Meet the group of teens fighting to stop COVID vaccine misinformation
Those under 17 years old are the least vaccinated of any eligible age group able to receive a COVID vaccine.
Those under 17 years old are the least vaccinated of any eligible age group able to receive a COVID vaccine.
A 15% hike in nutritional aid ends next month. Experts say that will increase food insecurity for millions of Americans.
It's the second time in less than a month that the Georgia Republican has been suspended for posting misinformation about COVID-19.
A sheriff's office said no injuries have been reported and a suspect hasn't been found.
According to a study of nearly 480,000 health care workers out of South Africa, the single-dose vaccine from Johnson and Johnson is up to 71% effective at protecting against severe illness and hospitalization from the Delta variant of COVID-19, and 96% effective at preventing death. Dr. Dyan Hes joined CBSN to discuss the latest data and its impact on vaccination efforts.
A new book explores how Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has changed the automotive industry. Tim Higgins, author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of a Century," joined CBSN to discuss how Tesla combined a vision of Silicon Valley with the "harsh reality of Detroit."
A total of 70 senators appear poised to carry a big bipartisan infrastructure package to passage, with lawmakers eager to tap new spending for their states and show voters back home they can deliver. Washington Post congressional reporter Rhonda Colvin joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with analysis ahead of the much-anticipated vote.
The Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan today. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN with a look at what we can expect.
Southern hospitals swamped with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients; Next child tax credit coming this week
Rapper Lil Xan started taking benzos when he was 18 to treat what he described as "intense anxiety." Eventually, his usage ballooned to roughly 50 times his initial prescription.
Rapper Lil Xan started taking benzos when he was 18 to treat what he described as "intense anxiety." Eventually, his usage ballooned to roughly 50 times his initial prescription.
Attorney and women's rights advocate Roberta Kaplan stepped down as chair of the Time's Up board of directors following revelations that she aided Governor Andrew Cuomo's office in its effort to discredit one of his accusers. Jodi Kantor, CBS News culture and gender contributor and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Some Texas schools are requiring masks for the start of school, in defiance of Governor Greg Abbott's order. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with the superintendent of Dallas ISD.
Rita Glavin is Governor Andrew Cuomo's outside counsel.
A Chinese court upholds a death sentence for a Canadian man. Greece's prime minister apologizes as wildfires burn throughout the country. And a herd of elephants roaming in China head home. Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with a roundup of international headlines.
The U.S. will require active-duty service members to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus starting mid-September or once the vaccine receives final FDA approval. In a statement supporting the move, President Biden said being vaccinated will ensure the military force is ready to operate anywhere in the world. Weijia Jiang has more.
The calls for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign are growing as the New York State Assembly moves forward with plans for impeachment proceedings over sexual harassment accusations and a range of other issues. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates Joins "CBSN AM" to discuss what's at stake and how soon an impeachment trial could happen.
Doctors are increasingly concerned about the COVID-19 Delta variant’s impact on children. The number of kids hospitalized with the virus has been rising over the past few weeks, as officials also try to increase vaccination rates among teens and adults. Riley Griffin, a health care reporter for Bloomberg News, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss.
The United States is back to hitting record numbers of coronavirus patients as the Delta variant spreads. Plus, hospitals are seeing an alarming number of children being hospitalized. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBSN AM" with more details.
A new U.S. News and World Report finds that minorities are underrepresented in roughly 4 out of 5 U.S. hospitals among insured patients who had access to common elective services. U.S. Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins “CBS This Morning” to break down why this is happening and what can be done about it.
After weeks of delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that's a key part of President Biden's economic recovery plan. CBS News congressional reporter Jack Turman joins "CBSN AM" to talk about who will get the most credit for this rare act of cross-aisle legislating.
Eye On Earth: The Kenyan capital of Nairobi is swimming in plastic. It produces 500 metric tonnes of plastic waste every day. Debora Patta meets a young Kenyan scientist dedicated to eradicating the pollution problem by turning plastic waste into paving bricks, both stronger and cheaper than conventional bricks.
Some teenagers are taking it upon themselves to get their age group vaccinated. Adriana Diaz shows how some Philadelphia teens are debunking false vaccine rumors that pop up on social media.
U.S. Military launches airstrikes on Taliban targets as Afghan forces struggle to contain the militants advance across the country ahead of complete US/ NATO troop withdrawal later this month. Charlie D'Agata has the details.
COVID cases are rising amongst children with doctors reporting the biggest spike of infections in kids since the start of the pandemic. Also, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo refuses to resign as impeachment looms. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.