Meet the police dogs sniffing out COVID-19 at Massachusetts schools
In 2021, Huntah and Duke became the first law enforcement K9s in the country trained to detect the virus.
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Japan asks U.S. troops to stay on their bases due to COVID surge
American forces have been criticized due to a spike in cases in areas where they're based in large numbers, including Okinawa and Iwakuni, both in southern Japan.
Italy requiring everyone over 50 to get a COVID vaccine
Some 78% of Italy's population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and about 36% have received a booster shot.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters down to age 12
The move follows the FDA's authorization earlier this week and an hours-long meeting of the CDC's outside advisers.
Workers at unionized Starbucks walk off the job over COVID issues
Six employees who'd been scheduled to work formed a picket line outside the Buffalo, N.Y. store, leading Starbucks to close it for the day, the company said. Three other employees had remained inside.
"IHU" variant "on our radar" but not a threat, WHO says
it's unusual that a variant identified in France more than a month ago should be seizing so many headlines this week.
NYC mayor on COVID, crime and why workers must return to office
Eric Adams was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City on Saturday
Djokovic denied entry to Australia
Top tennis player Novak Djokovic's Australian visa was canceled over a COVID vaccination dispute. "Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders," the Australian prime minister said.
COVID cases and hospitalizations break records
The U.S. is setting new records of daily coronavirus infections with nearly 3.9 million confirmed cases in the past seven days. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent COVID-19 surge nationwide and CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has the latest on classes being canceled at Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday. Then, Dr. Sujan Gogu, a family medicine, sports and pain medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with analysis.
Japan turns to robot pets to combat loneliness
Japan has long had a reputation for being robot-obsessed. It is now, in increasing numbers, turning to so-called "companion robots," AI-packed androids that exist simply to make us happy — or less lonely in COVID times. Lucy Craft spoke to the inventors and people ready to embrace "man's best robot friend."
CDC adds test option to end COVID isolation
The CDC has added a testing option to end COVID isolation. Infectious disease expert Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain why the change was made and how it could impact the pandemic.
Abigail Breslin slams commenter who criticized her for wearing a mask
Breslin, whose father died from COVID last year, hit back at an Instagram user who called her a "pathetic loser."
Health and wellness tech stars at CES 2022
CES 2022 officially kicked off Wednesday in Las Vegas, despite events beginning earlier in the week. Some headlining trends at the world's largest annual technology show include health, wellness and food technology. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss.
Classes again canceled for Chicago Public Schools on Thursday
The moves come amid the COVID surge and are the latest developments in the long-running dispute over control of the schools in the nation's third largest district.
COVID concerns close Chicago public schools
A Chicago teachers union and the city are negotiating new COVID-related health protocols after teachers voted to return to remote learning amid a surge in cases. Charlie De Mar reports.
CDC recommends boosters for kids 12-15
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommended COVID booster shots for younger teens. Meanwhile, the Grammy Awards were postponed amid a surge in cases. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
1/4: Red and Blue
President Biden addresses Omicron variant; U.S. expands Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy
Sundance Film Festival to be held online amid COVID-19 surge
It is the second year in a row that the festival will be held virtually.
Critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates dies
A deputy district attorney in Southern California's Orange County died of complications from COVID-19. Kelly Ernby was a vocal critic of vaccine and mask orders. Sara Donchey of CBS Los Angeles reports.
CDC panel weighs wider booster eligibility
A Centers for Disease and Control panel is meeting to discuss expanding eligibility for booster shots to children 12 to 15 years old. Immunocompromised kids 5 and older are now eligible for a third dose. The CDC declined Tuesday to add a testing requirement at the end of the newly shortened 5-day isolation requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19. Dr. Julie Morita joins CBSN to discuss the science behind those decisions.
CDC clarifies isolation guidelines
After facing backlash, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have clarified COVID-19 isolation recommendations, endorsing a five-day quarantine period and an optional test as well as shortening the time frame between the second Pfizer vaccine dose and the booster shot from six to five months. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
Biden warns some unvaccinated will "needlessly die"
President Joe Biden offered a stark warning Tuesday to Americans who are refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang is at the White House and joins CBSN AM to talk about the latest on the administration's response to the coronavirus.
French leader vows to make life "miserable" for COVID vaccine refusers
Using rather pointed rhetoric, President Emmanuel Macron says the only way to reduce the "tiny minority" refusing the vaccine, is by "bugging them" into action.
Record-breaking COVID cases in Florida causing strain in hospitals
An average of more than 550,000 Americans are testing positive every day, about 10% of them are in Florida
California deputy DA who opposed vaccine mandate dies of COVID
Just weeks before her death, Ernby spoke at an anti-vaccine rally, reportedly saying, "there's nothing that matters more than our freedoms right now."
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King greets Trump for U.K. state visit under shadow of Epstein scandal
Trump is receiving the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Spirit Airlines flight warned to move farther from Air Force One over Long Island
Air traffic controllers urgently and repeatedly ordered the pilots of a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One over Long Island, New York as Air Force One took President Trump and others to a state visit to the U.K.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" of reduced vaccine access
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
"Act of terror" at FBI Pittsburgh field office prompts search for Penn Hills man
The FBI is searching for Donald Henson, of Penn Hills, who is accused of ramming his car into the Pittsburgh field office entrance gate.
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Cardi B on expecting baby with Stefon Diggs and falling in love again
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Gold worth $700,000 stolen from Paris's Natural History Museum
A break-in was detected on Tuesday, with the intruders reportedly using an angle grinder and a blow torch to force their way into the river-side complex.
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed to the killing in text to his roommate, prosecutor says
Court documents show the suspect's roommate found a note in their apartment that read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.