UN food agency chief: World could see famines of "biblical proportions" within months
He said there's "a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of COVID-19 than from the virus itself."
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Oil slump could cost Texas 1 million jobs this year alone
Historic plunge in crude prices is forcing refineries, drilling companies and other industry players to slash costs.
How to celebrate Earth Day online
All over the world, Earth Day events are going online in the age of the coronavirus pandemic.
ICE declines to release asylum-seekers amid pandemic
"There's fear among all of us," Marco, a Cuban asylum-seeker detained in Louisiana, told CBS News.
Coronavirus crisis shows urgency of reining in carbon emissions
Clearly, shutting down economies is not an acceptable or sustainable way to achieve climate goals – but we can learn something from it.
Trump says he ordered Navy to "destroy" Iranian gunboats harassing U.S. ships
Mr. Trump announced the directive to the U.S. Navy on Twitter.
Trump to pause immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada mass shooting victims ID'd as death toll rises
A veteran police officer, a teacher and two health care workers were among the victims of the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
Americans married to immigrants might not get stimulus checks
The issue could impact more than 1 million U.S. citizens who file joint tax returns with their immigrant spouses.
Saudi Arabia executed more than 180 people last year, report says
While most of the world showed a decline in the death penalty, Saudi Arabia executed more people than ever, according to Amnesty International.
Richard Branson pleads for U.K. rescue of Virgin Atlantic
Branson, seeking to save airline empire, said he'd offer as collateral the private islands he owns in the Caribbean.
Lyrids meteor shower will bring shooting stars on Earth Day
With most people stuck inside due to the coronavirus pandemic, the meteor shower presents the perfect opportunity to explore nature.
Trump says he will sign executive order banning immigration
The details of the executive action and how it would be carried out were not immediately clear.
Seoul says it sees nothing unusual in North amid Kim health reports
Unconfirmed media reports said young North Korean leader had heart surgery
ICE ordered to review cases of detainees to determine COVID-19 risk
U.S. Judge Jesus Bernal required ICE to consider releasing immigrants over 55, pregnant women and detainees with chronic health conditions
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
