Delta variant fuels rise in COVID cases across 48 states
The highly contagious Delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as many who are unvaccinated refuse to get the vaccine. David Begnaud takes a look at cases in hard-hit Arkansas.
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Los Angeles County reinstates mask mandate amid COVID spike
New cases have spiked almost 70% in the U.S. over the past week with eight states plagued with rapidly rising infections.
Delta variant hammering developing countries
Indonesia is now one of the hottest COVID-19 hotspots and has a death rate higher than India's. The Delta variant is hammering the whole global south because it spreads so easily, and there's simply not enough doses of vaccine. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Delta variant fuels jump in COVID cases
Masks are back in Los Angeles a month after California dropped COVID-19 restrictions. America's progress in fighting the pandemic has been threatened by the highly contagious Delta variant. Lilia Luciano has the story.
Gottlieb warns seriousness of Delta variant
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the Delta variant is "far more advanced" than other COVID-19 strains, and "for most people who get this Delta variant, it's going to be the most serious virus they get in their lifetime in terms of risk of putting them in the hospital."
Springfield mayor says COVID misinformation hurts society
The Delta variant is currently surging in Missouri, and community leaders are pushing for vaccinations. Springfield, Missouri, Mayor Ken McClure discusses the skyrocketing spike in cases.
Low vaccination rates to blame for COVID-19 spikes across the U.S.
CBS News senior correspondent Mark Strassmann is in Texas, one of the 20 bottom ranked states for its vaccination rate.
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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.
Covid cases rise in 50 states
All 50 U.S. states are seeing an uptick in new coronavirus cases. Health experts warn unvaccinated individuals are at most risk of getting seriously sick. Meanwhile, Los Angeles County has issued a mandatory indoor mask mandate, even for the vaccinated. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on what the Biden administration is doing to curb the spread and CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
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.
COVID-19 misinformation "urgent threat"
Los Angeles County leaders are reinstating an indoor mask mandate amid an uptick in COVID transmission as the U.S. surgeon general declares COVID-19 misinformation as a public health threat. The White House is now calling out social media companies for not doing more to stop the spread of false information. Lilia Luciano reports.
LA County to require masks indoors for all
As community transmission increases in Los Angeles County, face masks for residentswill be mandated again, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis presents county data at a press conference on what drove the latest order. Watch an excerpt of his remarks here.
New warning about COVID misinformation as cases spike
New coronavirus infections have doubled in the U.S. as the pace of vaccinations gets cut in half. As Jericka Duncan reports, the Surgeon General warns misinformation may be playing a part. Then, Dr. Shad Marvasti, a family medicine physician and the director of public health, prevention and health promotion at The University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.
CDC Director on spread of the Delta variant
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the spread of the contagious Delta variant, data from the UK, and the increase in coronavirus cases in lower-vaccinated counties.
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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.
Rising Delta variant threatens unvaccinated Americans
The Delta variant is spreading at an alarming rate, becoming a serious risk to the unvaccinated. As cases increase, the focus is turning to young people. Jericka Duncan reports.
Tennessee ends vaccine outreach for youth
Tennessee's Department of Public Health announced it will end vaccine outreach efforts for children and teens following pressure from conservative Republican state lawmakers. The Tennessean reports that the changes will apply to vaccines against all diseases, not just COVID-19. Amber D'Souza, epidemiology professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the effectiveness of government vaccine outreach, and the lastest on the spread of the Delta variant.
Russia reports surge in COVID deaths
A deadly third wave of COVID-19 is sweeping through parts of Russia. The nation reported more than 24,700 new cases on Tuesday and 780 deaths. Authorities are blaming the new wave on the highly contagious Delta variant and the slow rate of vaccinations. CBS News' Mary Ilyushina reports from Moscow.
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.
COVID cases jump in 47 states
The Delta variant is fueling a spike in COVID cases, mostly among people who are not vaccinated. Omar Villafranca has more.
Delta variant cases rise in Mississippi Delta
Hospitalizations linked to the Delta variant are doubling in Mississippi, where the vaccination rate is the lowest in the country. Now a former WNBA coach is making it her mission to recruit and coach her community through the vaccination process. A feat that she says is turning out to be harder than coaching pro-basketball. Omar Villafranca reports.
FDA flags small risk of neurological disorder after J&J vaccine
Federal health officials flagged "a small possible risk" of developing a nervous system disorder after receiving Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, after the CDC identified a very rare pattern of Guillain-Barré syndrome in some recipients of the shot. As Nikki Battiste reports, there have been about 100 cases, mostly in older men. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss vaccine concerns and a recent spike in new infections.
Dr. Fauci on the rise of the Delta variant
Over the past week, new coronavirus cases are up by 66%. With less than half of the country fully vaccinated, the highly infectious Delta variant now makes up more than 50% of U.S. cases. President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss vaccine boosters and Delta variant concerns.
Trump gunman's school says he did not try out for rifle team
A former classmate told CBS News that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, tried out for Bethel Park High School's varsity rifle team.
Airlines, businesses rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 13 people in Gaza refugee camps
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
Long COVID has affected millions. Here's what scientists now know.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
More Democrats join wave of lawmakers calling on Biden to drop out
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Adidas apologizes for Bella Hadid ad linked to 1972 Munich Olympics
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Sheila Jackson Lee, longtime Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
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Trump gunman's school says he did not try out for rifle team
A former classmate told CBS News that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, tried out for Bethel Park High School's varsity rifle team.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
Sheila Jackson Lee, longtime Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
DNC backs virtual roll call vote for Biden as outside groups educate delegates
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
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Adidas apologizes for Bella Hadid ad linked to 1972 Munich Olympics
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Investors are putting their money on the "Trump trade."
