J&J says COVID booster increases protection
Johnson & Johnson said a second dose of its one-shot COVID vaccine offers stronger protection against the disease. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Delta Variant
Pfizer finds vaccine safe and effective for young kids
Pfizer said its COVID vaccine is safe and effective at a lower dose for children 5 to 11 years old. The company is hoping the shots will be available by the end of October. Mola Lenghi reports.
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and kids
When can kids get vaccinated? Are Delta variant symptoms worse?
Debate over COVID booster shots continue
The debate over the necessity of COVID-19 booster shots is becoming yet another point of contention in public health discourse. Meanwhile, there are signs of hope as the U.S. reported two straight weeks of decline in new infections. Anthony Pura reports.
Gottlieb says COVID origins may never be known
Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the need for intelligence gathering to spot future pandemics in an exclusive interview airing Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." The former FDA commissioner also talks about his upcoming book: "Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic."
FDA hampers Biden’s COVID booster plan
Prior to the FDA's announcement Friday that a COVID-19 booster shot is only recommended for some Americans, President Biden planned to begin offering booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. Nancy Cordes has more on how Mr. Biden has softened his position.
What the FDA's Pfizer booster decision means
Amid confusion about whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary, Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the FDA’s decision on the Pfizer booster shot means and who should be getting them.
FDA panel approves Pfizer boosters for some
President Biden’s plan to give booster shots to most Americans was rejected by an FDA advisory panel just days before its rollout. The panel did, however, endorse a Pfizer booster shot for older Americans or those at risk of serious disease. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Gottlieb on how CDC handled the COVID pandemic
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that the CDC wasn't prepared for a crisis like COVID and "should have raised their hand and said, 'We really don't have this.'"
Gottlieb says U.S. is prepared for boosters
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that "there's not going to be a delay" in distributing booster shots because the Biden administration took early steps to prepare.
1 in 500 Americans have died from COVID-19
The pandemic continues to devastate the U.S., as 1 in 500 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Meanwhile, the country is pushing its vaccination efforts amid talks of implementing possible booster shots. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joined CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.
ICU's reaching dangerous capacity levels
We've hit a grave new milestone in the fight against COVID-19, one in 500 people in the U.S. has now died from the virus. The news comes as ICU beds around the country continue to fill fast with unvaccinated COVID patients, leaving little room for those with other health emergencies. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
FDA neutral on COVID boosters
The FDA is not yet taking a definitive stance on whether or not booster shots are needed to help protect people from coronavirus infections. A key advisory committee is set to meet to discuss authorizing an extra dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Tennessee, where first vaccine doses remain low. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer, Moderna call for COVID booster shots
Pfizer and Moderna are pushing for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but the Food and Drug Administration has yet to support a third dose. Many Americans still need to be convinced to get their first shot. Omar Villafranca has more.
COVID hospitalizations and deaths remain high
More than 280,000 COVID hospitalizations could have been prevented by vaccinations in recent months, according to a new study, which also found that hospitalizations among the unvaccinated cost more than $5 billion. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
NYC students return to in-person learning
Some parents are pushing back against New York City schools' plans to return to in-person learning Monday, since children under 12 are still ineligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Meg Oliver spoke with officials and concerned parents from the largest district in the nation, which could serve as a model for other districts across the U.S. this fall.
Dr. David Agus on new COVID mutation
New data from CDC shows COVID vaccines to dramatically prevent death and serious hospitalization as the new Mu variant raises concerns. Dr. David Agus has more.
Texas pediatrician seeing "record numbers" of kids with COVID-19
Dr. James Versalovic, the interim pediatrician-in-chief at the Texas Children’s Hospital, says, "The reality is, we have seen a record number of children hospitalized during this Delta surge."
COVID cases, hospitalizations slowly decline
The U.S. is experiencing a slight decline in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations after reporting a large number of deaths on Thursday — the most since February.
