Colorado governor says all adults can get COVID booster shot
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.
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900,000 kids receive first Pfizer vaccine dose
The White House says hundreds of thousands of children aged 5 to 11 have already received their first shot of Pfizer's low dose coronavirus vaccine. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports on the latest from New York City. Then, Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Dr. Vivek Murthy on Pfizer booster request
Pfizer submitted a request Tuesday to amend the FDA emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to include all individuals 18 and older. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on booster shots and vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand booster eligibility
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for Americans 18 and older. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, a third dose has only been authorized for those who are 65 and older or at high risk for the virus. Then, Dr. Angela Myers, director of the infectious diseases division at Children's Mercy Kansas City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID booster
Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for all adults, ages 18 and older. Right now, it's only authorized for seniors and high-risk adults. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Future of COVID-19 medical developments
With coronavirus vaccine approval for children ages 5 to 11 now set and the promising development of a pill reducing coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus answers questions about the future of COVID-19 medicine.
COVID's impact on immunocompromised adults
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
Details of vaccine mandate for big companies
The White House has released more details of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large companies. Skyler Henry reports from the Washington, and CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the requirement and other headlines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctor discusses Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a lower-dose version of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, after the CDC issued its recommendation on Tuesday. Dr. Julie Morita, the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Doctor on new boosters and vaccinating kids
A fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot will soon be available for some immunocompromised adults across the country. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize Pfizer's vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5-11 in the coming days. Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joined CBSN to discuss.
Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
Millions of teens are now eligible for boosters, and younger adolescents are expected to be included soon.
Some immunocompromised people can get 4 doses of COVID vaccine
The fourth "booster" dose is recommended for six months after the third "additional" dose for people with organ transplants, cancer or other conditions.
Young children near COVID vaccine eligibility
The Food and Drug Administration says the "overall benefits" of the Pfizer vaccine designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11 "may outweigh the risks." Meanwhile, nearly 100 million more Americans are now eligible for booster shots. CBS News' Elise Preston reports. Then, Dr. Robert Frenck, director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joins CBSN to discuss the new developments.
The next phase: Latest on COVID boosters
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down the latest on vaccine booster shots, mixing and matching, and the status of vaccines for children.
Millions eligible for COVID booster
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are already fully vaccinated are showing up to get their COVID booster shot in greater numbers than those not yet vaccinated. This comes after the FDA on Wednesday granted emergency use authorization to vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, clearing the way for millions to be eligible for extra protection against the coronavirus. Elise Preston has the latest.
Pfizer says vaccine is 90.7% effective in kids
More than 70 million Americans are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots. The number of Americans getting boosters each day is now more than double the number getting their first shots. And there's important news tonight on Pfizer's dose for young children. Meg Oliver reports.
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots greenlighted by CDC
Up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for an additional dose.
CDC allows expansion of boosters, mixing shots
The CDC authorized the expansion of booster shots to certain Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients Thursday, while also allowing eligible Americans to get a different booster than the initial shot they received months ago. Meg Oliver reports on the updated guidelines for nearly 100 million people now eligible for an extra dose of protection against the coronavirus.
Doctor on CDC recommendation for booster shots
Millions more Americans can get COVID-19 booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration approved extra doses of the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins CBSN to discuss mixing and matching vaccines and getting children inoculated.
CDC backs J&J and Moderna vaccine boosters
A CDC panel has voted in favor of the Johnson and Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Pending approval from the agency's director, millions of people could soon line up for an additional dose. CBS News' Meg Oliver breaks down the decision. Then, critical care physician Dr. Lakshmana Swamy joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
CDC panel approves Moderna and J&J boosters
A CDC advisory panel is recommending booster doses of both Moderna's and Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccines. Now CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky will decide whether to accept or revise the committee's recommendations. Meg Oliver has more.
Virologist talks mixing COVID-19 vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will review the Food and Drug Administrations's decision to approve booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines, which would allow more than 15 million Americans to get a booster shot. Dr. Dan Barouch, a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and director at the Center For Virology and Vaccine Research who helped develop the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, joins CBSN to discuss mixing and matching doses.
Pfizer says its booster shot restores full COVID-19 protection
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
FDA authorizes Moderna and J&J boosters
It is now up to the CDC to decide whether to roll out booster shots for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients, after the FDA authorized the additional doses Wednesday. The FDA also signed off on "mixing and matching" vaccines, allowing millions of Americans to get a different booster than their original shot. Nikki Battiste reports.
