How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Booster Dose
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Looking for the new COVID booster? Here's where to get the shot.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
CDC recommends new COVID boosters
The CDC on Tuesday recommended most Americans get updated COVID boosters amid a rise in hospitalizations and deaths. The FDA approved the boosters one day earlier.
FDA approves new COVID boosters
The FDA has approved new COVID-19 boosters designed to target the current dominant variant. The new shots could roll out as early as this week if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also approves them.
Doctor on next COVID boosters
The CDC says it is tracking a newly discovered COVID-19 strain, BA.2.86. One of the cases of the highly mutated variant was confirmed in Michigan. CBS News' Errol Barnett spoke with Dr. Bernard Camins, the medical director for infection prevention at Mount Sinai in New York City, who said "everyone will likely meet the criteria to get the new booster" in the fall.
Will updated boosters outperform original shots? White House still hopeful
Recent small studies, not yet peer-reviewed, suggested the new boosters may not be significantly better than the original vaccine formula.
FDA and CDC clear updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
The decision by federal health officials expands access to the updated shots for younger children.
New COVID boosters off to slower start than previous flu shot campaigns
The White House defended its decision not to release specific goals for the fall booster rollout.
Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID's next wave
About 70% of people 50 and older who got a first COVID-19 booster shot haven't received the recommended second one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Moderna says updated COVID booster is superior to original
The FDA's vaccine advisers meet later this month to weigh updating booster shots.
Why boosted Americans seem to be getting more COVID infections
The rate of COVID-19 infections is still highest among the unvaccinated, according to figures through April.
Questions remain over who will pay for COVID-19 boosters
Democrats are trying to pass more COVID-19 funding after Republicans demanded it be cut out of a larger spending bill.
FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna booster
Many Americans who received a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could soon have access to a booster shot, after an FDA advisory panel unanimously endorsed a third dose. The panel will consider if a booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is needed for those who received the single-dose vaccine. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
U.S. debuts site for free at-home COVID tests
Some hospitals are overwhelmed, facing an influx of COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, Pfizer says that its oral pill is showing efficacy against Omicron in lab tests. Dr. Jen Caudle joins CBSN to break down some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
Free home COVID tests amid Omicron surge
The Biden administration is offering four free at-home COVID testing kits per household as much of the U.S. is still confronting a surge of Omicron cases. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, then Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss this and other coronavirus news.
Expert advice on COVID-19 testing
Americans are clamoring to get COVID-19 tests, and the country can't keep up with the demand. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the situation as Omicron spreads and hospitalizations rise. Then Dr. Michael Mina, an epidemiologist and chief science officer at eMed speaks with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the CDC's isolation guidance, the best way for schools to handle COVID testing, and the impact of prior infections on immunity.
Omicron surge impacting schools
U.S. schools are struggling to remain in-person as COVID infections continue to rise. In response, the Biden administration is working to improve access to testing to help keep classrooms open. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Srassmann reports, then Dr. Frank Contacessa, an internist at Northwell Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
Supreme Court hears challenges to vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Biden administration's COVID vaccine rules for large companies and healthcare workers. Jan Crawford has the latest.
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.
CDC endorses boosters for ages 12 and up
The CDC has expanded the eligibility for booster shots to Americans ages 12 and up the as the Omicron variant surges rapidly across the country. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine and member of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters down to age 12
The move follows the FDA's authorization earlier this week and an hours-long meeting of the CDC's outside advisers.
CDC recommends boosters for kids 12-15
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommended COVID booster shots for younger teens. Meanwhile, the Grammy Awards were postponed amid a surge in cases. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
FBI releases new photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
ICE chief, immigration officials defend deportations at House hearing
The leaders of three major immigration agencies defended the Trump administration's deportations in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
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Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
FBI releases new photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
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Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Tom Malinowski concedes in special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's seat in Congress
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Video shows subject at Nancy Guthrie's door
New videos released by FBI Director Kash Patel on X show a masked, gloved person approaching Nancy Guthrie's door. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
New photos in Nancy Guthrie case
FBI Director Kash Patel released photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez and CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison have the latest.
Photos of subject in Nancy Guthrie search
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
FBI releases new photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Video shows subject at Nancy Guthrie's door
New videos released by FBI Director Kash Patel on X show a masked, gloved person approaching Nancy Guthrie's door. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Heads of U.S. immigration testify
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other immigration agency heads are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
New photos in Nancy Guthrie case
FBI Director Kash Patel released photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez and CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison have the latest.
Photos of subject in Nancy Guthrie search
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump echos support for Kevin Warsh
President Trump said that he "made a mistake" by not nominating Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair during his first term. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for AssetTV, joins with more.