Biden responds to vaccine mandate criticism
President Biden is hitting back after Republican governors and lawmakers criticized him over new COVID-19 vaccine mandates. During a visit to a middle school in the nation's capital Friday, the president accused some GOP governors of being "cavalier" with the health of children and their communities. This comes as the Delta variant continues to fuel cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the president's COVID-19 action plan, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
GOP resists Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate
Republican leaders are pushing back against President Biden’s vaccine mandate. However, new research shows the unvaccinated are 11 times more likely to be hospitalized or die of COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Expert calls new vaccine mandates "essential"
The Biden administration is taking its toughest stance yet to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 with new sweeping vaccine mandates. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from the White House on reactions to President Biden's strategy, and John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Biden announces COVID-19 vaccine mandates that will affect 100 million Americans
The Department of Labor is developing an emergency rule requiring vaccinations at workplaces with 100 or more employees.
Los Angeles mandates COVID vaccines for eligible students
Los Angeles, which has the second largest school district in the U.S., will mandate COVID vaccines for every student 12 and older. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Biden targets workers with new COVID vaccine mandate
President Biden is mandating COVID vaccines for federal employees and contractors — with no option to get tested instead. He is also requiring mandates for many employers. Weijia Jiang has the details and read more here.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting, NYPD says
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group, sources say
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, received a six-figure sum after he left Concerned Veterans for America amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
2 students wounded in Northern California school shooting
Authorities say a suspect is dead and two students are hurt after a shooting at a school in the Northern California community of Palermo on Wednesday.
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
Here's who Trump has picked for Cabinet and other top jobs
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza kills at least 21 people, hospital says
The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area.
U.S.
More U.S.
DOJ: Memphis police discriminate against Black people, use excessive force
The Justice Department report marked the conclusion of an investigation that began six months after Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched and hit with a police baton as five officers tried to arrest him after he fled a traffic stop.
Art teacher dies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat that presumably had rabies inside her classroom, officials and a friend of the woman said.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.
Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods
Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Breaking
Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday.
Politics
More Politics
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group, sources say
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, received a six-figure sum after he left Concerned Veterans for America amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.
World
More World
Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza kills at least 21 people, hospital says
The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area.
French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.
Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.
Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack
The man had serious injuries to his arm and legs, said police in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, Canada.
China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Dolly Parton's new children's book stars her French bulldog Billy
Dolly Parton appeared on "CBS Mornings" Wednesday from Nashville to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas."
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.
Inside the world of freediving
Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.
Dolly Parton on new children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
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.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Science
More Science
Science
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
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.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
Search for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel Wednesday in what authorities are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News has learned the gunman, who remains at large, went to Starbucks shortly before the shooting and may have left behind crucial evidence. Meg Oliver has the latest.
Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO death suspect
An unidentified gunman shot and killed the CEO of America's largest health care insurer Wednesday morning in New York City. Police are searching for a suspect in what officials are calling a "brazen, targeted attack" on UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Police across U.S. illegally selling firearms
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 states across the U.S., plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., for more than 50 cases. CBS News crime and public safety producer Erin D. Cauchi has the details.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing new video
Surveillance video appears to show the moments before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a New York City hotel. CBS News' Rikki Klieman looks at what's known.
Space
More Space
Space
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
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.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
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.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
Behind Yoon's decision to declare martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol is under pressure to step down or face impeachment after briefly declaring martial law. The move drew protests and intense backlash. Robert Kelly, professor of international relations at the Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
French lawmakers oust prime minister
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of Parliament. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting investigation
New York City police continued searching for the person who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning in Manhattan. CBS News law enforcement contributor and former NYPD deputy commissioner Richard Esposito has more on the investigation.
Gender-affirming care case goes before SCOTUS
Supreme Court justices Wednesday heard arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. During the hearing, a majority of justices appeared to agree that laws passed by Tennessee and 23 other states banning hormone treatments and puberty blockers for children who identify as transgender do not violate the equal protection clause. Jan Crawford has details.