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The FDA may soon authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for teens 16 and 17 years old. About a quarter of Americans eligible for the booster have received it. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest in the fight against the coronavirus.
The AstraZeneca drug is drug for people with immunodeficiency and other serious health problems or allergies who can't get adequate protection from vaccinations.
Scientists are debating whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary for those who are not immunocompromised, with some saying the vaccine is effective enough on its own. An FDA committee will vote Friday whether to approve Pfizer's booster shot. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning of a possible increased risk of a rare neurological condition after getting the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. There are 100 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome out of the more than 12 million doses given. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss this latest warning and more.
According to the CDC, more than 63% of Americans have their first dose of the COVID vaccination. But, an analysis by The Washington Post found that the country is now averaging fewer than 1 million shots per day. Health experts are concerned this slowdown might hinder the Biden administration's goal of having 70% of Americans with one vaccination by July 4. Brianna Abbott, health reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
President Biden said new data shows nearly 60% of American adults are partially vaccinated. Plus, for the first time since the pandemic began, coronavirus cases are dropping in all 50 states. This all comes as many people are wondering whether it is actually safe to take off your mask. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 101 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The AstraZeneca vaccine, which is deployed in Europe, is vying to be the fourth available in the United States. Jenny Strasburg, a European correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBSN with more.
The Biden administration has faced calls for months to share the shots, which will likely go unused in the United States.
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday on the state of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest.
The Biden administration says it's planning to share its AstraZeneca vaccine stockpile with other nations. It comes amid mounting concerns of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, more than 5 million people have not shown up for their second doses. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the fight against the COVID pandemic.
The Biden administration is preparing to share millions of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries, including India. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19.
Research from Oxford University in England has new data regarding the rate of blood clotting cases in COVID-19 patients and vaccine recipients. The study, which has not been peer-reviewed yet, shows that the particular blood clot which was studied is eight to ten times more common in people who experience a COVID-19 infection than in people who were inoculated. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the latest development.
While other nations have limited their use by age group, Denmark has decided to completely abandon use of the Oxford-developed drug.
The United Kingdom is dialing back the use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people younger than 30. Myanmar's ambassador in London spent in the night in his car after he says he was locked out out of the embassy amid ongoing fallout from the country's military coup. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM with these stories and more.
The U.S. vaccination program is moving quickly, but health officials are concerned about rapidly spreading variants of the coronavirus. Politico health care reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the government is addressing a surge of new cases in five hotspots, a possible link between AstraZeneca's vaccine (which is not being used in the U.S.) and blood clots, and the challenges involved in contact tracing.
After U.S. health officials called out AstraZeneca for using "outdated information" in its vaccine trial results, the drugmaker has released updated data showing its vaccine is 76% effective against symptomatic COVID-19. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about whether the change is significant, plus he discusses a study that found U.S. media coverage of the pandemic is more negative than other countries'.
CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott has been following the tensions rising overseas after North Korea launched two missiles into the Sea of Japan. She joins CBSN AM to discuss that and other stories from around the world.
British drug maker revised the numbers on a late-stage trial after U.S. officials called them into question, in a highly unusual public spat.
Colorado shooting suspect in court Thursday; Olympic torch relay kicks off in Japan
AstraZeneca is facing another setback after U.S. health officials raised concerns about the company's vaccine trial data using "outdated information." As Meg Oliver reports, the new questions come as the U.S. makes great strides in its race to vaccinate. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, then joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
AstraZeneca is facing questions after an independent review board said the company included outdated information from its U.S. COVID vaccine trial. It comes as the head of the CDC warns the U.S. could face another avoidable surge in cases. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the controversy and the latest vaccintion numbers.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases is raising concerns about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trial results, which included some apparently outdated information. Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, an emergency room physician and director of Global Health at Northwell Health, about the significance.
Scientists behind an Oxford University-led trial in the U.K. say the results could help address both vaccine shortages, and worrying coronavirus variants.
The panel's ranking Democrat, Rep. Susan Wild, said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
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.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Guyger was convicted six years ago of shooting and killing Jean in his apartment, which she said she thought was her own.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
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.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
The waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts are teeming with life, especially dolphins. More than ever, these animals are getting stranded on the shore, with the number spiking this year.
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.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A village in Sardinia is trying to entice politics-weary Americans to buy cheap homes in Italy.
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
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.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
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.
Drug cartel gunmen also attacked a funeral convoy of cars accompanying the body of one of the victims in the first attack, officials said.
China said the airspace violation occurred when the plane's pilot took emergency measures due to turbulence, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
Paul Mescal discusses his experience working with Oscar winner Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II," and what it was like to work on intense scenes together.
Award-winning singer Clay Aiken, who rose to fame on American Idol, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new holiday album, "Christmas Bells Are Ringing," and his rendition of Bing Crosby's "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.
CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.
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.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
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.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
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.
A judge Wednesday found a Venezuelan migrant guilty on all counts in the murder earlier this year of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
The "Rust" film premiere in Poland occurred three years after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Alec Baldwin was not present. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
The Georgia judge who convicted Jose Ibarra for charges related to the death of nursing student Laken Riley sentenced the undocumented immigrant to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports and Jessica Levinson breaks down the verdict.
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday took aim at incoming Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first ever transgender member elected to Congress, with his decision to bar transgender people from using bathrooms in the Capitol Complex that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. Scott MacFarlane has more.
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to address illegal immigration in the U.S. through a mass deportation program. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses how such a plan could affect the food industry.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her qualifications and plans.
President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to slow down President Biden's judicial nominations before January. There are currently 44 vacancies, and 14 of Mr. Biden's nominations await Senate approval. Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.