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With various countries in Europe seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization warns that as many as 500,000 people may die by next spring. Now European countries are turning to stricter restrictions. Imtiaz Tyab has the story.
The CEO of BioNTech says the coronavirus vaccine it developed with Pfizer may need to be adapted to be more effective against the Omicron variant, cases of which have been confirmed in at least five U.S. states. Pulmonary specialist Dr. Len Horovitz joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the potential for a new vaccine and how people can best protect themselves.
Despite some concerns about the Omicron variants impact on an already fragile stock market, President Biden said he's not at all worried about the possible fall. Weijia Jiang reports.
The U.S. on Monday will join the European Union in imposing strict new travel restrictions on South Africa and several other countries in response to the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. Debora Patta reports.
With little information to go on at the moment, scientists are assessing just how dangerous the newest COVID-19 variant is. Meanwhile, cases are surging in parts of the U.S. with lagging vaccination rates. Lilia Luciano has more.
The Department of Labor said the economy added only 210,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Greene to discuss the numbers.
All U.S. service members must be fully vaccinated by Monday. With 91% of all members vaccinated, the Marines have the lowest vaccination rate of all service branches. David Martin reports.
A court acquitted a coach accused of domestic violence against Olympic judo champion Margaux Pinot, sparking outrage in France. Pinot had accused her partner and trainer Alain Schmitt of punching and attempting to strangle her during an altercation over the weekend. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other international stories making headlines.
The U.S. economy added 210,000 jobs in November, according to the Labor Department, fewer than expected in what many economists are calling a "disappointing" jobs report. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the "Troubled Asset Relief Program" during the Obama administration, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the U.S. economy.
At least five U.S. states have confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant so far: California, Hawaii, Colorado, Minnesota and New York, CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss what these cases of the new strain can tell us and how you can protect yourself.
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
As early as next week, the Biden administration will be responsible for enforcing a Trump-era policy that requires asylum-seekers wait outside the U.S. for their court appearances. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the program, as well as new data that shows only a small percentage of migrants are being offered COVID-19 vaccinations while in U.S. custody.
President Biden has unveiled a new strategy to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures are designed to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant, which has now been confirmed in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to analyze the president's plan.
President Biden unveiled amended travel restrictions, free at-home testing and an expansion of the national vaccine and booster campaign after cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been reported in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in California, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the president's plan and nation's fight against the coronavirus.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
The latest coronavirus variant --Omicron -- is spreading and like the U.S., the UK is preparing for the worst. CBS News contributor Simon Bates explains in the latest installment of London Calling.
The number of first-time jobless claims increased for the first time since September, to 222,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reports. Four Republican-led states are amending the rules to allow workers who quit their jobs, or get fired, over refusing to comply with company-mandated vaccines to collect unemployment benefits. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
One case involves a man who traveled to New York City for a convention attended by over 50,000.
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
The U.S. is taking additional steps to protect Americans against COVID-19 and the new Omicron coronavirus variant in the months ahead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a preview of the action plan expected to be announced by the White House later on Thursday.
The Biden administration is set to announce new measures Thursday aimed at curbing COVID-19 after the first-known U.S. case of the Omicron variant was reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the individual who tested positive for the newly discovered variant recently returned to Northern California after taking a trip to South Africa. According to health officials, the individual is vaccinated and displaying mild symptoms. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.
The U.S. may soon be implementing new testing requirements for travelers entering the U.S. amid growing concerns over the new COVID Omicron variant. This week a panel of FDA advisers voted to endorse Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill for high-risk individuals. Infectious diseases physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and chair of that FDA panel, Dr. Lindsey Baden, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Health authorities in California have confirmed the first U.S. case of COVID-19 linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports on efforts to surveil for new cases of Omicron. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow President Trump to fire Lisa Cook from her position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting to discuss and vote on hepatitis B and measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccines for children.
Trump's visit to Britain moved from royal spectacle to politics on day 2, as he and the U.K.'s Keir Starmer discussed the Gaza and Ukraine wars and other issues.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt the show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Judge Timothy Kelly wrote that the administration's argument that it was trying to reunite a group of Guatemalan kids with family members "crumbled like a house of cards."
The two companies will team up to work on custom data centers as well as PC products.
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.