The U.S. begins 2022 with record-high new coronavirus cases. The nation reported more than 2 million new cases over the past seven days, beating the previous record of 1.7 million set last January. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin gives Bradley Blackburn an update on CBSN.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is broadcasting a live feed of the rescue on its Facebook page.
Saturday marked New York City Mayor Eric Adams' first day on the job. He told New Yorkers in his first speech that "the last two years have trapped our spirit and it is begging to be let out." Watch his speech.
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 joined CBSN to discuss the recovery efforts.
New Year's celebrations toned down as COVID cases hit record highs nationwide; States across the country mark the start of 2022 with new laws going into effect.
More than 12,000 U.S. flights have been canceled since December 24.
Desmond Tutu’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard testimony from apartheid’s worst criminals in exchange for a chance at amnesty. In 1997, Bob Simon reported on the commission. Tutu was laid to rest today in South Africa.
"Sayonara sucka!" Cohen said after he and Anderson Cooper took a shot to ring in 2022.
The tradition featured actor LeVar Burton as grand marshal, 20 marching bands, 18 equestrian units and dozens of floats reflecting the theme of "Dream. Believe. Achieve."
His plain pine coffin, the cheapest available at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays, was the center of the service.
Many had only a matter of minutes to pack and leave.
Sparse crowds were at the Vatican Saturday morning as Pope Francis conducted New Year’s Day Mass. On Friday, the Pope canceled his traditional New Year’s Eve visit to the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square to discourage large crowds from forming. In Times Square, just 15,000 revelers rang in 2022. The muted celebrations come as COVID cases in New York City have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Elise Preston reports.
President Biden is one of many Americans paying tribute to Betty White following her death. The legendary actress and comedian died on Friday, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Bill Whitaker takes a look at her long and hilarious legacy.
Born in Michigan, Curtis Harding spent his adolescence in Atlanta, where he grew up with two musical inspirations: his mother, a gospel singer, and his sister, a hip-hop fan. Since then he’s developed his own soulful style, showcased in two previous albums. From his latest album “If Words Were Flowers,” Curtis Harding performs “Hopeful.”
Adams used his family's Bible to take the oath of office in Times Square with members of his family by his side.
The nation's capital will join 15 states where recreational pot is legal.
Born in Michigan, Curtis Harding spent his adolescence in Atlanta, where he grew up with two musical inspirations: his mother, a gospel singer, and his sister, a hip-hop fan. Since then he’s developed his own soulful style, showcased in two previous albums. From his latest album “If Words Were Flowers,” Curtis Harding performs “With You.”
Born in Michigan, Curtis Harding spent his adolescence in Atlanta, where he grew up with two musical inspirations: his mother, a gospel singer, and his sister, a hip-hop fan. Since then he’s developed his own soulful style, showcased in two previous albums. From his latest album “If Words Were Flowers,” Curtis Harding performs “Can’t Hide It.”
President Biden is facing rising tensions with Russia to begin 2022. On Friday, he spoke to reporters about his phone call this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Skyler Henry has the latest from the White House.
January 1 is typically a day when state and local laws passed in the previous year go into effect. Christina Ruffini takes a look at some of the new laws across the country that are going on the books.
2022 is the third calendar year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
Though there was a limited crowd due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York City celebrated the end of the year with the iconic ball drop in Times Square. Watch the city ring in the final minute of 2021.
The world is ringing in 2022 with muted celebrations for another year, as the coronavirus pandemic -- now fueled by the fast-spreading Omicron variant -- continues to upset daily life across the globe. Watch how some cities celebrated the end of 2021.
Three COVID-19 vaccines became widely available in the United States this year -- yet the country saw twice the number of COVID deaths than it did in 2020. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reviews the battle against the coronavirus in 2021, and discusses the other major health news of the year,
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