Andrew Yang tests positive for COVID-19
Yang, who is running to become the mayor of New York City, said he's experiencing "mild symptoms" but is "otherwise feeling well."
Yang, who is running to become the mayor of New York City, said he's experiencing "mild symptoms" but is "otherwise feeling well."
A source close to the former presidential candidate told CBS News that he is "seriously considering" a run for mayor.
The decision to remove Yang from the ballot, Yang's lawsuit alleges, will result in "disenfranchising hundreds of persons" and "suppressing voter turnout" to the detriment of down ballot candidates.
Before the coronavirus crisis in the U.S., Yang, then a presidential candidate, proposed granting every adult American monthly payments of $1,000.
Yang joins 10 of Biden's former challengers who endorsed the former vice president.
"You know, I am the math guy and it is clear tonight from the numbers that we are not going to win this race," Yang told supporters in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The national policy and political directors, as well as the deputy national policy director, were terminated.
Yang also took a shot at Mike Bloomberg, saying the former mayor "is really missing a massive opportunity to invest in him" by rejecting donations
The comedian is just one of the celebrities who have joined the "Yang Gang."
"I think he has the capacity to bring in voters from progressives from independents from Trump supporters from conservatives to libertarians," said one voter who didn't vote in 2016.
"I think we need to outperform expectations," Yang told CBS News.
The 2020 Democrat's campaign is funding a pilot program that gives 14 people $1,000 a month for a year — no strings attached.
While other 2020 contenders focus on Iowa, Yang has spent more days campaigning in New Hampshire than any other candidate
Yang's signature policy proposal, the "Freedom Dividend," is a plan to provide what's called a universal basic income (UBI) of $1,000 a month to every American
Most volunteers are active online -- on Facebook, Slack and other apps. "It's what folks are comfortable with, what they use in their everyday life," says campaign digital director Eric Ming
The entrepreneur, first-time politician and sometimes off-color Democratic presidential candidate talks about his longshot campaign, universal basic income, and our nation's economic transformation
The entrepreneur more than tripled his fundraising totals from last quarter
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
"He does not strike me as malignant or evil," Andrew Yang tweeted. "He strikes me as a still-forming comedian"
"I love it. You know, it-- it's very catchy. We should make Yangmentum a thing," said the 2020 contender
The 2020 presidential candidate talks automation, jobs, and his plan to give every American adult $12,000 per year
The Democratic candidate says that to win in 2020 means solving the problems that got Trump elected in the first place
"Americans will work even harder when they get the resources in place to actually get ahead," Yang said on "Face the Nation"
The Democratic presidential candidate qualifies for the Democratic primary debates as of Monday, according to his campaign
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he's making universal basic income a priority in his platform and why he thinks he'll make the cut for the first debate in June.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
As Donald Trump's New York criminal trial concludes, most Americans believe he's guilty of a crime but are much less sure about what the jury will decide.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
New Hampshire's attorney general announced Thursday that Steve Kramer was indicted on 26 charges in the state and the FCC said he had been fined $6 million.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Used by more and more companies, artificial intelligence programs play a pivotal role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans.
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
It's the first state dinner for a leader of an African nation since George W. Bush was president.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Airfares are down, but the cost of summer travel will still be higher compared with before the pandemic.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
As Donald Trump's New York criminal trial concludes, most Americans believe he's guilty of a crime but are much less sure about what the jury will decide.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Airfares are down, but the cost of summer travel will still be higher compared with before the pandemic.
Used by more and more companies, artificial intelligence programs play a pivotal role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans.
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
As Donald Trump's New York criminal trial concludes, most Americans believe he's guilty of a crime but are much less sure about what the jury will decide.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
New Hampshire's attorney general announced Thursday that Steve Kramer was indicted on 26 charges in the state and the FCC said he had been fined $6 million.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Toronto's WNBA expansion team is expected to play its first game in 2026. A team name has not yet been announced.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
The sister of an Israeli hostage seen in a Hamas video says the world needs to see the grim images, because "people are forgetting."
Deadly unrest on France's far-flung Pacific territory of New Caledonia has drawn a hasty visit by President Emmanuel Macron.
Grammy-winning artist Lenny Kravitz gets personal with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King, sharing his perspective on finding love and whether he's open to it right now.
Grammy-winning artist Lenny Kravitz tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King about his thoughts on finding love and says he's "just open" right now.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Radio host Charlamagne tha God is known for his straightforward opinions on "The Breakfast Club." In his new book, "Get Honest or Die Lying," he writes about the impact of having meaningful conversations.
"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King sits down with music legend Lenny Kravitz to talk about his upcoming album, growing up in New York City, overcoming his insecurities and more.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake porn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake porn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake porn videos online last year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is getting an upgrade to make it more conversational and intuitive as Amazon tries to compete with newer chat models introduced by Google and OpenAI. Eugene Kim, chief technology correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Nebraska sued social media giant TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, claiming the platform targets minors with "addictive design" and alleging it's "fueling a youth mental health crisis."
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
Family members of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the city for around $2 million. It includes money for the graves of the victims. Lawyers also announced a new lawsuit, this one against the state of Texas.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
The family members of Uvalde school shooting victims announced Wednesday a $2 million settlement with the Texas city. Law enforcement agencies who responded to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School have come under scrutiny for their actions during the attack. Josh Koskoff, a lawyer representing the victims' families, spoke at a press conference.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
The Department of Justice and several states are suing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation for allegedly monopolizing the live entertainment industry. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Home sales appear to have fallen in April, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the current trends in the real estate market.
President Biden honored Kenyan President William Ruto during his Thursday visit at the White House. This comes as the U.S. recommits to Africa's development, while Russia and China aim to exert influence in the continent. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Speaking at a House education committee hearing on campus antisemitism, Northwestern University President Michael Schill talked about his school's response to a protest encampment over the war in Gaza. See Schill's full opening statement.
Israel's war cabinet is ordering negotiators to restart hostage release talks with Hamas. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.