Some states want to buy their own vaccines. Biden administration says no.
Governors are hunting for ways to supplement their dwindling supply of COVID vaccine doses.
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China locks down millions in race to contain a COVID surge
With a major national holiday looming, which typically sees tens of millions travel across the country, authorities are taking drastic measures.
New York City closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply
The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.
Starbucks and Microsoft tapped to help with vaccinations
Starbucks CEO liken the company's role in the mass vaccination effort to building a store with one product.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
New York City may run out of COVID vaccine Thursday, mayor says
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
More kids hospitalized for COVID-19
Studies show more children are going to the hospital to be treated for severe COVID-19 symptoms, and others aren't able to access mental health services they'd normally receive at school. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the impact of the pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccine trials that are testing the shot's effects on teenagers.
Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Cuomo: Vaccine rollout depends on how fast hospitals use up doses
The New York governor has pushed for the federal government to make more doses of the vaccine available.
COVID vaccine timeline unknown for ICE detainees
Nearly 9,000 immigrants in ICE custody have been infected with the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. immigrations officials have agreed to vaccinate more than 15,000 detainees once doses become available. But the agency still has no concrete timeline on when that will be. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Questions surround vaccine timeline for detained immigrants
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
Norway says no link between vaccine and elderly deaths
Norway has reported 33 deaths among elderly people who have received their first dose, according to public health authorities.
WHO chief rips COVID vaccine inequalities: "It's not right"
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where "profits are highest."
More COVID-19 vaccines on verge of approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines could be headed toward emergency use authorization in weeks, not months. Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the vaccine rollout around the country and the Biden administration's ambitious plan to give 100 million doses in 100 days.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
West Virginia governor on state's successful vaccine distribution
Governor Jim Justice says West Virginia's success at administering vaccines can serve as an example for other states.
COVID's impact on Native Americans
The Native American community has been one of the hardest hit groups throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Tribal leaders and elders have been disproportionately impacted, causing concerns over the preservation of Native American culture for future generations to come. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. joined CBSN to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on his community.
Biden to use Defense Production Act
President-elect Joe Biden is pushing ahead with plans to activate the Defense Production Act and ramp up the national supply of COVID-19 vaccines the moment he takes office next week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Biden outlines COVID-19 vaccination plan
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday outlined his plan to vaccinate 100 million Americans in his first 100 days in office. "I am convinced we can get it done," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks.
U.S. faces deadliest week since the pandemic began
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his coronavirus vaccination program on Friday, as the nation wrapped up its deadliest week since the start of the pandemic. Meanwhile, vaccination efforts stumbled this week as states raised concerns of short supply. Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña joined CBSN to break down the latest.
Biden "convinced" 100 million can be vaccinated in 100 days
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
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Election Day 2025 live updates as voters weigh in on key state and local races
Voters are headed to the polls today in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
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UPS plane crashes near airport in Louisville, Kentucky, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Shutdown set to become longest ever after 14th failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now tied for the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
White House says administration is complying with court order on SNAP funds
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.
Dick Cheney, powerful former vice president, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
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Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.