U.S. coronavirus cases hit 7-month low
Los Angeles County is among the many places across the country easing pandemic restrictions as cases and deaths drop to the lowest point in months. Carter Evans reports.
Los Angeles County is among the many places across the country easing pandemic restrictions as cases and deaths drop to the lowest point in months. Carter Evans reports.
The CDC has predicted an increase in COVID-19 infections this month, followed by a sharp drop in July. This all depends upon high vaccination rates and continued following of health and safety guidelines. Internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joined CBSN to discuss the most recent coronavirus research.
The prediction comes with a warning: Any decline could be delayed by a continued drop in vaccinations.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the U.S. could see a "sharp decline" in new COVID-19 cases by July, as long as people continue to wear masks and get vaccinated. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it will support the temporary waiver of patent rights to allow developing nations to produce vaccines. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
New CDC models predict coronavirus infections and death will fall in the coming weeks. But officials say a drop in vaccinations and circulating variants threaten to reverse any progress. Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on vaccination efforts.
For the first time since mid-March, the CDC is predicting a decline in COVID-19 deaths and cases by July. Mola Lenghi has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control is now projecting COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the president's new goals for vaccinating Americans.
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will hold an emergency meeting next week, as Pfizer prepares to seek authorization to offer its vaccine for kids age 12 to 15. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss that, plus efforts to develop future vaccines that could come in the form of a patch or a pill.
Among teenagers, many of whom shifted to remote learning due to the pandemic, birth rates fell precipitously, according to data released by the CDC.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Biden's newly announced plan to give 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by July 4.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to expand the authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to children ages 12 to 15 in the coming days. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices would also need to update its recommendations for the shot. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the next steps in the vaccination effort.
Based on the latest data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts more than 90,000 drug overdose deaths happened in the U.S. between October 2019 and September 2020, an increase since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Dr. Michael Barnett, an assistant professor of health policy and management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what's fueling the spike in deaths.
The CDC has released new data about the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines in the real world. The agency says fully vaccinated adults age 65 and over are 94% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports on efforts to get more people vaccinated, and Dr. Krutika Kuppalli joins CBSN to discuss.
Federal agencies are distributing thousands of free coronavirus test kits in North Carolina and Tennessee.
New guidance lays out some activities that fully vaccinated Americans can safely resume.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the CDC's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19 in the United States, including two new reports of blood clots in people who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
President Biden discussed on Tuesday new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which says that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask for most outdoor activities. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The CDC is easing restrictions on masks, allowing those who are fully vaccinated to unmask for some outdoor activities. University of Virginia critical care and infectious disease physician and medical ICU director Dr. Taison Bell joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
Fully vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy more activities maskless, such as running outside or attending small outdoor gatherings, according to updated guidelines announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details.
Life is one step closer to normal as the CDC issued new mask guidance for Americans who have been fully vaccinated. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden and a group of Republican lawmakers are urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the CDC issues new guidance on masks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Mr. Biden's joint address to Congress and plans to share vaccines with India.
The CDC now says some outdoor activities are safe without masks when people are fully vaccinated. Dr. Alonzo Plough, the chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to talk about about why it's important to get vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is "growing evidence" confirming the safety of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to explain the agency's latest statements on the issue.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unveiled updated guidelines Tuesday detailing activities that vaccinated people can safely resume, including attending small outdoor gatherings without the need to wear a mask. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said fully vaccinated individuals "can take a step back to the normalcy of before."
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
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Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Former President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning.
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Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
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Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
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Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
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Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
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U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
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Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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 AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
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NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
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New York City mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to multiple federal criminal charges on Friday. Prosecutors have alleged that the mayor accepted lavish gifts from foreign governments for years, and that he illegally received taxpayer money for his campaign.
This morning, there's a clearer picture of the damage left by Hurricane Helene. The storm is being blamed for at least 45 deaths across five states, and more than 3.8 million customers are without power from Florida to Ohio as the remnants of the storm move over Appalachia, bringing rain and catastrophic flash flooding.
Workers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are preparing to go on strike, which could have a major impact on the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the White Sox have officially become the worst team in Major League Baseball history. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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