Australia reopens to international travelers after nearly 2 years
Vaccinated travelers were greeted at Sydney's airport by jubilant well-wishers waving toy koalas and favorite Australian foods.
COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus. Buckingham Palace says she's experiencing mild cold-like symptoms and expects to do light duties at Windsor over the coming week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBS News' Meg Oliver from London with more.
COVID infection rates continue decline
As the rates of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to decline, more Americans are feeling comfortable resuming social activities. Many state governments are also lifting COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask mandates. Lilia Luciano has more.
Hong Kong planning mandatory COVID testing for every resident
Hong Kong leaders are planning to mandate testing for the city's nearly 7.5 million residents to combat rising cases
At least 100 arrested in police crackdown on Ottawa protest
After a three-week, traffic-snarling siege of Ottawa, police have moved in to arrest protesters angry over the COVID-19 restrictions and tow away trucks.
Stressed Kentucky health care workers "scared to death of the future"
Across rural Kentucky, life has largely gone back to normal but the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic still rages inside health care facilities.
California first state to approach COVID-19 as endemic, not pandemic
A disease reaches the endemic stage when it still exists in a community but becomes manageable as immunity builds. Gov. Gavin Newsom said, "we will work to live with this virus."
CBS News poll: Americans judging economy based on prices
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto discusses a new CBS News poll on how Americans are feeling about the economy.
Virginia governor: Parents "best positioned" to decide if kids wear masks in school
The new law goes into effect on March 1.
CDC may update indoor mask guidance as states loosen restrictions
The debate over masking in schools continues to simmer.
CDC expected to update indoor mask guidance
The CDC says it may soon loosen its COVID-19 mask guidance after a growing number of states drop their indoor mask mandates for businesses. Meanwhile, the debate over masking in schools rages on. Mola Lenghi has more.
Coachella won't require masks, negative COVID tests or vaccinations
Guests will also not be required to bring masks.
Tyrese Gibson holds mom's hand for last time in emotional video
The "Fast and Furious" star's mother was in a coma amid an ongoing battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
COVID vaccines delayed for children under 5
Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of delaying COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 and the science behind wearing masks.
Infants born to vaccinated mothers less likely to be hospitalized with COVID, CDC says
Babies born to mothers who were vaccinated while pregnant were 61% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19.
Levi's president says she quit over pressure on COVID views
Apparel industry executive says she gave up $1 million severance payment rather than sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Surgeon general reflects on young daughter's COVID-19 experience
"In these moments, it doesn't matter if you're a doctor or Surgeon General. We are parents first," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote.
Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
"These blockades are illegal, and if you are still participating, the time to go home is now," he declared.
Djokovic: I'd skip French Open, Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated
Tennis superstar's stand on vaccinations led to his January deportation from Australia, where he lost his bid to defend his Australian Open title.
Epidemiologist talks lifting mask mandates
Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the efficacy of vaccines and states lifting mask mandates across the country.
New York ends mask mandates
New York's mask mandate ended for most of the state's indoor public settings, except for schools. Democratic State Senator John Liu joined CBS News' Jeff Glor to explain why he supports this decision.
Windsor, Ontario mayor on trucker protests
The truck driver protests blocking travel through key shipping routes between the U.S. and Canada are affecting both nations. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Detroit, and Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens joined CBS News' Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson to explain the impact on his city and his plan to get things moving again.
Protests halt traffic at Canada-U.S. border
Truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates have prompted bridge closures along the Canadian-U.S. border, and Homeland Security officials warn the disruption could spread. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Anne-Marie Green from Detroit with the latest.
States dropping indoor mask mandates
More states are ending indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop as the winter Omicron surge declines, but President Biden says the move is "probably premature." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology and Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBS News to discuss if it's safe to start taking off your mask.
Prince Charles tests positive for COVID
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time and is self-isolating. His office said he is triple vaccinated.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
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Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump says he would have lowered flag for assassinated Democrat if asked
Mr. Trump said after the Minnesota assassination that he didn't want to "waste time" calling the state's governor after two lawmakers were gunned down.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Memphis will become the third U.S. city to see National Guard troops in its streets during President Trump's second term — and he said Monday that Chicago is "probably next."