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Microsoft outage shuts down Starbucks' mobile ordering app
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
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Sheila Jackson Lee, longtime Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
DNC backs virtual roll call vote for Biden as outside groups educate delegates
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
Trump, Ukraine's Zelenskyy speak by phone
The call comes nearly five years after another phone conversation between the leaders triggered Trump's first impeachment.
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Biden's COVID symptoms have "improved meaningfully," doctor says
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
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Software developers want AI to give medical advice. But how accurate is it?
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Long COVID has affected millions. Here's what scientists now know.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
Biden's COVID symptoms have "improved meaningfully," doctor says
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Isabella Strahan says she is cancer-free
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 13 people in Gaza refugee camps
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
U.S. State Department raises travel advisory for Bangladesh amid unrest
Police in Bangladesh have enacted a strict curfew with a "shoot-on-sight" order amid violent protests and chaos.
Adidas apologizes for Bella Hadid ad linked to 1972 Munich Olympics
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
Lightning strikes in Greece start fires, kill cattle amid heat wave
Dangerous heat has posed a threat around the world this year.
At least 11 dead after highway bridge in China collapses
The official Xinhua News Agency said five vehicles that fell off the bridge have been recovered after the structure in Shaanxi province crumbled on Friday.
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Ian Harding talks new memoir "Odd Birds"
Birdwatching might seem like an antiquated activity - but thanks to young fans and TikTok, it's having a moment in the spotlight. Actor Ian Harding detailed his love for the hobby in a new memoir, "Odd Birds."
New Louis Armstrong live album released
A live album recorded by Louis Armstrong three years before his death in 1971 has been released. It's another moment in the spotlight for the beloved musician. Michelle Miller has more.
From the archives: Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery raised his comedy albums and TV sitcoms to classic status, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired on November 3, 2002, the comedian, recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, talked with correspondent Rita Braver about his journey from accounting to standup. Braver also talks with the comic's co-stars Jane Curtin ("The Librarian") and Tom Poston ("Newhart") about Newhart's gifts.
Glass Animals' Dave Bayley on songwriting
Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley talks with Anthony Mason about his songwriting process for the band's new album, following up the hit song "Heat Waves" and becoming more confident as a writer.
Dave Bayley of Glass Animals on creative journey for new album
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
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Software providers test healthcare AI bots
With medical providers facing rising levels of burnout, software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that they hope provide preventative care advice to patients. However, CBS News Confirmed found that the summaries given from existing AI bots like ChatGPT aren't always accurate.
How a glitch crippled tech operations worldwide
A flaw in a software update from CrowdStrike, a firm that provides cybersecurity services through Microsoft for half of the Fortune 1000 companies, has caused a major worldwide tech outage. Carter Evans examines exactly what caused the glitch and how it is being fixed.
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.
Outage causes travel chaos, airlines left reeling
A software meltdown caused one of the largest tech outages in modern history, grounding thousands of flights worldwide Friday, stranding travelers and leaving airlines scrambling for answers. Kris Van Cleave reports.
What caused the CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage?
A global tech outage Friday grounded planes, sent offices offline and disrupted multiple industries. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it identified a critical problem in its software and is working to fix the issue. Justin Cappos, professor and cybersecurity expert at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering, joins CBS News to explain what caused the outage and when things could return to normal.
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Study: Climate change is making days longer
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
How AI impacts the climate
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
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Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
Major cocaine network — led by "The Professor" — busted in Europe
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
Man gets 3 years in 2011 death of fiancée
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg released from jail
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Oregon fugitive who escaped in 1994 found in Georgia with stolen identity
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
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Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
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Amos Lee performs "Carry You On"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Saturday Sessions. The Philadelphia native known for his soulful voice worked as a teacher and bartender before giving music a try - and now, two decades later, Lee has recorded 10 studio albums. An eleventh album is set to be released next month, ahead of a tour with the Indigo Girls in the fall. Now, from his new album "Transmissions," here is Amos Lee with "Carry You On."
Amos Lee performs "Built To Fall"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Saturday Sessions. The Philadelphia native known for his soulful voice worked as a teacher and bartender before giving music a try - and now, two decades later, Lee has recorded 10 studio albums. An eleventh album is set to be released next month, ahead of a tour with the Indigo Girls in the fall. Now, from his new album "Transmissions," here is Amos Lee with "Built To Fall."
Amos Lee performs "Hold On Tight"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Saturday Sessions. The Philadelphia native known for his soulful voice worked as a teacher and bartender before giving music a try - and now, two decades later, Lee has recorded 10 studio albums. An eleventh album is set to be released next month, ahead of a tour with the Indigo Girls in the fall. Now, from his new album "Transmissions," here is Amos Lee with "Hold On Tight."
Otter who terrorized surfers returns
Otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California last year, biting and hijacking boards. Multiple operations to capture her failed, and she disappeared without notice in October. Now, she's back. Surfers are on the lookout while experts try to explain her odd behavior.
Ian Harding talks new memoir "Odd Birds"
Birdwatching might seem like an antiquated activity - but thanks to young fans and TikTok, it's having a moment in the spotlight. Actor Ian Harding detailed his love for the hobby in a new memoir, "Odd Birds."