More than 20 states not ordering full share of COVID vaccine doses
As demand slows, health officials shift from triaging a flood of people clamoring for the shots to targeting harder-to-reach communities.
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CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
Fully vaccinated people may safely resume travel, CDC says
Over 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.
Biden administration launches $500,000 contest to improve face masks
The government is looking for solutions to common complaints like fogged glasses and irritated skin.
COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in 2020, CDC says
COVID-19 death rates were highest among those over age 85, Native Americans, Hispanics, and men.
States to get more syringes to extract bonus COVID vaccine dose
Supplies of "low dead space" syringes that can extract an extra dose from vials of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are scarce.
First case of fast-moving U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
The strain, which is believed to be more contagious, has been linked to a surge in cases in the United Kingdom.
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Arizona 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are projected to go to Biden, who CBS News has already projected will win the election.
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Nevada 2020 election results: Biden is projected winner
Nevada has six electoral votes, and CBS News projects that Joe Biden will win, edgeing out President Trump by about 2 percentage points.
Trump campaign asks court to stop Nevada from counting early votes
The Trump campaign is accusing election officials of mishandling mail-in ballots and refusing to accommodate observers.
Trump wades into expensive House rematch in New Mexico
Democrat Xochitl Torres Small is defending her seat against a challenge by Yvette Herrell in a district that heavily favors Trump but still elected her in 2018.
Court rejects Trump campaign's effort to stop Nevada's mail ballot plan
Judge James Mahan ruled that Republicans had failed to establish standing for their suit, granting the Nevada secretary of state's motion to dismiss the case.
Plans for Trump's Nevada airport rallies this weekend are up in the air
Airport officials in Northern Nevada said Trump's rally planned for Saturday would violate the state's 50-person cap on mass gatherings.
Nevada extends eviction moratorium amid grim tourism outlook
"I'm behind in my rent, my electricity, everything," said Elizabeth Renteria, who used to be a guest room attendant on the Strip.
New Mexico oil boom towns hope worst is over
In Artesia, one in 5 workers were directly employed by oil and gas companies. Businesses that provide services for the industry have also seen revenues dry up.
Biden and Trump fight for Arizona's Hispanic vote
Though Arizona awarded its 11 electoral votes to Donald Trump in 2016, Biden has tied or topped the president in nearly every recent poll here.
As Las Vegas shuttered, many immigrants found no social safety net
The outbreak drove unemployment to a record high in the state.
Trump to campaign in Arizona as COVID-19 cases climb
Arizona's current trend in average new COVID infections is the worst in the country according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Democrats hope to flip Arizona, as GOP shores up defenses
Of the candidates seeking to upset a Republican incumbent this cycle, Senate candidate Mark Kelly has outraised every other Senate hopeful in the country.
Veepstakes in the age of coronavirus
This key element of the presidential campaign may remain virtually unaltered during the pandemic.
Nevada Democrats showcase new caucus tool
Nevada, which holds its caucuses Saturday, is trying to avoid the technology problems that plagued the Iowa caucuses two weeks ago.
Nevada Democrats describe tool to replace app that failed in Iowa caucuses
The state party is striving to avoid the mayhem that characterized the Iowa caucus results.
With a flurry of endorsements, Bernie Sanders shores up Nevada support
The Clark County Black Caucus said Thursday that it would throw its support behind the Vermont senator
Joe Biden nabs endorsement from Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus
"I can't tell you how happy I am to have Representative Titus in my corner for the fight we have ahead of us," the former vice president told reporters
Democrats oppose controversial Vegas law targeting homeless people
Despite objections from high-profile Democrats, the City Council voted to make it illegal to sleep or camp in public places if beds are available at local shelters
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Future of military aid to Ukraine, minerals deal uncertain, sources say
Ukrainian officials reached out to senior White House officials desperate to get the deal back on track, but President Trump was unwilling to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy further today, officials said.
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close
Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.
European allies rally around Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy rift
European allies rallied around Ukraine and Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader's contentious White House meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
RFK Jr. rolls back transparency policy on Medicaid and NIH changes
The move supercharges RFK Jr.'s authority to implement health policy changes.
Social Security workers warn job cuts could hurt service for Americans
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its workforce.
Watch video of Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting
Video shows President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy having a contentious meeting at the White House.
Second "what did you do last week" email goes out to some federal workers
A second email asking government workers to detail what they did in the last week went out to some agencies on Saturday.
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process.
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language
The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.
Zelenskyy was told to leave the White House after blowup with Trump and Vance
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
Iowa governor signs bill ending transgender rights protections
Iowa's governor signed legislation removing gender identity protections on Friday from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.
State Dept. trying to evade refugee admissions court order, aid groups say
Refugee aid groups say the Trump administration seems to be trying to circumvent a court ruling blocking his efforts to suspend the nation's refugee admissions program.
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."
Judge rules mass firings of federal probationary employees likely illegal
He ordered the Office of Personnel Management to tell certain federal agencies it couldn't order the firings of probationary employees, including at the Defense Department.
Some life-saving USAID funding hasn't resumed, groups say
The State Department said it would keep funding life-saving treatments for diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis while ending over 90% of its contracts.
Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
Right-wing influencers get binders labeled "The Epstein Files," downplay contents
Fifteen right-wing influencers said they obtained files regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Thursday from Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Americans say incomes not keeping up with inflation — CBS News poll
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
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How an Idaho boy's ninth birthday wish struck an entirely different tone
When Grant Mullen's parents asked him what he wanted for his ninth birthday, they were pleasantly surprised by the answer.
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close
Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.
European allies rally around Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy rift
European allies rallied around Ukraine and Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader's contentious White House meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
U.S. set to unleash tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
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U.S. set to unleash tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
Social Security workers warn job cuts could hurt service for Americans
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its workforce.
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."
Citi mistakenly credits $81 trillion to customer account
Citigroup reported the "near miss" to the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, according to the Financial Times.
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Future of military aid to Ukraine, minerals deal uncertain, sources say
Ukrainian officials reached out to senior White House officials desperate to get the deal back on track, but President Trump was unwilling to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy further today, officials said.
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close
Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.
European allies rally around Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy rift
European allies rallied around Ukraine and Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader's contentious White House meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
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Map shows measles cases across U.S.
Measles cases are popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child.
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process.
Mom receives heart transplant after suffering rare condition after childbirth
Kristin King underwent a heart transplant four months after her heart began to fail following childbirth.
WHO offers possible cause of Congo deaths after new case cluster reported
The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.
Flu shot less effective this season for some kids, CDC report suggests
Overall effectiveness against flu hospitalization was still high, the CDC said.
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Future of military aid to Ukraine, minerals deal uncertain, sources say
Ukrainian officials reached out to senior White House officials desperate to get the deal back on track, but President Trump was unwilling to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy further today, officials said.
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.
Watch video of Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting
Video shows President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy having a contentious meeting at the White House.
Pope suffers breathing crisis but responds well to treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
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Drake reaches settlement with iHeartMedia in dispute over "Not Like Us"
Rapper Drake settled with iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" this week.
Book excerpt: "Carson the Magnificent"
Bill Zehme and Mike Thomas' biography examines the public and private lives of the man who remade late-night TV.
Legendary actor Helen Mirren on taking on the Wild West in "1923"
Legendary actor Helen Mirren brings grit and grace to the "Yellowstone" prequel series that's redefining how America's frontier history is portrayed on screen.
Hackman and wife's deaths not due to carbon monoxide, officials say
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
Latest in Hackman, Arakawa investigation
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside their New Mexico home on Wednesday. Police now say the circumstances appear "suspicious enough" to warrant an investigation. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on the shocking discovery.
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Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.
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.
Meta apologizes for error that exposed Instagram users to violent content
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
Commercial lunar lander heads to moon
SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
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Commercial lunar lander heads to moon
SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth, NASA says
2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.
Why does a big elk sound so puny?
In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ton, makes such an uncharacteristically high-pitched sound.
Odds of "city-killer" asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 rise, then fall again, NASA says
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
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Plainfield landlord convicted in hate crime murder of 6-year-old Palestinian boy
The boy's mother, mother, Hanan Shaheen who also was stabbed – took the witness stand on Tuesday.
Man killed by shotgun booby trap at family member's home, police say
Jordan Dove, 34, was killed while checking on a family member's home, officials said.
Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero pleads not guilty in NYC
Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in Mexico, pleaded not guilty in NYC.
Why Mexico extradited 29 cartel members
Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. to face charges. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Mexico sends cartel suspects to U.S.
Mexico agreed to hand over 29 people suspected of being cartel members into U.S. custody. Among those released is Rafael Caro Quintero, who's accused in the killing of a DEA agent in 1985.
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Firefly Aerospace prepares for moon landing
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its "Blue Ghost" lunar lander this Sunday. Spacecraft program director for Firefly Aerospace, Ray Allensworth, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Lunar lander headed to the moon
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena is headed to the moon as part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for NASA's Artemis program. Leroy Chiao, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more details.
Gayle King heading to space as part of Blue Origin's historic crew
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King revealed Thursday that she will be among the six passengers on Blue Origin's next history-making mission comprising all women.
Ambitious lunar lander heading to the moon to search for ice
Intuitive Machines launches its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in the moon's crust.
Blue Origin's latest flight successful
Blue Origin's 10th space tourism flight, nicknamed "Perfect 10," took off from West Texas on Tuesday. The six-person crew launched into suborbital space on the New Shepard Rocket and landed safely 10 minutes later. Franklin Institute chief astronomer Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers
A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. Charlie D'Agata reports on another Pentagon purge that could be even more alarming.
Who took mystery photos of 1960s San Francisco?
A Bay area photographer is raising money to find the photographer behind a trove of photographs from San Francisco in the 1960s, capturing cultural icons like Muhammed Ali, Janis Joplin and Alan Ginsburg. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Firefly Aerospace prepares for moon landing
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its "Blue Ghost" lunar lander this Sunday. Spacecraft program director for Firefly Aerospace, Ray Allensworth, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Smoke in plane cabin, close calls raise alarm
45,000 flights carry nearly three million passengers every day safely, so when something goes wrong it shakes us out of what we consider normal. But there's no denying the string of recent airline incidents raise safety concerns. Kris Van Cleave gives his perspective.
Iowa rolls back protections for transgender people
Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests against the measure. Lana Zak reports.