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Health Care
Remembering Captain Sir Tom Moore
Tributes are pouring in for Captain Sir Tom Moore, the World War II veteran who raised millions of dollars for Britain's health care service. He died Tuesday at age 100. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Digital eye strain during COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in people's average screen time usage. Doctors are now seeing more vision problems like dry eye, blurred vision and eye soreness. Dr. Christopher Starr, an ophthalmologist at Cornell Medicine, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the pandemic affects eye health and what can be done to help it.
Health workers scramble to save COVID vaccine
Quick-thinking health care workers across the country scramble to distribute vaccines before they expire. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the mad dash to save a dwindling supply of vaccines struggling to keep up with a growing demand.
Biden's executive orders on health care
President Biden signed another batch of executive orders Thursday, this time focused on health care coverage. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden signs executive actions on abortion policy, health care access
Mr. Biden has vowed to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, which was enacted while he was vice president.
U.S. funding restored for U.N. health agency
The Biden administration has repealed the so-called "Mexico City Policy," freeing up U.S. funding for agencies overseas that assist in family planning, including providing birth control and abortions. Former President Trump put the policy into effect in 2017, cutting off funding for several international programs, including the United Nations Population Fund. The fund's executive director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, spoke to CBSN about what the new funding will be used for and its impact on the agency's mission.
Biden signs executive orders on health care
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a series of health care-related directives he described as reversing "the damage" done by former President Trump, which included taking action to rescind and target anti-abortion rules and to reopen the federal health care exchange. The Washington Post's Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
Biden to sign orders on health care
President Biden is focusing on health care Thursday with a series of new executive orders, including reopening access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on what they will include.
Biden's executive orders on health, climate
President Joe Biden is taking steps to roll back some Trump-era health care policies. He's also using his executive authority to launch new government effort to fight climate change. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Some wealthy Americans accused of skipping vaccine line
Since the vaccine rollout began shipping in the U.S. in December, it is up to the individual states to determine who gets the vaccine.
Arizona's COVID-19 battle
Arizona is one of the nation's COVID-19 hotspots, as medical professionals there are pushed to their limits fighting for the lives of their growing number of patients. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. News' list of 100 "Best Jobs"
More than 40 of the top 100 jobs on U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the best professions for 2021 are in health care. Jobs were assessed based on a range of factors, including salary, work-life balance and projected industry growth.
In a pandemic, health care positions top "Best Jobs" list
Offering excellent pay, physician assistant leads U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of the best jobs in America.
New law requires hospital price transparency
Patients' Rights Advocate chairman and co-founder Cynthia Fisher joins CBSN to discuss a new health care law that says hospitals across the country must share information on their pricing, and why it may be a game-changer for the health care industry.
Demand for travel nurses doubles since spring
In the past two months, hospitalizations are more than three times what they were during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic and many hospitals are turning to travel nurses to fill staffing shortages. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” with a story of a travel nurse who has sacrificed being with her young children to be on the frontlines saving lives.
Video shows dire COVID crisis in California
As the coronavirus worsens across California, new video shows the stark reality of the pandemic in the region. CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports.
U.S. on track to see deadliest year ever
2020 is shaping up to be the deadliest year in U.S. history and it's largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing nationwide as airports are swarming with holiday travelers. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Adriana Diaz report on the latest surge and COVID vaccines. Then, Dr. Teresa Amato, director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN's Tom Hanson dives deeper into the vaccine distribution.
Coronavirus cases surge across U.S.
COVID cases are rising sharply in Tennessee and other states, as many people still say they plan to travel for the upcoming holidays despite warnings from health and government officials that another holiday surge could "completely break" the health system. National correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Extra Pfizer vaccine doses spur optimism
The FDA granted emergency authorization to Moderna's vaccine. An initial batch of six million doses will begin shipping out this weekend, and Moderna says it hopes to make up to 100 million doses available in the U.S. by March. It comes one week after the approval of Pfizer’s vaccine, which is already being administered. Errol Barnett was the first to report that some vials of the Pfizer vaccine contained extra doses, and is now showing how that was enough to vaccinate even more health care workers and staff at one Cleveland hospital.
Vice President Mike Pence gets vaccinated on live TV
President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will receive their first dose of the vaccine on Monday.
LA mayor says daughter has COVID
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Thursday announced he and his wife are quarantining after learning that their 9-year-old daughter tested positive for the coronavirus. Watch his remarks.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine
A second coronavirus vaccine could begin shipping this weekend that will provide millions of additional doses to Americans. This comes as the U.S. sets another deadly record as the pandemic surges. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
NFL to invite vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wants to "honor and thank health care workers for their extraordinary service during pandemic."
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Senate talks over ending shutdown continue after Democrats' election wins
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won't seek reelection in key midterm race
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats' efforts to win a House majority.
Mamdani's election draws celebration, pride and anger around the world
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
Judge in Comey case admonishes DOJ for "indict first, investigate second"
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said Wednesday that he was concerned by the Justice Department's "highly unusual" handling of the case by moving to "indict first, investigate second."
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing 9; black boxes found
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Man arrested after groping Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on street
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a drunk man near the government seat is an assault on all women.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.