J&J says COVID-19 booster shot strengthens immunity
A second shot of its coronavirus vaccine offered ninefold increase in antibodies, drugmaker says.
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Doctor discusses COVID-19 cases in Louisiana
Louisiana has reported its highest number of COVID-related deaths in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic began. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief and chief academic officer at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Austin mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all service members
Austin had said earlier this month that he'd require service members to be vaccinated either upon FDA approval or by mid-September with a waiver from Biden.
Nebraska job ad for nurses touts lack of vaccine requirement
State lists "No mandated COVID-19 vaccination" as one of the "many great benefits" of its nursing jobs.
U.S. prepares for COVID booster shots
Three U.S. senators say they've tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. That comes as the Biden administration is preparing to roll out booster shots for millions of people who received the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House, and then CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more about what to expect..
Biden on COVID vaccines, Afghanistan withdrawal
President Biden urged companies to implement vaccination requirements for employees following the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's vaccine. Meanwhile his administration is ramping up the pace of evacuations from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31st deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Boston Globe Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin, and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the latest on divisions among Democrats over Mr. Biden's legislative agenda.
Governor Larry Hogan on vaccine approval
President Biden is calling on local and state leaders to step up their vaccine requirements after the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talks to “CBS This Morning” about his state's plans and why he's ""ready and willing"" to accept Afghan refugees.
What to know about getting a 3rd COVID vaccine shot
CVS, Walgreens and other chains are now offering a third dose, but most Americans will have to wait to get one.
Why we need COVID vaccines for kids under 12
The FDA's approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has cleared the way for more schools and businesses to issue vaccine mandates, but it's not yet approved for kids. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of this decision and the importance of getting vaccines authorized for children under 12.
FDA approves first COVID-19 vaccine
Now that the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine, many governments, companies and universities are pushing forward with vaccine mandates. CBS This Morning lead national correspondent David Begnaud talks with university students about how they feel about the mandates.
Fauci on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what the FDA approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine could mean for vaccine mandates and he talks about the latest COVID news.
Pentagon moving to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. troops
The move comes following the FDA giving full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Biden speaks on FDA approval of COVID vaccine
President Biden spoke about the nationwide vaccination effort after the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for the U.S. military and a growing number of companies and schools to require the shots. Jeff Pegues anchors this CBS News Special Report with senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and medical contributor Dr. David Agus.
Lawmakers seek update on vaccines for kids
Congressman Ro Khanna is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling on the FDA to release an update on when COVID-19 vaccines may be available for children under 12. Khanna, a Democrat from California, joined CBSN to talk about what they want to know as kids head back to school amid the ongoing pandemic.
Doctor on FDA approval of Pfizer's COVID vaccine
The FDA has granted full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and over. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, as associate professor of medicine in the infectious diseases department at University of Florida, joined CBSN to talk about the impact this could have.
Officials warn against using anti-parasite drug to treat COVID-19
The Mississippi state health department said at least 70% of recent calls have been related to ingesting ivermectin.
Pfizer's COVID vaccine gets full FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, a move that officials hope will help boost vaccination rates and enable more companies, schools and other organizations to require the vaccine. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN with more on the decision and the impact it's expected to have.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine expected
The FDA is aiming to fully approve the Pfizer vaccine by Monday, according to a New York Times report. Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss.
COVID surge straining health care system again
On Friday, the U.S. recorded nearly 146,000 new COVID-19 infections, up 37% in the last two weeks. The surge, fueled by the Delta variant, is once again stretching hospitals and other health care resources to their limits. Carter Evans reports.
University of Virginia disenrolls 238 students who did not get COVID vaccine
The university is requiring all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated before returning to its Charlottesville campus unless they have a medical or religious exemption.
Hospitals in the South are pushed to the brink
Florida has once again broken its record for COVID hospitalizations. The state could face shortages of health care workers as cases surge. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Georgia governor allows businesses to forego local COVID mandates
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said Thursday that he will continue to "protect both lives and livelihoods."
CDC director on future COVID vaccine boosters
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the agency is recommending coronavirus booster shots for eligible Americans as early as next month.
Black market for fake COVID vaccination cards goes mainstream
Researchers have detected a surge in counterfeit card sellers using popular apps like WhatsApp and PayPal.
Plans for COVID vaccine booster shots
Citing studies that show waning vaccine effectiveness in some patients over time, U.S. officials are rolling out plans for booster shots 8 months after the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBSN AM" with details.
Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continue as the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
These 40 airports could be impacted by FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
American dad and son die after being stung by swarm of wasps in Laos
Dan Owen and his son Cooper were attacked by the insects at the Green Jungle Park, as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Black boxes from UPS plane crash found as death toll rises to 12
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Zohran Mamdani won by shaking up NYC politics
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
Judge orders ICE to improve "serious conditions" at Chicago-area immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.