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Biden calls out centrist Democrats

The White House on Wednesday defended comments President Biden made a day earlier during a speech in Tulsa, in which he appeared to call out Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, who he said "vote more with my Republican friends." CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan and Politico's White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus Mr. Biden's infrastructure meeting with the GOP's lead negotiator and other developments in Washington.

Jun 2, 2021
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Biden announces new vaccination effort

President Joe Biden announced a monthlong effort to reach his goal of having 70% of Americans receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by July 4. As part of the initiative, Mr. Biden announced incentives for Americans to roll up their sleeves, including free child care and a chance to win a million dollars from Kroger. Watch his remarks.

Jun 2, 2021
17:21

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Americans begin transition into post-pandemic

The seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases has fallen to about 12,000 per day, numbers not seen since March 2020.

Jun 2, 2021

Health experts warn of potential COVID outbreaks

U.S. officials are continuing to push for coronavirus vaccinations. As CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, health experts are concerned that places with low vaccination rates could see new outbreaks. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.

Jun 1, 2021
08:11

Moderna requests full FDA approval for COVID vaccine

Moderna is filing for full FDA approval for its coronavirus vaccine, saying it's 95% effective in preventing severe disease. Janet Shamlian shares more.

Jun 1, 2021
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Companies allowed to require COVID vaccines

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is now allowing private companies to require COVID-19 vaccines for most in-person employees. The updated guidelines also grant employees the ability to offer vaccine incentives, including cash. But some workers are concerned about what these new rules could mean for their privacy. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.

Jun 1, 2021
05:32

Moderna seeks full FDA approval for vaccine

Moderna has applied for full approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently only authorized for emergency use in adults in the U.S. The pharmaceutical company said it will soon look into getting emergency-use authorization for its shot in children as young as 12. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss.

Jun 1, 2021
06:00

Dr. Jha on vaccination efforts and variants

Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss coronavirus vaccination rates and his optimism and concerns about the pandemic after the holiday weekend.

Jun 1, 2021
03:37

Krispy Kreme gives away 1.5 million doughnuts to vaccinated Americans

And on National Doughnut Day, anyone with a vaccine card can get two free doughnuts instead of one.

Jun 1, 2021

COVID restrictions easing across the U.S.

Memorial Day weekend looks much different than it did a year ago, as COVID restrictions are being relaxed throughout the U.S. and travel is surging. Half of all American adults are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Lilia Luciano reports.

May 30, 2021
02:03

YMCA chief on CDC guidelines for kids

YMCA President and CEO Kevin Washington discusses the revised COVID-19 guidelines for children from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

May 30, 2021
07:20

Face The Nation: Washington, Kaufer, Gionfriddo

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the CDC's revised COVID-19 guidelines for children, the expected surge in travel as more Americans get vaccinated for COVID-19, and the rise in young adults reporting mental health issues in America.

May 30, 2021
22:31

Global COVID-19 cases and deaths decline

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports fewer people are dying in global COVID-19 hotspots, including Brazil and India, and 1.8 billion vaccine doses have been shared worldwide.

May 30, 2021
02:22

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TSA sees record pandemic air travel

As CBS News' Michael George reports, the Transportation Security Administration counted more than 1.9 million people traveling through U.S. airports Friday, a number that hasn't been seen since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was just beginning. Dr. Anand Swaminathan, an assistant clinical professor of emergency medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital in New Jersey, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential pandemic impacts of this weekend's mass travel and what travelers should do when they reach their destination.

May 29, 2021
09:14

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Biden touts U.S. vaccine rollout

President Biden is touting the success of the country's vaccine rollout amid a dramatic decline in newly reported cases and coronavirus-related deaths ahead of the holiday weekend. Dr. Teresa Amato, is the chairwoman of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss how Americans can feel safe this Memorial Day.

May 28, 2021
07:04

Vax lotteries spark concerns of gambler relapse

California is the latest state to launch a special lottery in an effort to get residents vaccinated. The incentive to get shots into arms is being praised by the White House, but people with gambling problems don't agree. Executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte joined CBSN to explain why.

May 28, 2021
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Vaccinated consumers will fuel the economy's boom — just not quite yet

For now, it's spending by unvaccinated people that is rebounding the fastest, one study shows.

May 28, 2021

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Minnesota governor announces COVID vaccine incentives

Governor Tim Walz announced giveaways for vaccinated residents in an effort to get 70% of his state vaccinated by July 1.

May 28, 2021

Crowds return to businesses as more get vaccinated

Crowds are expected to bombard businesses, which are short workers, during Memorial Day weekend. Meg Oliver shares more.

May 27, 2021
02:18

Airbnb extends its ban on parties through summer

The ban is an extension of Airbnb's rule put in place last summer due to COVID-19.

May 27, 2021

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Minnesota offers COVID-19 vaccine incentives

In a Thursday news conference, Governor Tim Walz announced giveaways for vaccinated residents in an effort to get 70% of Minnesota residents vaccinated by July 1.

May 27, 2021
25:42

As CDC drops hurdles, cruise lines pin COVID rebound hope on vaccines

Royal Caribbean gets the greenlight to sail from U.S. while European cruise companies test the waters after a pandemic battering.

May 27, 2021

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COVID vaccination pace slowly picks up speed

The pace of coronavirus vaccinations is slowly inching up again after dropping nearly 20% since early May. As Mola Lenghi reports, states are continuing to offer incentives to get more Americans to roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.

May 26, 2021
08:16

COVID still a risk for the immunocompromised

A recent study found nearly half of transplant patients who got two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced no antibodies against the coronavirus. Nikki Battiste takes a look.

May 26, 2021
01:58

States offer incentives to get more vaccinated

At least five states are counting on cash lotteries to incentivize residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. As the number of vaccinations increase, Dr. Anthony Fauci predicts COVID could be under control in the U.S. within a few months. Mola Lenghi has more.

May 26, 2021
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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.

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A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

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Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history

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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.

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Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media

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Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media

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03:33

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing

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