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"I absolutely believe the requirement ethically is never waste a shot," Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of medical ethics at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, told CBS News.
Although the coronavirus pandemic is slowing in many parts of the world, Brazil is seeing a surge of infections and fatalities as variants take stronghold. President Jair Bolsonaro, who recently told the country to “stop whining,” is also receiving criticism for his poor handling of the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Although roughly 2 million Americans are vaccinated daily, some Americans who aren’t yet eligible are attempting unconventional methods to get their shots quicker. Many are waiting outside vaccine clinics and hospitals, counting on leftovers from cancelled appointments. Charlie Demar has more.
Doctors say pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19. That has many wondering if the coronavirus vaccine is safe for them and their unborn child. Nikki Battiste spoke with Dr. Andrea Edlow, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, about a promising new analysis of the vaccine's effect on pregnancy.
Most of the state's 40 million residents will be able to enjoy limited indoor activities such as dining inside or watching a movie at a theater by mid-week.
Michigan and Colorado say they will be able to vaccinate all adult residents sooner than the Biden administration's May 1 target date. The announcement comes as the U.S. has administered more than 100 million COVID vaccine doses. But health officials are sounding the alarm as states continue to loosen restrictions. Tom Hanson has the details.
The U.S. is ramping up coronavirus vaccination efforts as state ease restrictions despite warnings of another possible surge. Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala "humbled" to be 1st woman and 1st African to head the organization, but she's focused on "many challenges" amid trade disputes and a pandemic.
In his first prime-time address since taking office, President Biden announced he is directing states to make COVID vaccines available to everyone 18 and older by May 1. He also said the U.S. could see a return to some sort of normalcy by the Fourth of July. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the president's address and concerns about the variants that continue to spread.
At least 12 are dead after another violent day of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. Western India is preparing for another lockdown. Several countries suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to look into reports of blood clots. And the EU is declared an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with today's headlines.
A new Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report finds 72% of U.S. adults think available COVID vaccines are safe and effective. The survey is also measuring people's views about the impact of the pandemic. Richard Edelman, CEO of the company behind the report, joins "CBSN AM" to talk about its findings.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to looks at the race to track coronavirus variants in a preview of Sunday's "60 Minutes" report and why the evolution of the virus was both expected and surprising.
President Biden set a goal for the country to return to a level of normalcy by July 4 in his Thursday evening speech. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Biden's first prime-time address to the nation.
All adults will be eligible to get COVID vaccine by May 1; Matthew McConaughey weighing run for Texas governor
Dr. Michael Osterholm says the "variants and the vaccine" will "determine where we're going to be next year" and beyond.
Identification requirements are preventing some people in high-risk groups from getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in the U.S. This includes undocumented immigrants, people experiencing homelessness and older Americans. Kat Clavin, the co-founder and CEO of The Project ID Action Fund, she joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
President Biden memorialized the more than 530,000 lives lost to the coronavirus, marking one year since the pandemic was declared. He detailed the next steps in the fight against this virus, which includes making all adults eligible for a vaccine by May 1. Dr. Uzma Syed, an infectious disease expert, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on what lies ahead.
It has been one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. As the Biden administration ramps up vaccine efforts, a new CBS News poll reveals that roughly 1 in 3 Republicans say they don't plan to get vaccinated. Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what this could mean for the country's efforts to achieve herd immunity.
It's been a lonely year for Evelyn Shaw, who hasn't been able to hug — or even see — her family members due to the pandemic. Even after getting vaccinated, she was still wary. So, a doctor wrote her a prescription — for a hug. Evelyn and her family spoke to Inside Edition about the reunion.
A new study in Nature Medicine indicates coronavirus patients who felt more than five symptoms in the first week of infection were more likely to become COVID long-haulers. Ann Wallace, an associate professor of English at New Jersey City University, has been living with long-haul COVID-19 for almost a year. She joined CBSN to discuss why those with "long COVID" often feel "invisible and ignored."
Rich nations are refusing to waive patents for coronavirus vaccines, despite a push from more than 80 developing countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM from Johannesburg to discuss the calls for international solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.
Tech companies are working on digital "vaccine passports" that could help the U.S. track people who have received coronavirus vaccines as more businesses and services reopen nationwide. Some researchers believe that this effort could end up further dividing an already fragmented country. Albert Fox Cahn, founder of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project and a Wired contributor, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Visits will be permitted to occur even if there are outbreaks in facilities, so long as they are contained to "a single unit or separate area of the facility," the guidance says.
The Biden administration is buying 200 million doses of the one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, meaning the U.S. could have a vaccine surplus by the end of the year. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The Biden administration is purchasing 100 million additional doses of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former Biden transition advisor, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss vaccine distribution equity and recommendations for unvaccinated people in states that are already lifting restrictions.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
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 managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
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.
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.
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.
Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.
Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.
For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.
President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.