MoneyWatch: Jobless report amid Omicron surge
COVID-19 continues to impact the U.S. labor market. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins “CBSN AM” to preview this week’s jobless claims report and more business headlines.
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First-time jobless claims rise
First-time unemployment claims took an unexpectedly large jump last week. The U.S. Labor Department reports 286,000 people filed new claims the week ending January 15th. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
U.S. debuts site for free at-home COVID tests
Some hospitals are overwhelmed, facing an influx of COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, Pfizer says that its oral pill is showing efficacy against Omicron in lab tests. Dr. Jen Caudle joins CBSN to break down some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
Singer dies after deliberately catching COVID-19
Her son said she stayed with him and her husband when they were isolating with COVID-19 so she could also catch the virus and recover.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
Kamala Harris after one year in White House: "We will keep fighting"
A CBS News poll found that one year into Kamala Harris' term, Americans have given her a 44% approval rating—the same as President Biden.
Restaurant closed for accepting dog photos as vaccine proof
"Facility staff used a tablet to make it appear as if they were scanning a QR code when in fact the staff member was presented with a photograph of a dog," officials said.
Biden holds news conference as he nears one year in office
President Biden held his first news conference of 2022, as he marks one year in office. The milestone comes as the White House faces multiple challenges, including inflation and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Omicron pushes Missouri hospitals to the brink
At St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, COVID-19 hospitalizations have tripled in recent weeks. Few of those patients are vaccinated. Carter Evans has more.
Omicron continues to overwhelm U.S. hospitals
The Biden administration is planning to give out 400 million free N95 masks to Americans in the coming weeks as the coronavirus surge tightens its grip on hospitals in hard-hit areas of the country. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Missouri, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among the unvaccinated. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Biden to hold first 2022 press conference
President Biden is set to hold his first formal news conference of 2022. It comes a day ahead of the first anniversary of his presidency. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
Omicron could force many restaurants to close
The surge of Omicron cases in the U.S. is putting thousands of restaurants at risk of closing for good. While the Biden administration set aside more than $28 billion in the American Rescue Plan for restaurants, that aid didn't reach every business that needed help. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined CBSN to discuss.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Website for free COVID-19 tests launches
Americans are now able to order free, at-home COVID-19 test kits. The website went live on Tuesday, one day before its official launch. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden to hold first news conference of 2022
President Biden, whose approval rating stands at 44% amid an uphill battle on his domestic agenda, will face questions from the press Wednesday afternoon during his first formal news conference since November. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more about the administration's efforts.
Free home COVID tests amid Omicron surge
The Biden administration is offering four free at-home COVID testing kits per household as much of the U.S. is still confronting a surge of Omicron cases. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, then Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss this and other coronavirus news.
COVID-19 testing kit tracker: How and where to find at-home coronavirus tests
COVID-19 antigen test kits are sold out just about everywhere, but we found some you can buy now.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
North Carolina hospitals overwhelmed
COVID-19 infections are continuing to surge in parts of the U.S. In North Carolina, recent data shows one in three people tested positive for the virus. And some local hospitals are struggling to keep up. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Charlotte.
Biden administration to give out 400 million free N95 masks
The highly-protective masks will be distributed through pharmacies and health centers nationwide.
Delta variant spreads across U.S.
The Delta coronavirus variant is responsible for virus cases rising in all 50 U.S. states. Unvaccinated Americans are experiencing most of the severe COVID-19 cases, CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports. Dan Diamond, a reporter for The Washington Post, tells CBSN's Lana Zak more about the state of the virus in the country.
Lawmakers call for investigation into at-home COVID test price gouging
Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal say the Omicron variant is creating conditions "ideal for predatory and profiteering behavior" including selling fraudulent kits or charging exorbitant prices.
U.S. adds 194,000 jobs
The Department of Labor released the September jobs report, revealing that the U.S. has added 194,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate declined to 4.8%. Economist and financial advisor David Peters joins CBSN to discuss the latest numbers and the state of the economy.
Biden admin offers free at-home COVID tests
Some Americans were able to order free at-home COVID-19 tests Tuesday, one day before the government's official website was set to roll out. The Omicron-driven surge continued to rage in parts of the country, while some early hot spots are seeing a decline in cases. CBS news national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent spike in cases nationwide. Then, Dr. Ben Weston, an associate professor in the department of emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Omicron drives "hellacious" worker shortages
A "Great American Sickout," thanks to the spread of the Omicron variant is forcing businesses to cope with worker shortages as the U.S. struggles to combat the spread of the coronavirus. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Amy Picchi joins CBSN with more.
Senate reconvening Sunday after rare Saturday session aimed at ending shutdown
Senators convened for a rare Saturday session aimed at ending the government shutdown, with no signs of an imminent breakthrough. They will meet again Sunday.
Travelers brace for third day of U.S. government-mandated flight cuts
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
White House says Commanders naming new stadium after Trump would be "beautiful"
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and a depth of about 12 miles, struck off the coast of northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
FAA grounds MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
Trump admin. asks judge to allow U.S. to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
4 dead, 13 injured after police chase suspect crashes into Florida LGBTQ bar
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
Shots fired at Border Patrol agents in Chicago, DHS says
A driver fired shots at Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.