Sign company leads way in hiring women
The pandemic led many women to leave the workforce, but a sign company in Washington, D.C., is adding more women to its workforce. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers voted to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5. Meg Oliver shares more.
Doctor on COVID vaccine for young kids
A CDC advisory panel is meeting today to consider recommending Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
WorldView: Shanghai Disneyland COVID case
On Sunday, Shanghai Disneyland closed down and barred people inside from leaving after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19. Barclays boss Jes Staley stepped down after an inquiry into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria. And satellite photos confirm Russia is massing troops and military equipment on the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has a roundup from London.
COVID hospitalizations among school kids much higher in U.S. than U.K.
The most recent statistics comparing the rate of infections per 100,000 in both countries show that for one week in October, the U.S. had over 10 times more hospital admissions for children under 18 than England.
Innovative program helps kids overcome their fear of needles
An estimated 63% of children are afraid of needles but technology is helping families reduce fear and anxiety.
Colorado hospitals can turn away patients as COVID-19 surges
With medical facilities overwhelmed, health care workers face hard decisions on who should be treated first.
Potentially faster-spreading Delta variant, AY.4.2, spotted in 8 states
New data from the U.K. suggests vaccines remain effective against the coronavirus variant sometimes called "Delta plus."
Young heart transplant recipient pays it forward
A 7-year-old girl who had a heart transplant when she was just 17 days old hopes to pay it forward by enrolling in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials for children who are immunocompromised. Janet Shamlian shares her story.
World's COVID-19 death toll tops 5 million: "Devastating milestone"
The U.N. secretary general also says it' a "global shame" that "while wealthy countries are rolling-out third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, only about five per cent of people in Africa are fully vaccinated."
Declassified report on COVID-19 origins
A declassified U.S. intelligence report says that a natural origin and a lab leak were both possible hypotheses to explain how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, first infected humans, but that the truth may never be known. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN AM with details.
At least 17 injured in Japan train attack
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Tokyo after a knife attack on a train Sunday evening left at least 17 people injured Sunday evening. Witnesses say the suspect was wearing an apparent Joker costume. Haley Ott reports for CBS AM from London on this and other stories from around the world.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids expected soon
The CDC is expected to authorize use of a reduced-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 this week. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss what parents need to know about protecting their children against the coronavirus.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she has COVID-19
Psaki said in a statement on Sunday that she last saw President Biden on Tuesday.
Future of adult daycare center in doubt
It's estimated that by 2023, half a million kids with autism will reach adulthood, which puts a strain on working parents, increasing the demand for adult daycares. But one center in Virginia is facing closure due to the COVID pandemic and the death of its founder from sickle cell anemia. Debra Alfarone has more.
Pfizer vaccine nears approval for children and teens
Millions of American parents are watching as the Pfizer vaccine nears approval for children and teens. Mark Strassmann reports.
Biden wraps G20 summit
President Biden wrapped up the G20 summit in Rome, Italy, with a press conference. As world leaders wrapped up the two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference, they made a vague commitment to seek carbon neutrality "by or around mid-century." CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN for more.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on October 31, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretaries Antony Blinken and Gina Raimondo sat down with Margaret Brennan
Transcript: Dr. Claire Boogaard on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Claire Boogaard, Medical Director of the COVID-19 Vaccine Program, Children's National Hospital on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Transcript: John Curtis on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Congressman John Curtis that aired Sunday, October 31 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Memorial near Italian hospital one of many honoring COVID's 5 million dead
Everywhere, the task of creating collective memorials is fraught, with the pandemic far from vanquished and new dead still being mourned.
Biden meets with world leaders at G20 summit
World leaders met in Rome for the annual G20 summit on Saturday – their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began. President Biden’s foreign policy experience will be tested as he seeks commitments on issues from COVID vaccines to supply chain delays. Weijia Jiang has more from Rome.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID shot for kids
The Pfizer children's vaccine is about a third of the adult dose, but a clinical trial found it was nearly 91 percent effective at preventing COVID-19. If it gets final CDC approval next week, some 28 million children will be eligible for shots. Michael George has the latest.
What's next for COVID vaccines and children?
Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins CBS News from Pittsburgh to discuss COVID hospitalizations, vaccines for children and booster shots.
FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, saying it was nearly 91% effective against symptomatic disease. Meg Oliver has the latest.
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Ukrainian officials say 3 dead, dozens wounded in Russian attack
Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.