Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant
U.S. health officials are monitoring a new COVID variant, XEC, that has been identified in half the states in the country. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.
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About half of Americans plan on skipping COVID, flu shots this year, survey finds
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
Survey: Many in U.S. skipping COVID vaccine
Health experts are getting the word out about the importance of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, but a new survey reveals many Americans aren't jumping in line to receive their shots. CBS News' Michael George has more.
Cuomo testifies about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
Andrew Cuomo testifying on COVID deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is testifying before a House subcommittee hearing on his 2020 coronavirus pandemic response in nursing homes. Cuomo's administration has been accused of underreporting deaths at nursing homes across the state. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more.
House committee subpoenas Tim Walz in $250M COVID fraud probe
Tim Walz, Minnesota's governor and the Democratic nominee for vice president, is being subpoenaed by a U.S. House of Representatives committee to answer questions about the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal.
Commercial real estate since pandemic
Commercial real estate developers are awaiting a potential interest rate cut in September as they reel from the effects of the 2020 pandemic. Joy Wiltermuth, a news editor and senior markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.
What to know about 2024 COVID vaccine, guidelines, free tests and more
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
COVID cases rise as new boosters are on the way
COVID cases are growing or likely growing in 27 states, according to the CDC. This week, newly approved boosters from Moderna and Pfizer will be made available. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Gottlieb: "Timing is about right" for new COVID booster
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that despite the summer surge of COVID, the "timing is about right" for the rollout of the new COVID booster and free tests that will be available in the winter.
Fauci recovering from West Nile Virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering from a bout of West Nile Virus. The 83-year-old Fauci was hospitalized for several days, but is now at home.
More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail, government says
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
FDA approves new COVID-19 booster
The new Food and Drug Administration-approved COVID-19 booster will address strains that are presently circulating in the U.S., according to Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who joins CBS News with more details.
FDA OK's new COVID vaccine shots for fall 2024
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
The Deciders
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell hosts "The Deciders," a one-hour primetime special exploring the changing American electorate as the country nears Election Day.
Asian Americans face rise in racist incidents
There has been more than an 800% increase in racist incidents against Asian Americans reported in the last three years. The tone of the country has been exacerbated by the tone of the nation's president, who constantly refers to the coronavirus as "Kung Flu" or the "Chinese virus." Weiija Jiang reports for "Asian Americans: Battling Bias."
COVID-19's impact on Asian Americans
Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the Asian American community, which has seen a higher mortality rate than White Americans. Elaine Quijano reports for "Asian Americans: Battling Bias."
Asian Americans supporting Black Lives Matter
A new generation of Asian Americans has found common ground with Black Lives Matter and the shared experience of discrimination. Nancy Chen reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”
Efforts to boost Black voter participation
Some say voting rights have been threatened for millions of Black Americans since the Supreme Court struck down a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which required states with racist histories to get federal approval for changes in voting laws. Across the country, polling places in minority communities were closed, forcing voters of color to travel greater distances to stand in hours-long lines just to cast their ballots -- a deterrent in past years but potentially life-threatening this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Michelle Miller reports on the activists working to boost voter registration and participation among Black Americans.
Asian Americans: Battling Bias
"Asian Americans: Battling Bias," produced by the CBS News Race and Culture unit, explores the discrimination facing the Asian American community in 2020. In addition to fighting the devastating health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, Asian Americans have faced high unemployment, business boycotts and racist attacks caught on video.
"One Nation: Indivisible"
Facing a divided nation reeling from insurrection and impeachment, how do President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris move forward in a country still fighting a raging pandemic? Hosted by Norah O'Donnell and featuring reports by Gayle King, Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant, "One Nation: Indivisible" reveals the personal side of the history-making ticket and looks ahead to a country facing several inflection points.
COVID cases spike with new strain
COVID-19 cases are spiking in the U.S. as a new variant spreads. Emergency room visits appear to be at the highest level since February, according to new data. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with more.
COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death in 2023
COVID-19 was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, down from fourth place in 2022.
COVID-19 mandates saved lives, study shows
A new study is revealing the true impacts of COVID-19 rules and restrictions across the U.S. According to a JAMA Health Forum investigation, up to 447,000 lives could have been saved if every state had imposed rules similar to those in the 10 most restrictive states. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins with more.
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Venezuelan fighter jets flew over U.S. Navy ship in "show of force"
Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham, multiple defense officials told CBS News — amid rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions.
Trump to sign executive order renaming Defense to Department of War
President Trump will sign an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Judge rips DOJ for causing "embarrassment" in dismissing another D.C. felony case
The judge said the Trump administration "is playing cops and robbers, like children" during its takeover of D.C.'s police department.
Biden recently had skin cancer surgery, spokeswoman says
A spokeswoman confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that Biden "recently had Mohs surgery."
Appeals court rules "Alligator Alcatraz" site can stay open
A federal appeals court has halted a lower court ruling that required Florida and the Trump administration to dismantle parts of "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades.
Trump hosts dinner with tech giants at the White House, but without Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk did not attend the dinner.
New York AG appeals ruling that erased penalty in Trump civil fraud case
New York's attorney general is appealing the ruling that slashed President Trump's half-billion-dollar penalty in his civil fraud case.
RFK Jr. faces heated questions on CDC, vaccines at Senate hearing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Lisbon funicular crash death toll climbs to 16, including American
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.