California deputy DA who opposed vaccine mandate dies of COVID
Just weeks before her death, Ernby spoke at an anti-vaccine rally, reportedly saying, "there's nothing that matters more than our freedoms right now."
Just weeks before her death, Ernby spoke at an anti-vaccine rally, reportedly saying, "there's nothing that matters more than our freedoms right now."
The CDC stands by its latest advice, allowing people with COVID to isolate for just five days despite skyrocketing case numbers. Also, President Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its order of Pfizer’s anti-viral pill to treat COVID. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
The moves come amid the COVID surge and are the latest developments in the long-running dispute over control of the schools in the nation's third largest district.
"We knew there were going to be thousands of protesters. And we knew there were gonna be extremists there," the official said.
A real-life "Lassie" helped police track down two people who had been ejected and seriously hurt in a rollover crash.
With the Beijing Olympics looming, China sticks to draconian policies to keep coronavirus in check, locking down another city over just 3 asymptomatic cases.
Lina Sardar Khil disappeared in San Antonio late last month. Her father says the family came to the U.S. from Afghanistan because they saw it as safe.
Trooper James Horton was responding to help his brother, Trooper John Horton, with a traffic stop when he lost control and hit the stopped patrol vehicle.
Morell offers his analysis of two top global threats: Russia's military aggression toward Ukraine and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The announcement came the day after the deadline they were given. They can return, but only if they get vaccinated. They make up about 1% of the Mayo Clinic's workforce.
U.S. military says the launch posed no threat, but "highlights the destabilizing impact" of Kim Jong Un's weapons program, which has neighbor Japan rethinking its defense-only stance.
In response, the nation's third largest school district said classes will be called off but schools will be kept open, as the long-running dispute over control of the schools intensifies.
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Spencer Elden, who appeard nude as a baby on the album cover, sued the surviving band members and Kurt Cobain's estate alleging the image amounted to child pornography.
And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invoked January 6 and said the Senate would vote on changing filibuster to pass a stalled voting rights bill.
In the U.K., COVID cases are rising, inflation is up and energy prices could rise by 50% in the new year. Simon Bates has more in his segment London Calling.
U.S. tops one million daily COVID cases; How empathy can help heal a divided nation
President Biden and Vice President Harris are preparing to deliver remarks on Thursday, exactly one year after the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Alex Gangitano, White House correspondent for The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss the administration's plans.
Hundreds of families in Colorado are starting the new year salvaging what remains of their homes, after Thursday's devastating wildfires. At least seven people were hurt, but there have been no reported deaths. Over 500 homes are feared destroyed. President Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in the region to deliver federal assistance to those affected. Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins CBSN to discuss the recovery efforts.
President Biden addresses Omicron variant; U.S. expands Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy
Many European nations are starting off the new year with new COVID-19 measures in place, as the Omicron variant drives the number of cases up. Meanwhile, Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after mass protests against a recent deal he made to share power with the army. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM on these and other international stories.
Thursday will mark one year since pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, temporarily interrupting the confirmation of the Electoral College results. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest, including that members of the committee said they have "firsthand testimony" that Ivanka Trump tried to get her father to take action as the violence unfolded.
More than a year after the 2020 presidential election, many election officials say they still face threats and harassment from those upset about the results. Some say they feel unsafe doing their jobs. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise just before the Christmas holiday as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads. Some countries in Europe are reentering lockdowns because of the variant. Debra Alferone reports on the recent surge. Then, New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said he could not vote for President Biden's social spending plan, which could doom the bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.