President Biden said on Monday the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, is "cause for concern," not a "cause for panic," and urged Americans to get vaccinated. While the strength of Omicron is still unknown, the CDC is already taking action and expanding vaccine guidance. Nancy Cordes reports.
Driver made at least six trips to remote area in Blount County, Alabama, to discard products headed to 450 people.
"This is the Frankenstein of mutations," Alex Sigal from the Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, said. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta met the scientists in the lab where Omicron was first discovered.
Yet support for vaccine mandates could wane if a court strikes down contested OSHA rule requiring shots or testing.
When it comes to finding online holiday shopping deals, Americans are not only competing against other people but also against automated "bots," software designed to quickly buy-up huge amounts of popular items and sell them at higher prices. As Mark Strassmann reports, it's a problem that's only grown worse since the pandemic began.
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the risk posed by the Omicron variant.
Variety's chief correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the exciting upcoming movies and TV shows this holiday season. She shares her top recommendations and which movies are getting early Oscar buzz.
The U.S. and other officials have been sounding the alarm over Russia amassing troops near its border with Ukraine.
Newly released evidence and testimony in the New York Attorney General's investigation into former Governor Andrew Cuomo included hours of video testimony from Cuomo and his accusers. It also revealed that the former governor's brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, was closely involved in his defense against charges of sexual misconduct. Jericka Duncan reports.
CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers reports from Times Square on how people can help on Giving Tuesday.
Residents are encouraged to wear masks in public and indoor settings where risk of spread is higher.
He tells Senate panel that the new COVID-19 variant could have an impact on economic activity and inflation.
Investigators were questioning Lennox over possible threats made to the staff member and security officer. They did not share the alleged threats.
Testimony began nearly three years after Jussie Smollett was accused of lying to Chicago police when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
Images from the January 6 assault feature a shirtless Chansley wearing red, white and blue face paint and a fur helmet and carrying an American flag as he marched through the halls of Congress.
After returning to Washington after a Thanksgiving recess, lawmakers must now address a slew of self-imposed deadlines.
Chris Cuomo has previously acknowledged involvement in his brother's response to allegations, but the new documents shed light on his day-to-day communications with a top aide to the governor.
Companies like Kraft Heinz have 45 days to submit documents related to pricing and profit margins, the FTC says.
Esper, who wrote about his time as Trump's Secretary of Defense, claims redactions demanded by the Pentagon after an "unusual" delay infringe on his constitutional rights.
Those who do not get vaccinated will be fined 100 euro ($113.66) every month until they receive the shot.
U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp said Congress did not authorize the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to enact the vaccine rule.
The British monarch no longer holds dominion over the tiny Caribbean nation, which marked its rise to republic status with a nod to "National Hero" Rihanna.
"This decision as it stands will have far-reaching negative consequences beyond Montgomery County and Pennsylvania," prosecutors said.
"Sooner or later, we're going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States," the president said.
The Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations, enhancing the virus' ability to infect the body.
