
Second booster of COVID vaccine OK'd for ages 50 and over
Immunocompromised Americans are also now eligible for an extra dose, as well as all those first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Watch CBS News
Immunocompromised Americans are also now eligible for an extra dose, as well as all those first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
The policy change comes as officials wait for a CDC announcement on the future of Title 42, which has allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants during the pandemic.
Locking down the entire global financial hub's population of 25 million all at once was deemed too big a risk, so it has been split in half for a phased shutdown.
Rates of breakthrough COVID-19 cases were largely similar among all three vaccines in the CDC's data.
Moderna seeks authorization from the FDA and the CDC for its COVID-19 vaccine for young children. The company says its low-dose vaccine can be given to children as young as 6 months. Moderna's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Burton explains to CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Meg Oliver why, even with a low efficacy rate, the vaccine will save young lives.
The exemption paves the way for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving to begin playing home games again.
What's behind the spike in COVID cases in China, and what the government is trying to do to combat it? Ben Cowling, the head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Hong Kong University, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. health officials currently recommend a primary series of two doses of the Moderna vaccine and a booster dose months later.
More than half say COVID vaccines were a big accomplishment. The unvaccinated disagree.
Pfizer's CEO told "Face the Nation" on Sunday that he believed another booster shot was now "necessary."
COVID-19 has killed nearly a million people in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University. As more Americans die from the coronavirus, many researchers are questioning if people have become desensitized to the impacts of the virus. Atlantic staff writer Ed Yong joined CBS News to discuss.
While the overall numbers are small compared to other nations, they're the highest China has ever confirmed, and authorities are racing to stamp out flare-ups.
Children were still three times less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 if they were vaccinated.
Two years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU and Bellevue Hospital, host of the podcast "Epidemic" and editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, spoke with CBS News about how far the world has come in the fight against the coronavirus and what comes next.
Dr. Joseph Ladapo made the announcement at a roundtable event that featured doctors who criticized COVID lockdowns and mandate policies.
Dr. Albert Bourla, the pharmaceutical giant's chairman and CEO, talks about vaccine hesitancy, COVID misinformation, and the development of his company's coronavirus vaccine, an effort he writes about in the book "Moonshot."
New data published from the CDC found booster shots appeared to restore protection.
After a three-week, traffic-snarling siege of Ottawa, police have moved in to arrest protesters angry over the COVID-19 restrictions and tow away trucks.
Babies born to mothers who were vaccinated while pregnant were 61% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19.
Guests will also not be required to bring masks.
Tennis superstar's stand on vaccinations led to his January deportation from Australia, where he lost his bid to defend his Australian Open title.
Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of delaying COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 and the science behind wearing masks.
Protesters have been taking over Canada's capital city of Ottawa over the past two weeks, as anti-vaccine demonstrations have blocked traffic at a key shipping route between the Canada and the U.S. Catherine Porter, Toronto bureau chief for The New York Times, joined CBS News' Lana Zak with the latest.
The U.S. Surgeon General said Friday he imagines a future when COVID-19 is treated like any other respiratory virus. But he did not put a timeline on when that might happen and noted there are still hurdles ahead. Michael George has the latest.
The truck driver protests blocking travel through key shipping routes between the U.S. and Canada are affecting both nations. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Detroit, and Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens joined CBS News' Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson to explain the impact on his city and his plan to get things moving again.
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
As loved ones mourn victims killed in the mass shooting at Florida State University, three survivors have been released from the hospital.
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
A TikTok user has gone viral for a hilariously efficient way of eating more greens that she calls "dinosaur time."
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Pope Francis' death on Monday started off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
The Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests marked the death of Pope Francis by calling his papacy a "preventable catastrophe" for people "abused during his tenure."
George Clooney dyed his hair to star in the Broadway adaptation of "Good Night and Good Luck," and he knows it's catching people off guard.
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," playing CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow. Clooney talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about preparing for the role in our "Road to the Tonys" series.
Jasmine Amy Rogers has been called "Broadway's newest star" for her standout performance as Betty Boop in "BOOP! The Musical." The actress talks to "CBS Mornings" about navigating the colorful role and how it has impacted her.
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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.
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
The grandson of County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested in the stabbing, police say.
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
Pope Francis leaves behind a lasting legacy of change for the Catholic Church. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains.
In his embrace of a man with a genetic disorder, Pope Francis offers a lesson in acceptance. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story.
As the world mourns Pope Francis, some Catholics are sharing memories and stories of how he affected their lives. Mychael Schilmoeller, a mother from Minnesota, met the pontiff in 2020 while eight months pregnant and joins CBS News to share the experience.
The Trump administration held a second round of talks with Iranian officials over the weekend on the country's nuclear program. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the status of a potential nuclear deal between the two countries.
When Pope Francis first appeared after his election in 2013, he did so in a simple white cassock with a wooden cross. Francis was also the first pope from Latin America -- celebrated for his humility and love for the people. James Grimaldi, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins to discuss.