U.S. officials ramping up coronavirus test production
U.S. health officials say they're ramping up the production of coronavirus tests, but data says only 5,000 Americans have been tested. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
U.S. health officials say they're ramping up the production of coronavirus tests, but data says only 5,000 Americans have been tested. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
The government has raced to distribute tests after an initial delay.
There have been 12 deaths in the United States — 11 in Washington state and one in California.
The Trump administration has been frequently criticized over its coronavirus response. Much of that criticism has been directed at Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who oversaw the administration’s coronavirus response before Mike Pence took over. Dan Diamond, a health reporter at Politico, joined “Red and Blue” to explain why.
Vice President Mike Pence and members of the coronavirus task force gave a press briefing Monday where they emphasized that the risk to Americans remains "low." Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar did warn, however, "the degree of risk has the potential to change quickly." Watch their remarks.
President Trump is meeting today with the heads of pharmaceutical companies amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. He says he plans to discuss efforts to develop a vaccine. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN to detail the administration's response as the U.S. confirms the second death in the country.
Both were in King County, Washington. Seattle is the county seat. The virus is known to have reached at least 12 states, with New York and Florida now among them.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sat down with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Bernie Sanders
The HHS chief says he's "aggressively looking" to determine whether there is "validity" to concerns raised by a whistleblower about possible exposure.
The secretary of health and human services says he is looking into allegations that health workers weren't properly protected when interacting with Americans returning from China.
The following is a transcript of an interview with HHS Secretary Alex Azar that aired Sunday, March 1, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
A senior staffer at Health and Human Services said a government team sent to help process American coronavirus evacuees didn't have the training or equipment for the assignment, the Washington Post reported.
President Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the U.S. response to the coronavirus. This comes as health officials warn Americans to prepare for the virus to spread in the U.S. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM with the latest.
President Trump's top two health officials met at the White House on Wednesday amid a longstanding feud. Caitlin Owens and Fin Gomez join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain how the relationship has deteriorated between Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma.
Two top health care officials in the Trump administration have been feuding, and were called to the White House for a cool-off meeting. CBS News' Fin Gomez joins CBSN with more on the bad blood between HHS Secretary Alex Azar and the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
President Trump says his administration is taking steps to remove most flavored vaping products from the market. "We can't allow people to get sick," he said. "People are dying." Mr. Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar spoke about the new policy at the White House. Watch their remarks.
U.S. patients will be able to import medications safely and effectively, with oversight from the Food and Drug Administration
The DC-based judge struck down a requirement that was set to go into effect within hours, on Tuesday
CBS News captured exclusive video from inside the controversial migrant detention center in Homestead, Florida. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar gave Manuel Bojorquez a brief tour and pushed back against criticism of the facility.
Attorneys who previously inspected the facility spoke to children and said many complained about the treatment
The controversial center holds around 2,300 children who were detained at the border
In an interview with Manuel Bojorquez, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar addressed the conditions at a controversial detention center for migrant children in Homestead, Florida. He said they were trying to reunite children with their families as quickly as possible.
TV ads will have to disclose the price of any drug that costs more than $35 a month
It would funnel hidden drugmaker rebates straight to Medicare and perhaps eventually all consumers but skeptics say it's destined to fail
Republicans want audio recordings of special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden and his ghostwriter.
Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin said he will attempt to unanimously pass legislation requiring the Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of conduct.
Hunter Biden's potential appeal of his gun conviction might reference one of these constitutional arguments.
The fragment was considered inconsequential for years, experts said in a news release.
The body of a female skier last heard from on May 18 was recovered in Mount Rainier National Park three weeks later, officials said. She'd apparently fallen about 200 feet.
Even more storms are expected to hit the region over the next few days after Sarasota saw the most rain ever recorded in an hour.
An Israeli activist behind some of the attacks on humanitarian aid destined for Gaza tells CBS News why he does it.
Denmark's food safety agency has issued recalls for three ramen noodle products made by the South Korean company Samyang.
Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
Even more storms are expected to hit the region over the next few days after Sarasota saw the most rain ever recorded in an hour.
