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Merriam-Webster picks its 2021 word of the year
The U.S. dictionary of record says lookups for the word increased 1,048% this year, and it's a word that "really represents two different stories."
Full Interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci looks back on COVID-19 response
Dr. Fauci sits down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan for a wide-ranging discussion on the pandemic.
Fauci warns of "potential" for new COVID-19 wave
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. could face a resurgence of virus cases without more intensive vaccination and booster efforts.
Public health experts warn of Omicron variant spread
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Transcript: Amazon's Dave Clark on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Amazon CEO, Worldwide Consumer, Dave Clark that aired Sunday, November 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, November 28, 2021.
Omicron variant prompts new restrictions
The emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has countries reimposing some restrictions to limit the spread. Travel is also being limited once again. Debora Patta has more from South Africa where the variant was first detected.
Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if new COVID variant is in U.S.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
Biden says new variant underscores need for vaccines
The Biden administration is restricting travel from several countries as concerns grow about a new COVID variant. Weijia Jiang reports.
WHO identifies new COVID variant of concern
The World Health Organization is concerned about a new COVID variant, named Omicron, that was first discovered in South Africa. The news of a new variant rattled investors, leading the Dow to suffer its worst day of the year. Debora Patta has the latest.
New COVID variant sparks travel bans and an anxious wait for data
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
South Africa identifies new coronavirus variant
Scientists have discovered a potentially dangerous new variant of the coronavirus in South Africa. Researchers there are trying to reverse-engineer the Moderna vaccine with the blessings of the World Health Organization. Debora Patta reports.
Scientists warn of COVID surge following holidays
More than 53 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year. Medical officials say they are worried that holiday gatherings could cause a spike in infections. A new forecast from the CDC predicts that COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths will be on the rise over the next few weeks. Intensive care physician Dr. Lakshmana Swamy joins CBSN to discuss.
Health officials urge COVID caution for holiday
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, health officials are urging people to take precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Nikki Battiste shares more.
WorldView: COVID mandates spark violent protests
Vaccine mandates have sparked violent protests across the French Caribbean. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN AM from Rome with more on that story and other international headlines.
Canada becomes first country to fully approve Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The full authorization makes Canada the first country to do so for Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine.
Scientists work to decode Moderna's COVID vaccine to help Africa
Only 5% of Africans are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, thanks largely to big pharmaceutical companies supplying wealthy nations first. Rebels in lab coats are trying to redress the imbalance.
U.S. to expand vaccine requirements to all land border crossers: AP
The broader rule, for essential, nonresident travelers, will take effect in January and apply to all non-U.S. nationals, the AP says.
Delta variant makes up 99% of U.S. COVID cases
COVID-19 cases are surging in several parts of the U.S. ahead of the holidays. Infections are also rising among children. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Hiral Tipirneni joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Doctor on booster shots, rise in COVID cases
Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines including rising pediatric cases.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll in 2021
Coronavirus cases are rising in more than 30 states ahead of Thanksgiving. It comes as the White House reports about 3 million Americans received a third dose over the weekend following the FDA's authorization of both Moderna and Pfizer's booster for all adults. Vice Dean of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Joshua Sharfstein joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Majority of federal workers complying with vaccine rule
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine before a Monday deadline set by President Biden. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Austria back under COVID lockdown amid angry protests across Europe
New restrictions to control the coronavirus, including a looming vaccine mandate in Austria, have sparked large protests across the continent, including some that have turned violent.
Vaccine order looms for most federal workers
As the U.S. seeks to boost the numbers of Americans vaccinated, November 22 is the deadline for most federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Rebecca Rainey, employment and immigration reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the current status of vaccine requirements.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.
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.