Delta variant spreads across U.S.

There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 02:53

Holiday travel could spread COVID-19

There are signs in the U.S. that holiday travel may affect the fight against the coronavirus, especially among unvaccinated Americans. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBSN AM" with why the Delta variant is cause for concern this summer.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 05:59

Fauci recommends masks in low vaccine areas

Lurking among the July 4 celebrations is a COVID-19 reality check. The Delta variant accounts for one in four cases in the U.S. as vaccinations slow. Carter Evans has more details.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 02:10

Holiday travel breaks pandemic record

The July 4 weekend was the busiest holiday travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikki Battiste takes a look.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 01:35

COVID-19 vaccines vs. variants

The Delta variant could threaten progress made against COVID-19. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” with the latest on how effective the authorized COVID vaccines are at protecting us from the Delta variant.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 02:49

White House hosts July 4th celebration

President Biden offered a message of celebration at a White House Independence day event but also issued a warning that the US fight against the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Nancy Cordes reports on the president's July 4th message.

• Jul 5, 2021
• 02:25

Open: This is "Face the Nation," July 4

Today on "Face the Nation," Americans are celebrating their freedom, but it is too soon to declare independence from COVID-19?

• Jul 4, 2021
• 01:48

Americans celebrate freedom from COVID-19

CBS News senior correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on America's birthday and where we are as a country in terms of gaining our freedom from the virus.

• Jul 4, 2021
• 02:23

An All-American pie

"Sunday Morning" dishes up a slice of Americana: pie, as sweet and diverse as these 50 United States. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with Stacey Mei Yan Fong (whose "50 Pies/50 States" project has created edible tributes to the nation), and with Sarah Sanneh (proprietor of the Brooklyn restaurant Pies 'n' Thighs) about the perfect pie for the Fourth of July.

• Jul 4, 2021
• 05:39

Travel spikes for Fourth of July weekend

Roughly 48 million Americans are expected to travel in some form this Fourth of July weekend. The spike in travel demand, however, is causing airport delays and pumping up gas prices. Lilia Luciano has more.

• Jul 3, 2021
• 02:09

Concerns of COVID outbreaks during holiday weekend

Communities across the country are preparing for large celebrations and gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. But some health experts are expressing concern about new COVID infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. And while more Americans are getting their vaccines, the U.S. will miss a goal set by the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, then Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss ways to stay safe.

• Jul 3, 2021
• 08:03

4th of July travel expected to surge

Americans are hitting the road with renewed urgency this Fourth of July weekend. More than 43 million people are expected to take some kind of road trip, despite sky-high gasoline prices, as COVID restrictions are lifted. 3.5 million others are expected to catch a flight. Elise Preston has the details.

• Jul 3, 2021
• 02:44

Delta variant fuels new spikes

Concerns are mounting over the Delta variant as the U.S. prepares for July 4 celebrations. Experts are particularly worried about areas with low vaccination rates, and as Janet Shamlian reports, many of those are in the South. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 07:13

More than 47 million travelers predicted over July 4 weekend

Gas prices have hit a 7-year high and rental cars are selling out across the country. Meanwhile, airports and airlines are short staffed as travelers take off for the holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports and WBZ meteorologist Jacob Wycoff joins CBSN for the holiday weekend weather forecast.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 02:32

Delta variant fuels fears of spike ahead of July 4

Health officials are making another plea for people to get vaccinated as the Delta variant spreads. Janet Shamlian shares more.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 02:06

Holiday travel set to break records

Nearly 50 million Americans are expected to travel over the July 4 weekend, making it the busiest travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Errol Barnett has more.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 02:59

Elsa strengthens to first Atlantic hurricane of 2021

CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the July 4 weekend forecast and what to expect from Hurricane Elsa.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 01:07

July 4th brings out millions of travelers

More than 47 million people are expected to travel over the July Fourth holiday weekend, up 164% compared to 2020. Consumers can expect long waits at airports and higher prices at the gas pump. Dina Demetrius reports from Los Angeles.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 01:57

Poll: George Washington is America's favorite Founding Father

In a rare example of partisan unity, Republicans, Democrats and independents agree.

• Jul 2, 2021

More Americans to fly U.S. flag this year — CBS News poll

Most will also watch a fireworks display, though not necessarily in person.

• Jul 2, 2021

Biden unlikely to achieve July vaccination goal

President Biden announced Friday that the U.S. reached a new milestone in administering 300 million shots in 150 days. However, the president's goal of getting 70% of Americans vaccinated by July 4 will likely fall short. Nancy Cordes has more.

• Jun 18, 2021
• 02:43

Watch: Biden sets July 4 vaccination goal

President Biden set a new target of having 160 million U.S. adults fully vaccinated and 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4, ramping up efforts to reach rural areas and communities where the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations has lagged. Watch his remarks from the White House and read more here.

• May 4, 2021
• 22:39

7/5: Evening News

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• Jul 5, 2017
• 20:46

Deadly holiday weekend in Chicago

The city of Chicago flooded the streets with 1,000 extra police officers during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, but they could not stop an eruption of gun violence. "CBSN: On Assignment" spent the last week in Chicago, to witness the violence from inside. The look inside Chicago gangs will air as part of the new primetime summer series launching July 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and on CBSN.

• Jul 5, 2017
• 01:59

Tension between lawmakers, voters

As the country celebrates 241 years of independence, Americans are exercising their right to speak freely -- to their representatives in Congress. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Jul 5, 2017
• 01:29

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