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Federal court freezes COVID vaccine mandate
A federal court in Louisiana put a halt to the Biden administration's mandate requiring millions of workers get COVID-19 vaccinations, or face weekly testing. Meanwhile, the U.S. vaccination rate hovers at nearly 68% with cases spiking in some western states. Michael George reports.
The push to get kids vaccinated against COVID
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a smaller dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, parents were lining up to get their kids vaccinated. While some are choosing to wait, many parents are relieved they can finally give their kids some protection from COVID. Michael George reports.
Aaron Rodgers says he is unvaccinated and takes ivermectin
Rodgers, 37, lashed out at the media, the NFL's rules on COVID-19 testing and said he consulted with podcaster Joe Rogan for alternatives to the vaccine.
Pfizer COVID pill 89% effective in preventing hospitalizations, death
Pfizer says results from its preliminary drug trial are "extraordinary." CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on one man's urgent call for Americans to get vaccinated and wear masks. Then, ER physician and Harvard professor Dr. Ali Raja joins CBSN's Lana Zak for the latest on COVID-19.
Colin Powell honored at funeral
Presidents past and present gathered at the Washington National Cathedral to pay their final respects to Colin Powell. Nancy Cordes has more on the emotional farewell.
U.S. rebounds with 531,000 new jobs in October
U.S. companies added 531,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, a sign the economy is healing from the pandemic. But as Americans reenter the workforce, some are finding it hard to land a job. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
COVID's impact on immunocompromised adults
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
Pfizer says COVID pill reduces severe illness
Pfizer says its antiviral COVID-19 pill is 89% effective at prevent hospitalizations and 100% effective against deaths from the virus if taken within three days of a person experiencing symptoms. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the potentially life-saving drug.
U.S. job growth soared in October
The Labor Department reports the U.S. economy added 531,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell to 4.6%, the lowest since the start of the pandemic. Bankrate's senior economic analyst, Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to discuss the details.
Companies face religious exemption requests
The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. companies are taking a range of approaches to dealing with employee requests for religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins CBSN AM to discuss how some companies are handling the issue.
U.S. added 531,000 jobs in October
The U.S. has added 531,000 jobs to the economy last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%. These numbers were higher than anticipated and appear to indicate the economy is bouncing back from the pandemic. Barclays chief U.S. economist Michael Gapen joins CBSN to discuss the status of the economy.
Doctor on COVID antiviral pills and vaccines
Pfizer and Merck have both developed antiviral pills that could help reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19. Dr. Giridar Malyah, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
Secretary Walsh says new vaccine rules could help up labor participation
Some people won't come back to work until they feel safe, Walsh said.
This week on "Face the Nation," November 7, 2021
Senator Tim Kaine and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
11 states sue to block Biden vaccine rule for businesses
New OSHA regulations are "unconstitutional, unlawful and unwise," argues one state attorney general joining the suit.
Louisiana mom goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
Ella Conrad's mom started listening to doctors and following the science — going from a QAnon follower to a vaccine advocate for her state.
Florida's DeSantis, other GOP states plan to sue over COVID mandate
The latest ruling from the Biden administration requires businesses with at least 100 employees to mandate COVID vaccines or weekly testing, but some Republicans say it's "unconstitutional."
How COVID contributed to a worrying spike in female suicides in Japan
While the rates of suicides by men and full-time working women dropped, the overall figure was up, and women without stable employment seem to have been hit hardest.
New COVID pill cut hospital and death risk by 89%, Pfizer says
Pfizer said it will ask the FDA and international regulators to authorize its pill as soon as possible.
Deal scrapped between feds and firm behind J&J COVID vaccine mix-up
Emergent BioSolutions says it will continue making COVID-19 vaccine for Johnson & Johnson under a separate deal.
White House issues vaccine mandate for companies
The Biden administration is requiring all companies with more than 100 employees to be fully vaccinated or be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing. The mandate comes as millions of children aged 5 to 11 are lining up to get their low dose vaccine. Assistant emergency medicine professor at St. Joseph's Regional Center Dr. Anand Swaminathan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Trump unveils "Gold Card" fast-track visas for $1 million
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
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Who's paying for the White House ballroom and what's in it for them
President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.
Trump says U.S. military has struck another alleged drug boat, killing 3
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat accused of carrying drugs.
Acting U.S. attorney resigns amid concern he could be fired for not prosecuting NY AG
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
Ted Cruz criticizes Trump-appointed FCC chair for urging "action" on Jimmy Kimmel
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sharply criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for his comments on Jimmy Kimmel, calling them "dangerous as hell" and likening his move to a mafia shakedown.
Trump administration ending legal status of thousands of Syrians in U.S.
The Trump administration is ending the Temporary Protected Status of thousands of immigrants from Syria living in the U.S.
Voting kicks off in Virginia governor's race — as Trump policies take center-stage
Early in-person voting began Friday in Virginia's gubernatorial election, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears making their case to voters.
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
Federal judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against NYT, citing excessive length
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length, but gave his attorneys a chance to refile.