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.
Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week
Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"
Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.
Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5
The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Popular tortilla strips recalled over undeclared wheat allergen
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Serving up home-cooked dog food
In the U.S., commercially-produced pet food is a $50 billion a year industry. But some advocate for healthier meals for your beloved dog – food that's in line with what canines have eaten for thousands of years. How about some venison with squash?
Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
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Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Transcript: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ret. Gen. H.R. McMaster, national security adviser in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
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A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
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Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5
The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence.
Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires 185 rockets at Israel
Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines.
Gazan chefs cook up hope and humanity for online audience
Ten-year-old Chef Renad (who's gained a following on Instagram) and Hamada Shaqoura (who relies on humanitarian aid and crude cooking arrangements) educate while preparing meals in war-torn Gaza.
U.S Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week
The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.
Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"
Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.
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Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
What makes a martini a martini?
There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini's ingredients may be up for debate.
Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui
Last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder's club, Fleetwood's on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, "There has to be music."
Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui
As a young man, Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood dreamed of a place – a club – where he could get his friends together. Twelve years ago, he made it happen in the west Maui city of Lahaina: Fleetwood's on Front Street. But last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed his treasured club. Today, Fleetwood says he's determined to rebuild. Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
"Sandwiches of History": Resurrecting sandwich recipes that time forgot
Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. He's now collected some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes in a cookbook.
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A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
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.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
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.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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McBride: "I didn't run" for Congress to talk about bathrooms
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as Republicans have sought to put forward a bathroom ban in the Capitol, she "didn't run for the United States House of Representatives to talk about what bathroom I use."
McMaster: Upcoming months are "really critical" for Ukraine
Ret. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the longer-range missiles the White House are sending to Ukraine "can make a difference" in the final days of the Biden administration.The result, McMaster said, is the next few months are "really critical" for Ukraine.
Van Hollen: Biden "not complying" with U.S. law on arms shipments
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who last week backed Sen. Bernie Sanders' bill to block U.S. sending arms to Israel, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Biden " is not fully complying with American law" on sending arms to Israel.
Duckworth: Hegseth "flat-out wrong" about women in combat roles
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a combat veteran of the Iraq War, tells "Face the Nation" that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, is "flat-out wrong" in his assessment that women shouldn't be in combat roles.
Paul: "Will not support" use of military in deportations
Republican Sen. Rand Pual of Kentucky tells "Face the Nation" that while he supports President-elect Donald Trump's plans for mass deportation, but through the "normal process of domestic policing." "I will not support and will not vote to use the military in our cities," Paul said.