U.K. grandmother, 90, gets the 1st dose of Pfizer's COVID vaccine
First mass-inoculation program in the West launches with U.K. declaring "V-Day" after a grueling year of coronavirus, but most will still have to wait until the new year.
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White House responds to report that it declined to buy more vaccine doses
Pfizer says any additional doses between the initial agreed-upon 100 million will need to come in a separate agreement from the one put together this summer.
White House denies turning down vaccine doses
The Trump administration is facing new reports they turned down an opportunity to buy millions of extra Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses this summer. The White House is denying these claims, but the alleged missed deal could cause distribution delays for Americans. Weijia Jiang reports.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in U.K.
The British are the first to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in a mass distribution program. The first round of vaccinations took place across the United Kingdom Tuesday. Charlie D'Agata reports.
U.S. faces "significant pain and suffering" over next few months
The U.S. recorded its deadliest week of the pandemic since April when more than 15,000 people died as a result of the virus last week, pushing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths past 283,000. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss when the country may expect a rollout of a vaccine.
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U.S. hospitals fill up with COVID patients
The FDA could give emergency authorization to a coronavirus vaccine this week. Over 100,000 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 across the country, and much of California is now under stay-at-home orders. Dr. Rashmi Jain joins CBSN to discuss the state of the pandemic.
Britain prepares to roll out COVID vaccine
Europe is slowly opening up, but it's still implementing COVID-19 restrictions as the U.K. prepares to roll out a coronavirus vaccine. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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Doctor on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn says it's "realistic" that 20 million Americans could be vaccinated by the end of December. But it will be a complicated process. Dr. Angela Rasmussen, with the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, joins CBSN for a closer look at what the most efficient vaccine distribution plan could look like.
How COVID vaccines will roll out across U.S.
Hospitals and health care workers across the U.S. are being stretched this as the daily death toll from COVID-19 keeps climbing. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports on nationwide efforts to fight the surge, and Dr. Bob Lahita, chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss how the rollout of the vaccine will work at medical centers across the U.S.
States face unique challenges with vaccine distribution
While states figure out how to roll doses out, some people still worry about safety as vaccines are being developed in record time, and amid a contentious political landscape.
Doctors say vaccine side effects are normal
Ahead of the anticipated distribution of the two-dose coronavirus vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, medical experts are stressing the importance of getting the shots, and they say patients shouldn't be deterred by the possibility of minor side effects. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Fauci: U.K. rushed Pfizer vaccine approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, tells CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett that he thinks regulators in the U.K. "rushed" their approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, and that U.S. needs to be more careful, due to vaccine skepticism in the country. Politico health care reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the long road ahead for what's expected to be the largest vaccination program in U.S. history.
Risks of skipping 2nd dose of COVID vaccine
The first available coronavirus vaccines will require people to get two shots several weeks apart. CBS News MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joined CBSN to explain why skipping that second dose could undermine vaccine efforts in dangerous ways.
Doctor urges Americans to cancel holiday travel
The U.S. has recorded its single worst daily death toll since the beginning of the pandemic, and health officials say the number of infections and deaths will only continue to rise, in part due to the delayed effects of Thanksgiving travel. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on new safety measures being implemented by local officials, and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician at California Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss what action needs to be taken to mitigate spread, and what obstacles health care workers are facing.
U.K. approves Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The U.K. has become the first country to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, with mass immunizations expected to begin next week. Charlie D'Agata has details.
U.K, will start distributing COVID vaccines
The U.K. is the first country in the West to authorize emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials there have already ordered 40 million doses. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the distribution plans.
U.K. authorizes Pfizer vaccine
The U.K. has become the first country to grant Pfizer emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine. Its first 800,000 doses will arrive in just a few days. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
U.K. OKs Pfizer vaccine for emergency use
The U.K. has given Pfizer the go-ahead to distribute the world's first coronavirus vaccine backed by rigorous science. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss how the country got ahead of the U.S. and what American regulators can learn from the U.K.'s timeline.
Italy to start COVID vaccinations in January
Italy plans to roll out Pfizer's COVID vaccine for widespread use in the country starting in January. Also, dozens of gunmen in Brazil effectively took an entire city hostage overnight in a brazen bank robbery, and the U.N. announced it's signed a deal with Ethiopia to allow unimpeded humanitarian access to parts of the embattled Tigray region. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBSN AM with today's headlines from around the world.
U.K. becomes 1st country to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use
Government grants emergency use authorization and says the vaccine will be distributed from next week following "months of rigorous clinical trials."
U.K. regulators approve Pfizer vaccine
The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they'll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford.
COVID-19 vaccine approved in U.K.
The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Immunizations are set to start next week, with the elderly and health care workers among the first to receive it. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, halting deadly war in Lebanon
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
After tariff threat, Trump selects Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
After Helene landslides, some parts of North Carolina not safe to rebuild
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan vows "there is going to be a mass deportation"
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California, U.S. Customs says
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Gold coins stolen from 18th century shipwreck off Florida coast recovered
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stlen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
Jean Rather, wife of longtime former CBS News anchor Dan Rather, dies at 89
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
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Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Jean Rather, wife of longtime former CBS News anchor Dan Rather, dies at 89
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
After tariff threat, Trump selects Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
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Here's why Trump thinks tariffs are good for the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.
Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
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Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
After tariff threat, Trump selects Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Trial of ex-FBI informant indicted for lying about Bidens delayed
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Poll: Most say they'll try to avoid political talk at Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
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Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
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Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, halting deadly war in Lebanon
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
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Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The Script on loss, resilience in new album
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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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.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California, U.S. Customs says
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
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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
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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.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Some NC residents can't go home after Helene
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, some residents still can't get home. Landslides triggered by the flooding may have even made it too dangerous to rebuild in some areas. Dave Malkoff has the story.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
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