U.S. maternal mortality hit six-decade high blamed largely on COVID
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
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Pandemic's impact on household roles
For lots of families, the coronavirus pandemic meant both parents were home more, and in some cases that change meant more equity in daily household chores. Daniel Carlson, an associate professor of family and consumer studies at the University of Utah, joins CBS News to discuss his latest findings.
China to reopen borders to foreign tourists
After three years of strict pandemic-related border controls, China has announced it will resume issuing of nearly all types visas for foreign travelers starting Wednesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" from Tokyo with more on the reopening and on relations between the U.S. and China in the wake of a high-altitude balloon entering U.S. airspace last month.
How the pandemic has impacted businesses
Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected billions of people around the world, and across the U.S. business owners were forced to find ways to adapt. To discuss the impact and how it has changed the business world, we are joined by Dr. Angela Mills, an emergency care physician at NewYork-Presbyterian and the chair of the department of emergency medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Alexis Sweeney, founder and owner of the Silhouette by Alexis app; and Jesse Merchant Zuñiga, the co-founder and co-owner of Caleta and Bad Habit Ice cream.
The battle against COVID-19, 3 years on
It's been more than three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nikki Battiste to discuss where we are in the fight against the virus and what the future may hold.
What research shows about heart health risks from COVID-19 versus vaccines
While there have been far fewer deaths from COVID-19 in children than adults, COVID-19 is still one of the leading causes of childhood death in the U.S.
Glenn Close will not present at the Oscars after testing positive for COVID-19
The eight-time Academy Award nominee canceled her appearance at Sunday's ceremony after testing positive, her publicist confirmed.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on "The Takeout"
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and the latest subvariant. Dr. Fauci calls misinformation "a horror," especially when it comes to the vaccine. He also says he doesn't understand Elon Musk's tweets about the so-called "Fauci Files" and why he continues to receive death threats after saving millions of lives.
Indiana teen sheds light on 144-year-old injustice
Seven Black men were lynched in Posey County, Indiana, in 1878. It was the largest lynching in state history. Yet the whole incident had been largely forgotten -- until a 17-year-old girl heard about it. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
House panel hearing on COVID origins
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is holding its first hearing on the virus' origins. CBS News anchors Nikki Battiste and Elaine Quijano spoke with Axios health care policy reporter Victoria Knight about what was raised in the first hearing.
GOP-led panel holds hearing on COVID origins
Today, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic holds its first hearing on the origins of the virus. Some health experts say a definitive answer on how the pandemic started is unlikely, especially since China is not fully cooperating with investigations. Politico senior editor David Cohen joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
How companies survived the pandemic
"Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World's Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink" looks at how CEOs navigated and helped their companies survive the pandemic. CBS News anchors Nikki Battiste and Elaine Quijano spoke with the book's author, Liz Hoffman, about what to take from the pandemic moving forward.
Downtowns struggle to adapt to pandemic changes
Many downtowns nationwide have faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people opting to work remotely. Some cities, like Seattle, are thinking creatively in an effort to rejuvenate their downtown economy. Carter Evans has the details.
A quarter of Americans distrust CDC recommendations, survey finds
Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."
Study finds some parents lied about their children's COVID status
A study found that some U.S. parents were not honest about reporting coronavirus symptoms, quarantine measures and testing guidelines.
China threat laid out in hearing
A newly formed House select committee on China warned of increased threats to the U.S. during an inaugural primetime hearing. The hearing comes amid a wave of crises involving China, including a deflated spy balloon and the theory that COVID-19 leaked from a Wuhan lab. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Ask Dr. Agus: Drug-resistant bacteria and more
The CDC says an increase in cases of a drug-resistant stomach bug is creating a "serious public health threat." CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the Shigella bacteria. He also talks about companies lowering the cost of insulin and answers viewers' medical questions.
Flu and COVID combo shots won't be ready this year, FDA official says
The FDA's goal is to roll out the combo option by the following flu season.
White House pushing Congress to pass funding to combat pandemic-related fraud
President Biden is asking for $600 million for prosecution, including funds to create at least 10 new Justice Department strike forces.
FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak
But for the second straight day, China dismissed U.S. suggestions that the pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China.
Energy Department report on COVID origins
A classified Department of Energy report indicates support for the theory that the COVID-19 outbreak began with a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China. However, not all U.S. intelligence agencies agree. CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins John Dickerson to discuss.
Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S.
Tamara Dadyan disappeared the day before she was supposed to report to prison, leaving behind two daughters at her home, authorities said.
Report reignites debate over COVID origins
An Energy Department classified report has concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible COVID-19 accidentally leaked out of a laboratory in China. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang join "Red and Blue" to discuss the ramifications of the finding.
Energy Department report on COVID's origins rekindles ongoing debate
A new classified report concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China.
Differing intel on origins of COVID-19
A classified report from the U.S. Energy Department concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in China. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil to discuss the report, plus the Biden administration's latest response to the fiery Ohio train derailment that occurred earlier this month.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.