Rare breakthrough COVID cases raise concern
How can a fully vaccinated person still get COVID-19 and spread the virus? Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
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New Jersey hospital system fires six for refusing COVID shots
RWJBarnabas Health in May gave supervisors and other senior-level employees until the end of June to get shots.
Unvaccinated people at risk in COVID surge
Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting today to discuss whether COVID-19 vaccine booster shots may be necessary in the future as the Delta variant spreads. CBS News national correspondent David Begnaud reports on toll of the virus in hard-hit Louisiana, and then Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more guidance on the vaccines.
After son dies of COVID, mother holds vaccine drive at his funeral
Betty Antoine's 46-year-old son Brandon died of COVID after refusing to get vaccinated.
Future of bipartisan infrastructure bill
President Biden says he believes Congress can come together on a bipartisan infrastructure bill, even though yesterday's vote to begin debate on the plan failed in the Senate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that plus Mr. Biden's comments on FDA approval for COVID vaccines.
Biden marks 6 months in office with town hall in Cincinnati
President Biden marked six months in office by holding a town hall in Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Dana Peterson, chief economist for the Conference Board, joins CBSN's Lana Zak on "Red & Blue" with their analysis.
CDC predicts increase in COVID deaths
As CBS News' David Begnaud reports, the Centers for Disease Control is predicting coronavirus deaths will increase over the next month. The Delta variant has already begun fueling a surge in cases and in some places, hospitalizations. Dr. Brittani James, a family medicine physician and co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more of the day's coronavirus headlines.
Doctor answers questions about J&J vaccine
The CDC says 83% of all new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. can be attributed to the Delta variant. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the sharp increase in cases across the country. Then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at John's Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the growing number of breakthrough cases nationwide.
Senator Marco Rubio: "There's no reason not to be vaccinated"
Florida Senator Marco Rubio joined "CBS This Morning" to talk about COVID vaccine hesitancy among Americans.
Tokyo Olympics' COVID safety protocols
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is Friday, but some of the competition is already underway. Despite the rising cases of COVID-19 in Japan, Olympics officials are trying to keep the virus from disrupting the Games as much as possible. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas is in Tokyo and joins CBSN AM with an inside look at the safety protocols.
Senator on infrastructure bill and COVID-19
Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, said lawmakers are "very close" to reaching a deal on a bipartisan infrastructure bill as Republicans threaten to block a key vote on the legislation Wednesday afternoon. He joined CBSN to discuss the latest on negotiations as well as the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 as new cases surge.
COVID infections rise in all 50 states
All 50 states in the country are reporting rising COVID-19 infection rates for the first time since January. Most hospitalizations and deaths now involve people who have not been vaccinated. Dan Diamond, a national health reporter for the Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and the problem of rampant misinformation.
COVID vaccination delays let killer 3rd wave slam South Africa
"There is a shortage of oxygen, also a shortage of beds," one exhausted front-line doctor told CBS News. "You put the two together, it's a complete disaster."
Poll shows how Americans feel about variant
As the U.S. battles a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, new polling by CBS News shows concern over the Delta variant is high, but that's more among vaccinated Americans. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN with a breakdown of the data.
COVID-19 cases up in all 50 states
For the first time since January, all 50 states are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to get their shots to keep the Delta variant from spreading. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from hard-hit Arkansas, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what's deterring people from getting their shots, what she has observed in her own patients and whether indoor mask mandates could come back after Los Angeles County put one into place over the weekend.
Coronavirus cases now rising in every state
Coronavirus infections are on the rise in every state for the first time since January. As Lilia Luciano reports, experts warn the pandemic has entered a dangerous stage. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on what lies ahead.
Los Angeles County reinstates indoor mask mandate amid COVID surge
Los Angeles County will once again require that face masks be worn indoors starting Saturday, amid a spike in new coronavirus cases due to the Delta variant. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss the reinstated mask mandate.
Schools combat slowing youth vaccination rate
The newest numbers show that only 315,000 kids got the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine this past week, down from a peak of 1.6 million at the end of May. Now schools around the country are beginning to offer their students vaccines to counteract this downward trend. Adriana Diaz reports.
Canada likley to reopen border to vaccinated Americans in August
With COVD cases dropping and vaccination efforts steaming ahead, PM Justin Trudeau says non-essential travel from U.S. likely to resume in mid-August.
COVID cases rising as vaccinations lag
The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise again in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBSN AM" with more on the impact of the highly contagious Delta variant and what the Biden administration is doing to encourage vaccinations.
COVID surges as Russians refuse vaccine, lie about getting it
Despite pleas by Putin himself many don't trust the government or its vaccines, so they're cheating, and Russia is seeing record numbers of deaths and hospitalizations.
Doctor on reaching unvaccinated Americans
As the Delta variant spreads in the U.S., CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly among younger people. Then Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and adviser to "Covid Act Now," joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and strategies experts say are needed to reach those who are still unvaccinated.
Delta variant fuels case increase in 48 states
Coronavirus infections are up at least 10% in nearly all 50 states, mostly among the unvaccinated. Jericka Duncan reports on the alarming spread of the Delta variant. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Delta variant fuels a 50% jump in COVID cases
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in at least half of the U.S. The Delta variant is fueling the surge, but the CDC says vaccines are still effective against it. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former member of the Biden administration's transition advisory board, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Charlotte airport workers strike at start of busy holiday travel week
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
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Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
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As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
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.
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Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
16 missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.
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"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
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.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
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.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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.
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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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NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison. They were convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 for the 1989 killings of their parents.
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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
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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Judge grants dismissal of Trump's Jan. 6 case
Late Monday, federal judge Tanya Chutkan granted the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case. Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to dismiss the election interference and classified documents cases earlier in the day. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.
Biden pardons two turkeys in tradition
President Biden pardoned two turkeys from Minnesota as part of a White House tradition ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on Mr. Biden's last moves as president.
Latest on The Onion buying InfoWars
A judge is hearing arguments against The Onion's purchase of InfoWars as part of Alex Jones' efforts to retain power over the brand. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
New poll on voter feelings about economy
A growing number of voters think the economy is improving ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House, according to a recent CBS News poll. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more.