"Every year, it goes up and up and up and it's not coming down," one homeowner said of her insurance costs.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin said he will attempt to unanimously pass legislation requiring the Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of conduct.
The key report on consumer prices comes ahead of a interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve in the afternoon.
"Every year, it goes up and up and up and it's not coming down," one homeowner said of her insurance costs.
The key report on consumer prices comes ahead of a interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve in the afternoon.
National Amusements said merger talks ended after the companies were unable to reach "mutually acceptable terms" on a deal.
More than 50,000 claims have been filed against the company, mostly on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer.
A jury ruled that Chiquita must pay $38.3 million to families of eight victims who were killed by a paramilitary group funded by the company.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin said he will attempt to unanimously pass legislation requiring the Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of conduct.
The reinstatement of Confederate military names to two schools has prompted a lawsuit by the Virginia NAACP.
Hunter Biden's potential appeal of his gun conviction might reference one of these constitutional arguments.
Republicans want audio recordings of special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden and his ghostwriter.
The Justice Department has defied subpoenas to turn over audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
New regulation could potentially help millions of Americans land a job, rent an apartment or qualify for a car loan.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The fragment was considered inconsequential for years, experts said in a news release.
Only six to eight critically endangered vaquita marina porpoises were sighted this year in the Gulf of California.
Denmark's food safety agency has issued recalls for three ramen noodle products made by the South Korean company Samyang.
An Israeli activist behind some of the attacks on humanitarian aid destined for Gaza tells CBS News why he does it.
The fire that broke out in a building south of Kuwait City, housing almost 200 foreign laborers, left another 43 people injured, officials say.
First on "CBS Mornings," it has been revealed that the cast of "Stereophonic" will be performing at the Tony Awards.
Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" premieres this Friday, exploring Riley's journey through puberty. Renowned psychologist Lisa Damour discusses with "CBS Mornings" how the film can help families start essential conversations about emotions and feelings.
Little Big Town is celebrating 25 years together with all original members, embarking on a tour in September with Sugarland. Known for their harmonious four-part vocals, they have carved out a unique space in country music.
Daniel Radcliffe may always be known best for his role as "Harry Potter" but now he's also a Tony-nominated actor for his role in the revival of "Merrily We Roll Along."
Daniel Radcliffe may always be known best for his star-making role as "Harry Potter," but he's also a Tony-nominated actor.
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
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.
Apple announced a new partnership with Open AI at its developers conference on Monday. It means Chat GPT, along with other AI features, will be on Apple devices by the end of this year.
Elon Musk is warning that he may ban employees from taking Apple devices into their workplaces, which include Tesla, SpaceX and X.
The massive bony fish turns out to be a species that was "hiding in plain sight" for more than a century.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Scientists say we need a new standard to explain how heat is harming our bodies. New research shows the threshold may be lower than experts thought. National environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
Over 30 years ago, a jury convicted Pamela Smart of encouraging her lover, who was a high school student, to shoot and kill her husband. Now, for the first time, Smart has admitted wrongdoing, hoping it will help get her released from her life sentence.
The murders occurred in an industrial city in the state of Guanajuato where drug cartels have been fighting bloody turf battles for years.
A 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after a bus hijacking incident in Atlanta.
President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty Tuesday of three charges connected to the purchase and possession of a gun while he battled drug addiction in 2018. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane breaks down the verdict.
Colombia's navy said it has now seized 13 "narco subs" so far this year after intercepting 20 in all of 2023.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
First on "CBS Mornings," it has been revealed that the cast of "Stereophonic" will be performing at the Tony Awards.
Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" premieres this Friday, exploring Riley's journey through puberty. Renowned psychologist Lisa Damour discusses with "CBS Mornings" how the film can help families start essential conversations about emotions and feelings.
Little Big Town is celebrating 25 years together with all original members, embarking on a tour in September with Sugarland. Known for their harmonious four-part vocals, they have carved out a unique space in country music.
Daniel Radcliffe may always be known best for his role as "Harry Potter" but now he's also a Tony-nominated actor for his role in the revival of "Merrily We Roll Along."
A barrage of rockets was sent by members of the terror group Hezbollah over Israel's northern border last night. Israel has responded by bombing targets in Lebanon.