FDA authorizes J&J and Moderna booster shots
The FDA has authorized COVID-19 booster shots for some recipients of the Johnson and Johnson and Moderna vaccines. But as Nikki Battiste reports, the agency says eligible Americans can get any brand of booster, regardless of the shot they initially got. Then, Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne, an emergency physician and adjunct professor of emergency medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis.
What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grappled with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Biden campaign won't "sugarcoat" state of 2024 race but denies Biden plans exit
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
Russian court sentences U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to prison
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
What is the "blue screen of death," and how can you fix it?
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
At least 40 migrants dead after boat catches fire off Haiti
The boat, carrying more than 80 people, was en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials said.
Trump's plan to tackle inflation could cause price spikes, experts say
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Journalist ordered to pay $5,500 for mocking Italian leader's height
The judge ruled that two social media posts targeting Meloni by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming."
What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
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Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense
A 72-year-old man killed a grizzly bear in Flathead County, Montana after it attacked him while he was out picking berries.
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Investors are putting their money on the "Trump trade."
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Microsoft outage shuts down Starbucks' mobile ordering app
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
Biden's COVID symptoms have "improved meaningfully," doctor says
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
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Investors are putting their money on the "Trump trade."
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Microsoft outage shuts down Starbucks' mobile ordering app
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
What is the "blue screen of death," and how can you fix it?
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
How the rise of AI is straining the U.S. power grid
Experts say the increasing demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit a record high this year.
What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
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Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Biden's COVID symptoms have "improved meaningfully," doctor says
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Biden campaign won't "sugarcoat" state of 2024 race but denies Biden plans exit
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
Secret Service chief to testify Monday about Trump shooting
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Could parents of Trump rally shooter face legal consequences? Unclear, experts say
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
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Biden's COVID symptoms have "improved meaningfully," doctor says
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Isabella Strahan says she is cancer-free
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
At Trump's GOP Convention, there's little to be heard on health care
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Recalled gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Plant-based drinks recalled in Canada amid listeria deaths, illnesses
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
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What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Journalist ordered to pay $5,500 for mocking Italian leader's height
The judge ruled that two social media posts targeting Meloni by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming."
At least 40 migrants dead after boat catches fire off Haiti
The boat, carrying more than 80 people, was en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials said.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Japan's gymnastics captain out of Olympics for drinking, smoking
Gymnast Shoko Miyata, 19, left Japan's training camp in Monaco after an investigation found she allegedly violated the Japan Gymnastics Association's rules on drinking alcohol and smoking.
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Dave Bayley of Glass Animals on creative journey for new album
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Glass Animals reflects on rise to fame
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Top summer reads
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
Shannen Doherty's divorce finalized one day before her death
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Remembering comedy icon Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart, a groundbreaking standup who became a sitcom star, died Thursday at 94. Starting in the 1960s, he was hugely popular, first with his best-selling comedy albums, then on the CBS comedies that bore his name. His work influenced generations of comedians.
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What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
How do CrowdStrike, Microsoft move forward?
A global tech outage impacted millions on Friday after a faulty software update was sent from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to Microsoft clients. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. Dan Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the incident.
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.
What is the "blue screen of death," and how can you fix it?
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
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How AI impacts the climate
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
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Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
Major cocaine network — led by "The Professor" — busted in Europe
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
Man gets 3 years in 2011 death of fiancée
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg released from jail
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Oregon fugitive who escaped in 1994 found in Georgia with stolen identity
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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Trump joined by family onstage to end RNC
Former President Donald Trump was joined onstage by his wife Melania, his children and some of his grandchildren at the end of his speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. Red, white, blue and gold balloons fell from the ceiling as the Trump family stood before the crowd in Milwaukee at the conclusion of the event.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
Saturday marks 55 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the event's significance in history and space exploration.
Hospital official discusses treating Trump
New details are coming out about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and the moments after the shooting when Trump was treated at a local Pennsylvania hospital. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar spoke with an official at that hospital and has more.
Video shows reclusive tribe searching for food on beach in the Amazon
Video shows dozens of members of the reclusive Mashco Piro tribe searching for food on a beach in the Peruvian Amazon. One advocacy group for Indigenous peoples says this is evidence that logging concessions are "dangerously close" to the tribe's territory, raising fears of conflict between logging workers and tribal members as well as potentially exposing dangerous diseases to the natives.
How do CrowdStrike, Microsoft move forward?
A global tech outage impacted millions on Friday after a faulty software update was sent from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to Microsoft clients. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. Dan Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the incident.