COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets boost from Walgreens and Uber
The initiative will begin in Chicago, with plans to eventually expand to other cities like Houston, Atlanta and El Paso.
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Uber and Walgreens partner on vaccine equity
Only on "CBS This Morning," Walgreens and Uber reveal a new partnership to give people in underserved communities free rides to their vaccine appointments. Walgreens' VP of Pharmacy Rina Shah and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discuss how people can get vaccinated at their local Walgreens, and how they plan to reach vulnerable communities.
Alleged fake pharmacists' 745K prescriptions
California investigators say a woman posed as a Walgreens pharmacist and pharmacy manager for a decade.
CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Walgreens taps Starbucks executive Roz Brewer as CEO
Former chief operating officer for the coffee chain will become the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company.
Drugstore giants rush to hire for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
CVS, Walgreens and Kroger among those hiring as large chains ready to play part in nationwide immunization effort.
Walgreens to administer a COVID-19 vaccine
Rick Gates, senior vice president of pharmacy and healthcare at Walgreens, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the company's plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, including to long-term care facilities.
More stores to stop locking up beauty items aimed at black women
Walgreens and CVS Health announced they would join Walmart in no longer locking up the products.
Walgreens to offer drive-thru coronavirus tests in 7 states
Drugstore chain says it'll deliver results in less than 15 minutes to as many as 3,000 people a day.
Phony Walgreens pharmacist filed 745,000 prescriptions
Drugstore chain will pay $7.5 million to settle charges that a California employees impersonated a pharmacist.
Sushi, salads and spring rolls recalled on listeria fears
Products are sold in 31 states and Washington, D.C., by Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Walgreens and other retailers.
Potentially dangerous chemical found in heartburn pill Zantac
CBS News investigation reveals that there might not be just an "impurity" — but something much more serious
Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cig sales
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
Walmart pulls Zantac amid growing worries over cancer link
Retailer is suspending all over-the-counter ranitidine products, including Zantac and Equate, following FDA alert
Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial set to start in summer 2020
If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines
Senators press Walgreens to kick its nicotine habit
FDA says the drugstore chain has the worst record among pharmacies in cracking down on sales to minors
Walgreens tops list for illegal cigarette sales to minors
FDA says the drugstore chain has racked up nearly 1,800 violations for selling tobacco products to children
Phony pharmacist gave out 745,000 prescriptions, authorities say
She posed as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager for years in three California Walgreens stores, a state investigation finds
Florida sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales
Pam Bondi announced she has added the companies to a state-court lawsuit filed last spring against Purdue Pharma
California salad source ID'd in tainted McDonald's lettuce
Nearly 400 people in 15 states sickened by parasite in an outbreak connected to salads sold by the fast-food chain
Kroger threatens to ban Visa cards
Largest U.S. grocery chain may expand move by California subsidiary to stop taking Visa's plastic
Why Amazon is diving into health care
The purchase of online pharmacy PillPack makes Amazon a force for change in a $3.5 trillion industry ripe for a shakeup
Walgreens earnings in Q3 beat expectations
America's largest drugstore chain reported better-than-expected earnings two days after it joined the Dow
Pharmacist refuses to fill woman's prescription to end pregnancy
Nicole Arteaga said the pharmacist told her he couldn't do it for ethical reasons
Pharmacist's ethical refusal to fill meds
An Arizona woman is putting a public spotlight on a Walgreen's pharmacist who she says wouldn't give her a prescription to end her pregnancy. Nicole Arteaga says her doctor prescribed the medication after determining she would have a miscarriage, but the pharmacist told her he couldn't do it for ethical reasons. The company said in a statement: "Our policy allows pharmacists to step away from filling a prescription for which they have a moral objection. At the same time, they are also required to refer the prescription to another pharmacist or manager on duty to meet the patient's needs in a timely manner." CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
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Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time
The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump appeals criminal conviction in "hush money" case
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans.
House GOP report urges DOJ investigation into Biden's autopen use
The GOP majority report criticized Biden's autopen use, but did not offer clear evidence that aides conspired to enact policies without his knowledge.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Airlines feeding air traffic controllers as they miss first paychecks
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.