in cases and hospitalizations may be stalling. Dr. Dara Kass, and ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against COVID-19.
Some miss second dose of COVID vaccine
A new report by CBS MoneyWatch found an increasing number of people are not getting their second COVID-19 vaccine shot when they're supposed to. CBSN's Tanya Rivera spoke with MoneyWatch senior report Stephen Gandel about what this means for the nation's vaccination efforts.
Queen Elizabeth encourages COVID vaccinations
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is encouraging people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus to help protect others. She took part in a Zoom conference with doctors and said the shot "didn't hurt at all." CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.
Study: Pfizer vaccine reduces transmission
A new U.K. study found the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine reduced transmission after just one dose. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss the findings, as well as the possible need for booster shots against new variants, a new CBS News poll on attitudes about vaccination, and the process of reopening schools amid the pandemic.
"A Shot of Hope": Getting the vaccine
Millions of Americans have received doses of the coronavirus vaccines so far. On Thursday, President Biden marked 50 million shots given since he took office. This is a significant milestone, but access remains an issue. Acting FEMA director Bob Fenton explains how his agency is trying to ramp up the rollout of the vaccine. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains if the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be effective against a new variant found in New York City.
50 million COVID shots administered since Biden inauguration
The Biden administration is marking a new milestone in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. has administered 50 million of its promised 100 million vaccine doses in just five weeks. This comes as homegrown variants cause alarm on both coasts on the country. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Vaccine maker races to combat new variant
AstraZeneca will try for emergency approval of its vaccine in the U.S. after scientists found this version of the vaccine has been effective against the U.K. variant. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Third COVID vaccine nears U.S. authorization
The FDA has deemed the Johnson & Johnson single-shot coronavirus vaccine to be safe and effective, paving the way for an emergency use authorization. Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how Johnson & Johnson stacks up against Moderna and Pfizer, and whether the virus variant first found in South Africa complicates vaccination.
Fighting the COVID-19 variants
Moderna is seeking approval for an updated vaccine aimed at fighting the COVID-19 variant first found in South Africa. It means people who are vaccinated twice might need a third shot, and possibly more in the future. David Begnaud reports.
Johnson & Johnsons COVID vaccine declared safe
The FDA confirms the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective. The single-dose vaccine could receive emergency approval as early as Friday. If authorized, the Biden administration could ship up to 4 million doses by next week. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on the latest information, then infectious disease specialist Dr. Uzma Syed joins CBSN with analysis.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine deemed safe and effective
The FDA found Johnson & Johnson's one-dose coronavirus vaccine to be safe and effective, though slightly less effective than the Modern and Pfizer vaccines, which require two doses. Nikki Battiste reports.
FDA: Johnson & Johnson vaccine works well
An FDA review released today confirms the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is both safe and effective against COVID-19, likely setting the stage for a third vaccine to be authorized for use in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN with more.
Some Biden nominees face challenges
Several Biden Cabinet nominees are facing confirmation hearings today as the president holds a virtual bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest.
Grocery union demands vaccines and hazard pay
Grocery workers have fought for hazard pay and expressed concerns for their safety for since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly a year ago. Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what would help grocery workers and Kroger's plans to close stores in California and Washington state after local governments required them to give workers hazard pay.
Vaccine out of reach for many Black Americans
In Baltimore, Maryland, Black Americans make up more than 60% of the population, but just 5.4% of Black residents have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, church and community leaders are pushing for new ways to bring more shots and better information to the city's Black population. Jericka Duncan reports.
Gottlieb: Americans "should be confident" in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot is a "good vaccine."
"A Shot of Hope": Dr. Fauci answers your questions
CBSN's Tanya Rivero gets answers to more of your questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines from Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Gottlieb says Americans "should be confident" in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
"I think people should be confident about taking it. And it will be in the market this week," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
Face The Nation: Ronna McDaniel, Adam Kinzinger, Andy Beshear, Scott Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Republican Party, coronavirus vaccine rollout in Kentucky, and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
Transcript: Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Oxford researchers attempt to battle variants
Researchers at Oxford-AstraZeneca are working on a more effective shot to tackle new coronavirus variants. The testing comes as the company conducts U.S. trials to present for FDA approval. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
How the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compares
Doctor Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compares to others.
12/10: Red and Blue
Congress rushing for COVID relief agreement; Celebrating the first night of Hanukah
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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Some Border Patrol agents in Alex Pretti shooting had body cams, officials confirm
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
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.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
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Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
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.
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.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
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Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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Senators continue to press for answers over death of Renee Good
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Justice Department's "refusal to investigate is a complete abdication of responsibility."
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
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.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
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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.
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.
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American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
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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."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
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.
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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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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.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Thousands in South without power after storm
A thick coating of ice brought down trees and electrical lines in the southern U.S., knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, the winter storm upended air travel. CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Snow still falling in New England
Lingering snow from this weekend's massive winter storm is still falling in parts of New England Monday. At least 12 deaths have been attributed to the weather event. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast and CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports from Boston.
Inside the hearings over ICE Minnesota
Minnesota state and local officials are trying to argue in court that the federal deployment of immigration agents in Minneapolis is illegal. Two separate hearings Monday will focus on the ongoing surge in the state, one weighing whether the Trump administration's operations are constitutional and another looking at evidence related to the killing of Alex Pretti. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
What's expected of Tom Homan in Minneapolis?
The White House has announced it is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis following the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti over the weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Update on Pretti killing, White House response
37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot and killed by U.S. Border Patrol on Saturday in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak, Nancy Cordes and Katrina Kaufman have more.