France's famed Bogdanoff twins die of COVID after rejecting vaccines
The controversial duo rose to fame with a science-themed TV show, but the unmistakable twins wouldn't put their trust in the vaccines that might have saved their lives.
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Kroger and Walmart hike the price of COVID-19 home tests
A deal with the White House to forego profits has expired, making tests costlier — if they are even in stock.
Seth Meyers tests positive for COVID-19
Meyers said he feels "fine," which he attributed to being vaccinated and getting a booster shot.
CDC says COVID test before ending isolation is "best approach"
Some public health experts had criticized the agency for not requiring testing at the end of a shortened isolation.
China locks down entire cities over tiny COVID outbreaks
With the Beijing Olympics looming, China sticks to draconian policies to keep coronavirus in check, locking down another city over just 3 asymptomatic cases.
Mayo Clinic fires 700 unvaccinated employees — about 1% of its workforce
They can return, but only if they get vaccinated. Almost all of Mayo Clinic's 73,000 workers complied with the COVID vaccine policy.
U.S. tops one million daily COVID cases
More than one million new COVID cases were reported Monday, a new single-day record for the U.S. Hospitalizations and childhood infections are also setting pandemic records. Omar Villafranca reports.
COVID cases, inflation and taxes rise in U.K.
In the U.K., COVID cases are rising, inflation is up and energy prices could rise by 50% in the new year. Simon Bates has more in his segment London Calling.
Schools nationwide struggle with COVID surge
While more than 2,000 K-12 schools have already closed or moved to remote learning, millions of kids are still heading back to class on Monday, as America's major school systems learn to deal with the uncertainty of the pandemic. Tom Hanson reports.
Judge strikes down president's vaccine mandate
A federal judge has ruled that President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the federal Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID. Meanwhile, the Omicron variant surges through America, as daily cases surpass 386,000.
Holiday air travel up 184% last year from 2020
The rush to return home is turning into a nightmare as millions of Americans try to navigate full freeways and jam-packed airports, compounded with bad weather and Omicron-fueled staff shortages.
Biden talks Omicron COVID variant in speech
President Biden once again encouraged Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots in an address about the Omicron COVID-19 variant on Tuesday. Plus, the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection confirms it is requesting to speak with Sean Hannity. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Sokols and Boston Globe national political reporter Jess Bidgood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Education secretary on keeping schools open
President Joe Biden says he wants all schools to stay open despite concerns over the highly contagious Omicron variant. A growing number of school districts are adjusting their return from the holiday break because of COVID-19 outbreaks and staffing shortages. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste to discuss what his office is doing to help schools navigate the pandemic.
Biden unveils new effort to fight Omicron
President Biden says his administration is doubling its order of Pfizer's new COVID-19 antiviral pill from 10 million to 20 million as the Omicron variant ravages the U.S. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more headlines from the White House.
U.S. shatters record for new COVID cases
The U.S. recorded more than one million new COVID-19 infections on Monday. According to the CDC, the fast-spreading Omicron variant accounts for an estimated 95% of all cases. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the country's recent surge. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Hiral Tipirneni joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Air travel issues continue in the U.S.
As winter weather pummels parts of the country and coronavirus cases surge, air travelers across the U.S. are still trying to get home from their holiday trips. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN AM with the latest.
WorldView: Europe imposes new COVID measures
Many European nations are starting off the new year with new COVID-19 measures in place, as the Omicron variant drives the number of cases up. Meanwhile, Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after mass protests against a recent deal he made to share power with the army. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM on these and other international stories.
GOP governors use stimulus funds
Republican governors are using the funds from the $350 billion set aside for state and local aid in President Biden's stimulus bill for projects to better their states, despite criticizing the legislation. Alan Rappeport, an economic policy reporter for The New York Times, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain.
Manchin pulls support for social spending bill
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said he could not vote for President Biden's social spending plan, which could doom the bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
How antiviral pills could alter the pandemic
The FDA has authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral pill for emergency use. Dr. Jodie Guest joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the state of the pandemic.
U.S. battles uptick in COVID cases as Omicron spreads
The FDA has authorized Pfizer booster shots for a select group of children. Vanderbilt University Medical Center professor Dr. William Schaffner joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest U.S. efforts to combat COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.
COVID causes airport cancellations for third day
Thousands eager to take flights faced cancellations and delays as airlines struggle with staff shortages. Both Delta and United airlines are pointing to the Omicron variant as the reason for complications. Lilia Luciano has the story.
COVID-19 surges across the country
Research shows that the Omicron variant is highly transmissible but is less likely to cause severe health complications. Tom Hansen has more.
U.S. doubling and accelerating order of Pfizer antiviral pills
President Biden announced the increase and acceleration of the order on Tuesday.
Omicron now 95% of new COVID infections in U.S., CDC estimates
The once-dominant Delta variant now makes up only a small fraction of cases around the country.
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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.
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Watch Live: Ousted CDC director testifies on RFK Jr.'s demands, "real risk" to vaccine access
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry are testifying before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
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.
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Watch Live: FBI's Patel testifies at House hearing in aftermath of Kirk shooting
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Suspect in custody after alleged "Targeted attack" at FBI Pittsburgh field office
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.
Obama says America is at "inflection point" amid political violence
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
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.
These airports were ranked best in North America
J.D. Power released its annual rankings of the best airports in North America, based on facilities, food and other key metrics.