New Orleans doctor on COVID and Ida damage
Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the impact Hurricane Ida has had on his hospital amid a rise in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the impact Hurricane Ida has had on his hospital amid a rise in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing by his decision to ban mask mandates in schools, even though a judge ruled against him. The state is experiencing record COVID-19 hospitalizations and an uptick in cases among children. Miami Herald reporter Ana Ceballos joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the state of the pandemic in Florida.
President Biden pledges support for states hit hard by Ida; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses state's rise in COVID cases
There were nearly 4 million confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S. during the month of August. This comes as most Americans are expected to be eligible for booster vaccinations within the next three weeks. Dr. Annalee Baker, an associate professor of emergency medicine at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners said Friday the spread of COVID-19 "has reached a critical phase."
Ida struck Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane as hospitals and intensive care units in the state remain filled with coronavirus patients. Dr. Toni Gross, chief of the emergency department at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner who sits on Pfizer's board of directors, says the company should be ready to apply for approval for use among children as early as October.
Today on "Face the Nation," a trifecta of catastrophes faces the country and President Biden.
The Biden administration is ramping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31 deadline. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates is overturned by a state judge. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this weekend's "Face the Nation."
A Florida judge ruled school districts can require students and teachers to wear masks, striking down a ban on mask mandates imposed by the governor. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
The surge in new COVID cases is putting an enormous strain on hospitals across the country, making it difficult for them to treat people with other health emergencies. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on a tragic case: A U.S. veteran in Bellville, Texas, who couldn't get the medical attention he needed because of a lack of space.
A judge will rule on a lawsuit brought forward by parents trying to overturn Florida Governor Ron Desantis' executive order banning strong student mask mandates. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke to a mom who fought to get mask mandates implemented in her child's school.
A divided Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration's temporary ban on evictions, delivering a major victory for landlords and property owners. It could spell trouble for people who have struggled to pay their rent during the pandemic. Correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Jobless Americans who have been relying on pandemic unemployment benefits are about to lose access to those funds. The federal aid programs are set to expire September 6. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
A recent survey found a spike in thoughts about self-harm or suicide among 11-17-year-old students — the highest rate since it began screening in 2014. Meg Oliver has more on the growing mental health crisis among teens.
Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, director of global health at Northwell Health, joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic including the rise in infections among children and new research on a potential drug treatment by scientists at Texas A&M.
CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula and Lisa Damour, psychologist and CBS News contributor, discuss how parents can talk to their kids about the pandemic and offer guidance on the best practices for children going back to school.
Nationwide, it is estimated that up to 3 million children stopped attending school or online classes after the pandemic shutdowns last year.
Johnson & Johnson says new research shows a second shot of its COVID vaccine boosts antibodies nine-fold. Meanwhile, the debate over mask and vaccine mandates is dividing Americans. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports, then Dr. Amesh Adalja from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health joins CBSN to discuss the latest research.
In Mississippi, low vaccination rates are leading to a surge in COVID cases, including students heading back to school. In August alone, nearly 12,000 Mississippi students tested positive for COVID, with another almost 29,000 students forced to quarantine. Mark Strassmann reports.
Biden says U.S. is on pace to meet Afghanistan withdrawal deadline; Companies add COVID-19 vaccine requirements to job postings
Louisiana has reported its highest number of COVID-related deaths in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic began. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief and chief academic officer at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Health officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated as most U.S. counties experience "high" coronavirus transmission. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, Dr. Fauci says the nation could get control of the virus by next spring if more people roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the rest of the day's COVID headlines.
School districts nationwide are facing a shortage of teachers, which has been accelerated by the pandemic. It's leading some districts to offer incentives. Nancy Chen reports.
The FDA's approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has cleared the way for more schools and businesses to issue vaccine mandates, but it's not yet approved for kids. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of this decision and the importance of getting vaccines authorized for children under 12.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Hurricane Helene killed at least 116 people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
The ruling means abortions will be permitted until later in pregnancies.
"The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all," a NORAD commander said.
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service wasn't working in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation and raised taxes for high-income residents.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
The state and national Democratic Party said the rule might introduce "uncertainty" in vote tallying, and "wreak havoc on the general election."
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sought to dismiss her conviction or convene a new trial in the shooting death, alleging misconduct and suppression of evidence by law enforcement.
As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation and raised taxes for high-income residents.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation and raised taxes for high-income residents.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
The state and national Democratic Party said the rule might introduce "uncertainty" in vote tallying, and "wreak havoc on the general election."
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
Here's a look at where Sen. JD Vance stands on several important issues heading into Tuesday's vice presidential debate, hosted by CBS News.
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Austria's far-right Freedom Party won a national parliamentary election, but it will struggle to find other parties willing to form a coalition government.
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message," and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland add more in their "CBS Sunday Morning" conversation with Anthony Mason, discussing the success of their "Music of the Spheres" tour, their latest single, and why they plan to release only two more albums.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
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.
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
Russia and Ukraine have been ramping up the use of drones since the war began more than two years ago. Ben Solomon, a senior video correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on the evolution of drone use in the conflict.
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ruled Georgia's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has the latest breaking news.
South Carolina officials, including Governor Henry McMaster, gave an update on Helene recovery efforts after the storm swept through the area causing catastrophic flooding and damage.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday as the presidential election looms weeks away. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe breaks down what's at stake for the Trump and Harris campaigns.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will debate in New York City Tuesday, the only vice presidential debate likely to occur before the November election. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser breaks down the impact of past vice presidential debates on elections.