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Biden administration ending vaccine mandate for federal workers, travelers
The requirements end May 11, when the administration is officially declaring COVID-19 public health emergencies over.
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The requirements end May 11, when the administration is officially declaring COVID-19 public health emergencies over.
The ruling maintains the status quo, upholding a preliminary injunction blocking the mandate issued by a federal judge. The issue has drawn many conflicting judicial opinions.
Pierre Poilievre is a firebrand populist who opposes vaccine mandates and blames global inflation on the serving Liberal prime minister.
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court's ruling and ordered a lawsuit challenging the requirement be dismissed.
The exemption paves the way for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving to begin playing home games again.
The trucker protests in Canada over COVID-19 mandates have been plagued by misinformation and falsehoods. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBS News' Jericka Duncan to discuss.
"These blockades are illegal, and if you are still participating, the time to go home is now," he declared.
After six days, Canadian police began removing protesters at the Ambassador Bridge -- a key commercial crossing for goods between Canada and the U.S. The blockade disrupted auto plants, costing the industry an estimated $700 million. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A blockade of truckers protesting COVID vaccine mandates along the U.S.-Canada border is causing disruptions for automakers, who are already facing challenges with a fragile supply chain. A Canadian judge has ordered protesters to end the blockade. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
The weeks-long demonstrations have blocked one of the busiest bridges between the U.S. and Canada.
After losing a court fight, public workers in the Big Apple face a deadline to show proof they've gotten their shots.
Trucker protests in Canada over vaccine mandates have shut down the busiest border crossing with the U.S., causing supply chain shortages in the auto industry. Similar protests could pop up in the U.S. in the coming weeks. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The protest is blocking some traffic on a bridge that carries 25% of trade between the U.S. and Canada.
Anger over vaccine mandates for truckers in Canada is spilling into the streets and causing major roadblocks. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins "CBS News Mornings" from Ottawa with more.
Protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates staged by Canadian truckers have paralyzed the nation's capital of Ottawa and are nearing the two-week mark, with no end in sight. Janet Shamlian reports.
Truck drivers in Canada are protesting vaccine mandates on their industry with a massive convoy that may break a world record. And the U.S. Navy is trying to locate a downed fighter jet in the South China Sea. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with those stories and other international news.
U.S. health care workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 starting today under a federal mandate. This comes at a time when the country is experiencing the highest COVID-19 death rate in nearly a year. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to discuss where the U.S. stands in combatting the virus, what we know about a new variant, and the importance of mental health.
The White House says most federal workers are already vaccinated.
Thursday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the virus is impacting states with low vaccination rates, and the battle over masks in schools. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Companies that used mandates to achieve relatively high vaccination rates may decide they have accomplished enough.
President Biden is facing two major setbacks. The Supreme Court blocked his COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses and two Democratic senators dealt a blow to his efforts to passing voting reform. Nancy Cordes reports.
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Biden administration to enforce a nationwide COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers. But the court rejected a vaccine-or-test mandate for large companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford join Tony Dokoupil on CBSN to explain the rulings.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told "CBS Mornings" that keeping schools open "is vital for our students."
Novak Djokovic is back in training for the Australian Open after winning a legal challenge to remain in the country. However, it's still unclear whether the tennis star will be allowed to participate in the upcoming Grand Slam. Brendan Crew, a reporter for Network 10 in Australia, joins Lilia Luciano to discuss the latest.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for day two of the Republican National Convention, after a busy kickoff day on Monday.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, arguing she kept him in the dark about her dealings with three New Jersey businessmen and her financial troubles.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Vance's most prominent benefactor over the years has been iconoclastic tech investor Peter Thiel, who in recent months said he's not giving money to any politician in 2024.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance wrote in his memoir that he "couldn't do it without Usha," his wife.
Robert F. Kennedy's son posted a video of former President Donald Trump asking for his endorsement.
Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
The sniper radioed to a command post, according to a local law enforcement officer.
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance wrote in his memoir that he "couldn't do it without Usha," his wife.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
Vance's most prominent benefactor over the years has been iconoclastic tech investor Peter Thiel, who in recent months said he's not giving money to any politician in 2024.
Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency.
Budget carrier Southwest Airlines is offering Amazon Prime members discounts on airfare for Prime Day this week.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
Robert F. Kennedy's son posted a video of former President Donald Trump asking for his endorsement.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
The sniper radioed to a command post, according to a local law enforcement officer.
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance wrote in his memoir that he "couldn't do it without Usha," his wife.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Six people, including 2 U.S. nationals, found dead inside a luxury Bangkok hotel are said to have been foaming at the mouth.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Kate Hudson opens up about her debut album "Glorious," the personal stories behind the songs and how her children inspired her musical journey.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The FCC and law enforcement officials are investigating a massive data breach disclosed by AT&T where hackers accessed records of calls and texts of nearly all of the company's cellular customers from about two years ago. Daniel Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the breach.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Cellphone video from Saturday shows attendees at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, pointing toward the suspect and trying to alert police of his presence two minutes before he fired at Trump.
Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas man who's long sought DNA testing, claiming it would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman, is scheduled for execution.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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 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."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump has made immigration an issue in and out of office, calling immigrants criminals and terrorists and saying they were released from mental institutions or prisons. The 2024 Republican Party platform specifically mentions what it calls "the migrant crime epidemic" and on Tuesday, speakers at the Republican National Convention will focus on the issue. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Former President Trump announced Monday that he'd chosen Ohio Sen. JD Vance to be his 2024 running mate. Vance was picked over Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who are representative of demographics the GOP is trying to earn more support from. Bruce Levell, the former executive director of the National Diversity Coalition for Trump, joined CBS News to discuss diversity in the Republican Party.
The second day of the Republican National Convention will feature addresses focusing on crime and immigration. There will also be a speech from the last primary challenger to bow out this year against Donald Trump, Nikki Haley. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all charges in his federal corruption trial, including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez is maintaining his innocence and has vowed to appeal the verdict. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News New York reporter Christine Sloan have more on the case.
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of taking bribes; RNC Day 2