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The Supreme Court will consider two important vaccine rules brought on by the Biden administration next week. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to break down what we can expect from the Supreme Court.
The surge of the Omicron variant worldwide is impacting travel this holiday season. Studies show that while Omicron is less likely to result in hospitalization, but Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning Americans not to get complacent. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins CBSN for more.
Nearly 1,000 flights have been cancelled nationwide as winter weather conditions and a spike in COVID-19 infections hinder holiday travel. Lilia Luciano has more.
Many churches made the difficult decision to forego in-person services for Christmas yet again, as the Omicron variant fuels a spike in coronavirus cases nationwide. Elise Preston reports.
Hundreds of flights in the U.S. and thousands worldwide have been canceled this Christmas due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins CBSN to discuss what travelers can do to help navigate the chaos.
A rise in COVID-19 cases is forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights and disrupting Americans' holiday plans. CBS News' Michael George reports, and then CBSN's Debra Alfarone talks with Washington Post health and science reporter Fenit Nirappil about navigating the second year of holidays in the pandemic.
Pope Francis is urging the world to be more open to dialogue this Christmas. In his holiday message delivered Saturday morning, he says that is key to resolving the large number of conflicts seen in places like Syria, Iraq and Yemen. It comes as Christians throughout Europe try to embrace the holiday while keeping concerns about Omicron in mind. Roxana Saberi has that part of the story.
The holiday season is being dampened by the coronavirus pandemic again this year. More than 700 U.S. flights are already canceled today and that's on top of hundreds that were called off on Christmas Eve. The holiday travel woes are the latest reminder of just how disruptive the pandemic has become. Michael George has more.
Hundreds of Christmas Eve flights were canceled in the U.S. after airlines reported staffing shortages due to the surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant. Some states are also seeing a shortage in health care workers. Nancy Chen reports.
COVID-19 is again hitting nurses, flight crews and other frontline staff. "We don't have enough hands," one grocery worker says.
The Biden administration is lifting COVID-related travel restrictions on eight African nations December 31. And the CDC is shortening the isolation time for health care workers who test positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to seven. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Travel snafus and the rise in COVID-19 cases will keep some families apart during this holiday season, adding to the stress level many Americans are feeling. Psychiatrist and certified addiction medicine physician Dr. Daniel Bober joins CBSN to share his advice.
Countries around the world are scaling back Christmas celebrations for the second year in a row as the Omicron variant causes another wave of COVID-19. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN from London with the latest on the impact.
United, Delta and other domestic airlines have scrubbed hundreds of flights, although holiday travel remains brisk.
This year's holiday season is looking like a repeat of last year -- all thanks to the Omicron variant. Cases are surging, hospitalizations are rising and health care workers are overwhelmed. Nancy Chen has the latest.
The famous celebration will host less audience members and require them to wear masks and be fully vaccinated.
There are signs the job market is tightening as new jobless claims remain low. 205,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN with more.
The FDA has authorized the second antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Michael George reports. Then Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN to break down how the drugs work. He also explains why he thinks the CDC should implement "circuit breakers," short-term restrictions on high-risk activities to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Mornings" to answer viewers' questions about the latest phase of the pandemic and how Americans can stay safe this holiday season.
As Omicron cases surge nationwide, experts believe it could be weeks before the country sees a downward trend in COVID-19 cases.
New studies out of South Africa and the U.K. suggest the Omicron variant is less likely to cause hospitalizations -- but it can still be deadly. The FDA also authorized a new antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports on the latest, and then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, spoke with Jessi Mitchell on CBSN about the Omicron research and how some patients are experiencing different symptoms than earlier strains.
Scientists warn that the picture could change as more people become ill with the highly transmissible new variant, and that health systems could still be overwhelmed.
The correction department's commissioner said the risk to inmates at the jail "are at a crisis level."
