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Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with leading scientists and virus trackers to learn how they’re looking for new coronavirus variants, and also for signs that the pandemic is winding down.
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Louisville, Kentucky, as shorthanded hospitals are having their limits tested by the pandemic.
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on corruption allegations clouding Florida's efforts to vaccinate its residents.
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports.
Schools in Marietta, Georgia, have stayed open through some of their community's highest periods of coronavirus infection. John Dickerson reports on how the CDC studied coronavirus transmission within the city's schools.
The CDC tells 60 Minutes what it thinks "the new normal" will look like as COVID-19 cases fall following the Omicron surge.
Nearly two years into the pandemic, 60 Minutes examines how COVID is affecting some pregnant women, their babies, and the doctors who treat them.
Pahokee native and Super Bowl Champion Anquan Boldin helped secure a vaccine site for his community in the Florida Glades, where many had struggled to access the vaccine for months.
Last March, an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci was nearly canceled by the Trump administration and hospitals were afraid to be associated with the pandemic.
In May 2020, 60 Minutes reported on a study researching the use of high-antibody blood plasma to help treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Newly published results show hope for the therapy.
Though reported Omicron cases have so far been mild, experts advise that every precaution should be taken to prevent infection.
Saturday marks one year since the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
The surge in new COVID-19 cases almost all are related to the Delta Variant which still accounts for more than 99% of all new cases.
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's going to take some time — perhaps a couple of weeks — to "get a good handle" on the newly discovered strain.
Hospitalization rates are also starting to climb, raising concerns about a potential new wave of infections during the holiday season.
The Food and Drug Administration moved to expand its emergency authorization of Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults on Friday.
95% of Colorado's ICU beds are now full and nearly 40% of hospitals in the state are expected to experience staffing shortages within a week.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Murthy recommended that vaccinated families who will be gathering indoors with unvaccinated people take some precautions.
Ella Conrad's mom started listening to doctors and following the science — going from a QAnon follower to a vaccine advocate for her state.
Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.
Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.
More than 20 years after 9/11, hundreds of families still wait for word of a missing loved one, as the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner continues the heart-wrenching task of identifying remains.
Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia's long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.
A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It's a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Winds pushed over a tree into a home and killed a mother while she was showering in Washington, according to local fire officials. This comes as a deadly bomb cyclone that slammed the West Coast moves toward the Midwest with high winds and rain. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and Carter Evans reports from Renton, Washington.
As contempt for cancel culture and self-censorship on college campuses continues to drive a political divide across the country, Jon Wertheim reports on a new start-up university, the University of Austin. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
A police report on alleged sexual assault apparently perpetrated by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has emerged as lawmakers meet with the president-elect's nominee. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Russia launched a barrage of missiles toward Ukraine as a response to Kyiv's use of American-made and supplied long-range missiles known as ATACMS. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the worrying escalation.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is responding to a sexual assault allegation detailed in a 2017 California police report. CBS News Confirmed's Rhona Tarrant breaks down what's known about the alleged abuse.