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Kids return to school despite Omicron surge
Most school districts are starting school in-person Monday despite surging COVID-19 cases across the U.S. Meanwhile, teachers' unions are pushing for virtual learning. Meg Oliver reports.
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NASA launches $10 billion space telescope
NASA is a a step closer to getting the first pictures from the James Webb space telescope. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss more.
COVID-19 continues to disrupt holiday travel
The coronavirus continues to plague holiday travel. The recent surge in cases has left airlines with employee shortages and bad weather has only made things worse. Tom Wait reports.
World rings in the new year as Omicron cases surge
As 2022 begins, the U.S. is averaging nearly 400,000 a day, up a staggering 200% over the last two weeks. The CDC warns the Omicron fueled surge is incredibly dangerous for the unvaccinated. Elise Preston reports.
Giant bite photographed on great white shark
A gigantic great white female shark was spotted with a ring of teeth marks around her side, encompassing her entire chest.
NASA finishes "monster" moon rocket assembly
NASA has completed an assembly of the Artemis I rocket, which will be used to launch the Orion crew capsule on an uncrewed mission around the moon in 2022. Mark Strassmann got an up-close look at the most powerful rocket ever built.
Climate change impacting Florida ecosystems
Warming waters and pollutants are destroying the habitats of manatees, fish and coral in and around the state of Florida. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli went to Florida to investigate the dilemma and see what scientists and activists are doing to try to stop it.
Space telescope faces major test as sunshade deployment begins
It will take about five days to deploy the James Webb Space Telescope's fragile sunshade in a complex and high-risk procedure.
Mummy of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is "digitally unwrapped," revealing secrets
Amenhotep I, who ruled Egypt from about 1525 to 1504 BCE, was revealed to be decapitated and buried with 30 amulets when researchers peered inside.
London Christmas tree rental provides sustainable holiday alternative
Roxana Saberi provides a look a London-based company's efforts to reduce the environmental impact of obtaining Christmas trees.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.
House Oversight Committee to hold hearing on alleged fraud in Minnesota
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans on New Year's a year after attack
Hundreds of National Guard troops are patrolling New Orleans on New Year's Eve, one year after a deadly terror attack.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive star, charged with domestic assault
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.