Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
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DOJ probing Andrew Cuomo, officials say
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's congressional testimony on the COVID-19 pandemic, two officials tell CBS News. Michael George has more details.
COVID booster shot changes
COVID-19 booster shots could be harder to get this year. The FDA said it will start limiting the updated vaccine to people 65 and older or people at high risk of serious illness if infected. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know.
Why the FDA is tightening access to COVID boosters
The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at higher risk of severe disease, but will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials before approving them for wider use. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down.
FDA makes changes to COVID vaccine framework
The Food and Drug Administration has outlined new regulations for COVID-19 booster shots, setting stricter approval standards for younger and healthier Americans. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the changes.
How a school district is solving absenteeism
The pandemic is long gone, but it's having a lingering impact on children. Five years ago, when COVID-19 hit, schools closed and kids were taught remotely. When schools reopened, chronic absenteeism skyrocketed. Elizabeth Cook reports on what one district is doing about it.
Collection for defaulted student loans resumes, impacting millions
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Drew Barrymore
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with Drew Barrymore to talk about the new season of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the best advice she's ever gotten, and dancing in the rain.
Reporter's Notebook: Tariffs echo COVID
Rising import costs are squeezing small businesses. Many say it feels just like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA chief looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots.
Eye on America: "Faces of COVID" and more
We take you coast to coast, sharing stories of unity and innovation bringing our nation together. We meet one man who started an online community memorializing thousands of COVID victims. And then we introduce you to the nationwide initiative helping the beauty industry go green. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America."
Journalist David Zweig on COVID school closures
In his new book "An Abundance of Caution," investigative journalist David Zweig argues that U.S. schools could have reopened much earlier during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zweig joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss why he believes decision-makers ignored real-world evidence.
Federal COVID website overhauled
The Trump administration has completely reshaped the government website once used for information on COVID-19 and test kits. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.
Government site now pushes lab-leak theory
The U.S. government website that was once a resource for COVID pandemic information and free test kits underwent major changes under the Trump administration. The site now reads "Lab Leak: The true origins of COVID-19." CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the lab-leak theory and the website change.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Far-UVC light may help curb next airborne pandemic
Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Researchers investigating causes of Long COVID
The pandemic may be over, but millions are still dealing with COVID-19's effects. The CDC estimates nearly 20 million Americans are struggling with the effects of Long COVID -- the persistence of ongoing health problems long after the infection has passed. Bradley Blackburn has more.
RFK Jr. makes questionable COVID-19 comments
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made some eyebrow-raising statements about those who contracted COVID-19 on Friday. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses the claims.
Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBS Reports reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Ghost Light: The Year Broadway Went Dark
After Broadway's unprecedented 18-month pandemic shutdown, CBS Reports' new documentary looks at how people on stage and behind the scenes pivoted to survive.
Conspirituality: How Wellness Became a Gateway for Misinformation
A new CBS Reports documentary in its Reverb series explores how the yoga and wellness worlds became a gateway for misinformation and conspiracy theories in the wake of the pandemic.
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Judge bars U.S. from deporting group of unaccompanied children to Guatemala
The plaintiffs in this case are 10 migrant children between the ages of 10 and 17 who entered the U.S. without authorization and without their parents or legal guardians.
Trump expresses some doubt over one-on-one meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy
President Trump expressed less confidence he will be able to arrange bilateral talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pope Leo denounces "pandemic of arms" after Minnesota school shooting
The U.S.-born pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the "logic of weapons" fueling wars around the world.
Aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, other activists, sets sail to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla will try to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory and bring humanitarian aid, food, water and medicine to Gaza as Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza City.
Trump administration to cut 500-plus jobs at Voice of America
Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the latest round of job cuts in a social media post late Friday.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Mark Knoller, longtime CBS News correspondent, dies at 73
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
Amtrak's new high-speed Acela train a gamechanger for Northeast travelers
Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed trains are now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour.
Activists throw paint on Barcelona's Sagrada Familia in climate protest
Police in Barcelona arrested two protesters as they demanded "climate justice."