The United Kingdom is dealing with a wave of new COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads throughout the country. Now, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing pressure to contain it. CBS News contributor Simon Bates discusses how he might be able to steer his country through this latest surge in this week's installment of "London Calling."
On Wednesday, President Biden extended the pause on federal student loa repayments another 90 days, until May 1, 2022. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News' Elise Preston discuss the extension and the pressure the president is facing to address student loan debt on a larger scale.
President Biden announced late Saturday that the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah.
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest."
The U.S. military's Central Command alleged the militants were armed with "numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts" during the attack.
Thirty-seven passengers have been transported to local hospitals, authorities said.
Authorities plan to vaccinate children in central Gaza until Wednesday before moving on to the more devastated northern and southern parts of the strip.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that Okaloosa County leaders plan to discuss in a meeting on Tuesday whether or not the SS United States should be sunk off their coast as part of an artificial reef.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The twin-engine Cessna crashed into a row of condo units, several of which caught fire, officials said.
Drivers on Highway 1, a ribbon of road that hugs the California coastline, are afforded spectacular views. But in recent years, fierce storms, landslides and wildfires have closed sections of the highway, blocking access to communities like Big Sur.
The twin-engine Cessna crashed into a row of condo units, several of which caught fire, officials said.
The teen's mother used an app to track her son's car and was aware that he frequently drove over 100 mph, according to police records.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio announced this week that for the first time in the zoo's history, two elephants are pregnant at the same time.
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
Rhett Beutler, co-owner of Beutler and Son Rodeo Co., said horses were "just falling over, dying" after eating the feed.
Gas prices are projected to average $3.27 a gallon on Monday, which would make driving on the holiday the cheapest since 2021.
States with subpar minimum wages and flimsy job protections score poorly in Oxfam ranking.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations.
Trump, special counsel offer opposing plans on way forward in 2020 election-related case, according to court documents filed late Friday.
Democrats on the House Overside Committee sent a letter Friday to the Army requesting a report into an altercation involving an Arlington National Cemetery employee and Trump staff.
The U.S. military's Central Command alleged the militants were armed with "numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts" during the attack.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
There is a growing movement of social media influencers promoting raw or unpasteurized milk. It’s coincided with a recent spike in sales nationwide. However, health officials warn that drinking raw milk could have dangerous consequences.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
Authorities plan to vaccinate children in central Gaza until Wednesday before moving on to the more devastated northern and southern parts of the strip.
The Israeli military said the six were killed shortly before Israeli forces were to rescue them.
After proudly cheering on his wife at the Paris Games, Hunter Woodhall will get his own chance to compete for gold during the Paralympics.
President Biden announced late Saturday that the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah.
Countries around the world, including Russia, China and Egypt, have restricted social media network X for periods.
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Time to Love, Time to Kill" from her new album "Obsessed."
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Total Control" from her new album "Obsessed."
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
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.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program's claims.
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents.
The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest."
CBS News Detroit has obtained shocking video of a teenager driving nearly 140 miles per hour just days before a high-speed crash that killed his friend last November. The victim's family wants the driver's mother to be charged because she had been tracking his reckless driving on a mobile app. Lilia Luciano has more.
Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty to escape charges on Friday in Chester County, about a year after a manhunt that drew nationwide attention.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
The woman didn't ask for the trial to be held behind closed doors because "that's what her attackers would have wanted," her lawyer said.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Drivers on Highway 1, a ribbon of road that hugs the California coastline, are afforded spectacular views as mountains cascade into the sea. But in recent years, fierce storms, landslides and wildfires have closed sections of the highway, blocking access to communities like Big Sur. Correspondent Ben Tracy looks at what might be involved in keeping this highway – a destination in itself – open to traffic.
Donald Trump works to clarify stance on abortion amid conflicting statements; How a chef’s grandmother inspired his culinary career
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Time to Love, Time to Kill" from her new album "Obsessed."
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Total Control" from her new album "Obsessed."