Chicago police union fights vaccine mandate
A judge in Illinois filed a temporary restraining order against Chicago police union president John Catanzara amid a vaccine battle between the union and the city. Nancy Chen reports.
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CDC director on Omicron, vaccine mandates
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of the weekend's deadly tornadoes on the spread of COVID-19 in hard-hit areas. Plus, the latest on the Omicron variant, and what she thinks is the next phase of the pandemic.
School districts tackling spread of COVID-19
School systems across the U.S. are beginning to require students involved in school sports or other extra-curricular activities to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Eligible students within the Los Angeles Unified School District who do not have a qualified exemption need to be fully vaccinated by Halloween. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Canada trucker protest continues
Protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates staged by Canadian truckers have paralyzed the nation's capital of Ottawa and are nearing the two-week mark, with no end in sight. Janet Shamlian reports.
COVID cases spike across European countries
The rate of COVID transmission across Europe is of "grave concern," the World Health Organization said Thursday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke with WHO's regional director of Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, who warns vaccines are not enough, and that we must continue to wear masks, wash our hands and socially distance.
Novak Djokovic on being unvaccinated
Novak Djokovic is defending his decision to remain unvaccinated from COVID-19 even if it means missing his shot at being the most successful men's tennis player in history. CBS News' Chris Livesay looks at Djokovic's statement in a BBC News interview where the 20-time Grand Slam winner says he is willing to pay the price to defend his right to choose what he puts into his body.
Hospitals overwhelmed as COVID cases rise
There is a new push for booster shots as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in at least 42 states. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Biden rolls out sweeping vaccine requirements
Under President Biden's new executive order, businesses with more than 100 employees must require their workers to get vaccinated or face weekly testing. But it's already prompting threats of a lawsuit from Republican politicians and concern from some labor unions. Nancy Cordes reports.
Pfizer releases antiviral pill study results
Pfizer Inc. said Friday that initial study results show its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.
New York vaccine mandate goes into effect
New York state's vaccine mandate for all medical workers is now in effect, potentially putting 83,000 workers at risk of termination. Hospitals across the state say they support the mandate, but some are confronting staffing shortages as a result. Errol Barnett reports.
Dr. David Agus talks Omicron spread
Average daily COVID-19 cases hit a new record high in the U.S., topping 300,000 last week. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the Omicron variant, CDC isolation guidelines and coronavirus vaccine boosters for kids ages 12 to 15.
Magic Johnson talks NBA and vaccines
As the NBA prepares to celebrate its 75th season, it's tapped Magic Johnson to serve as a season-long ambassador. The basketball legend sits down with Lilia Luciano to talk about the league, its legacy, and why NBA players need to get vaccinated.
FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna booster
Many Americans who received a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could soon have access to a booster shot, after an FDA advisory panel unanimously endorsed a third dose. The panel will consider if a booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is needed for those who received the single-dose vaccine. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
WHO endorses historic first malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization has endorsed the first-ever vaccine to prevent malaria. As Debora Patta reports, the infectious disease kills around half a million people each year, mainly in Africa, and over half of those deaths are in young children.
FDA to vote on Pfizer booster safety
An FDA advisory committee will meet today to discuss the safety and efficacy of Pfizer's booster vaccine. The move comes as debate heats up over who should receive a third dose to protect against the coronavirus, and when. Ed O'Keefe reports.
COVID cases surge as testing lags
The Omicron variant is sending COVID-19 cases skyrocketing and thousands of children to the hospital. Infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm joins “CBS Mornings” to explain why it's not too late to get vaccinated, and why it's still important to, even though Omicron may be less deadly than the Delta variant.
Latest on employer COVID vaccine mandates
Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS Mornings" to shares his thoughts on employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates, pending vaccine authorization for young children and the final push against the coronavirus.
First responders quit over mandates
Hundreds of first responders are leaving the workforce due to the COVID vaccine mandate. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Vaccine inequality and COVID variants
Scientists have been warning the world for months that in order to keep COVID-19 from mutating, vaccines need to be distributed to all populations. CBS News' Debora Patta looks at how the inequality of vaccine availability and distribution may have led to the Omicron variant.
Charlize Theron on fighting vaccine hesitancy
Academy award winner Charlize Theron is joining the Ford Foundation in the fight against COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and misinformation in the Global South. Theron explains to Jonathan Vigliotti why she's committed to raising awareness in vulnerable communities about the dangers of COVID-19.
Dogs help calm kids getting vaccines
With the COVID vaccine approved for kids between the ages of 5 and 11, children across the country are rolling up their sleeves. But as many of them are frightened of needles, Jamie Yuccas visited a clinic in San Diego and met a golden retriever, named "Tank," who is helping ease the pain.
Biden to unveil new 6-step COVID-19 strategy
President Biden is expected to deliver remarks announcing a new six-step strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19 and boost vaccinations. Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House.
Strategies to lower kids' vaccine pain
COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 may soon be authorized. Dr. Tara Narula shows us how one program uses science and technology to help families decrease fear and anxiety about needles.
Canadian truckers continue vaccine protests
This morning marks the fifth day that one of the nation's most important trade routes remains closed as Canadian protestors blockade the ambassador bridge. Now, the protests have now spread globally from a blockade outside the New Zealand parliament to a trucker convoy making its way across France.
Parents sue over mask mandate ban in Florida
As kids make up more than a quarter of new COVID-19 cases and less than half of eligible kids are vaccinated, the debate over mask mandates in schools is heating up. Omar Villafranca spoke to one family suing the Florida governor, the state's Department of Education and several school districts for banning mask mandates.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.