New Delhi — Five people were killed by a fire that erupted at the sprawling complex of the Serum Institute of India, one of the world’s biggest vaccine-making facilities which is currently producing millions of doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Workers wearing protective gear are seen after a fire broke […]
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President Biden’s COVID-19 plan covers vaccine and PPE shortages and reopening schools
President Biden’s COVID-19 plan will invoke the Defense Production Act to address personal protective equipment and vaccine shortages and require people to wear masks on public transportation, among other measures. Emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the president’s push to […]
QAnon believers hit with disappointment after President Biden’s inauguration
Conspiracy theories circled online leading up to President Biden’s inauguration, leading some to believe former President Donald Trump would somehow remain in office. When that didn’t happen, followers were left doubting. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins “CBSN AM” to discuss QAnon’s impact and potential future. Free America Network Articles
Watch Live: Buttigieg testifies at confirmation hearing before Senate
A Senate committee will hold a confirmation hearing Thursday for Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Transportation Department. Buttigieg is expected to outline his vision to uphold the safety of travelers, improve the nation’s infrastructure system and fulfill Mr. Biden’s infrastructure goals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If […]
Friends say Kamala Harris has always been fearless
Stacey Johnson-Batiste and Vice President Kamala Harris have been best friends since they were 5 years old. They went to the same kindergarten in Oakland, California. “I remember us running around a lot, swinging on swings, slides” Johnson-Batiste told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. Harris, who was sworn in […]
Biden to unveil national COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
Washington — President Joe Biden will sign 10 executive orders Thursday as part of his strategy to combat COVID-19, which has now claimed 400,000 American lives. In a conference call with reporters, Mr. Biden’s COVID response coordinator Jeffrey Zients and members of the White House coronavirus response team outlined the […]
Democrat-led Senate confirms Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence
The Democrat-led Senate has already begun its work to confirm President Biden’s Cabinet nominees. On Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines as the president’s Director of National Intelligence, and more votes on Cabinet nominees are expected this week. Nikole Killion reports. Free America Network Articles
Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
Jennifer Lopez took the inauguration stage to perform a medley of patriotic songs — and she took a moment to slip in one of her own hits and address the nation in Spanish. Lopez began her performance with “This Land is Your Land,” transitioning into “America the Beautiful.” Then, Lopez […]
Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Amanda Gorman has written poems for historic occasions. Now she has made history herself. Gorman, 22, became the youngest known inaugural poet when she performed at the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday. She delivered her original composition, “The Hill We Climb,” at the Capitol in front of President-elect Joe Biden, […]
Former presidents call for unity in Inauguration Day message
Three former presidents addressed the American people on Inauguration Day, calling for unity and stressing the importance of a peaceful transition of power. The video message from former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton aired Wednesday night during the “Celebrating America” virtual inauguration special hosted by Tom […]