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In his new book, Michael Lewis profiles people who tried to sound the alarm about COVID-19 as officials failed to act. John Dickerson reports
Florida becomes major COVID hot spot
COVID-19 hospitalizations almost doubled in the last week, and the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated. Virus hot spots, including Florida and Hawaii, face record-breaking infection levels, but how their governors are reacting is dramatically different. Lilia Luciano reports.
Fauci: Unvaccinated are "propagating this outbreak"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the spread of the Delta variant has "magnified the problem," with tens of millions of Americans still unvaccinated.
Real estate markets skyrocketing in major U.S. cities
Millions of people left major cities in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown, but now many are returning. The real estate markets are skyrocketing, with Manhattan real estate brokers reporting the number of sales surging to the highest level in six years. Michael George reports.
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Senators unveil full text of bipartisan infrastructure bill
Lawmakers are rushing to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week.
Crews making significant progress battling Western wildfires
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Alexander Vindman on truth and its consequences
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The painful history of anti-Asian hate crimes in America
While hate crimes in the U.S. increased last year by 2% overall, hate crimes against Americans of Asian-American and Pacific Islander descent rose by 146%.
Florida breaks single-day record of COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking a pandemic record.
Italian sprinter takes gold in men's 100-meter dash
Jacobs topped America's Fred Kerley and Canada's Andre DeGrasse with a time of 9.80 seconds.
The Smithsonian's "Sleeping Beauty" awakens on the Mall
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Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo-Jo's 33-year-old Olympic record
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke the 33-year-old Olympic record set in the Seoul Games, all while Team Jamaica claimed all three spots on the podium.
Simone Biles withdraws from floor finals
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Unvaccinated U.S. swimmer Michael Andrew refuses mask
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Simone Biles reveals she is still struggling with "twisties"
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NASA begins search for ancient life on Mars
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Early pandemic spotters focus of new Michael Lewis book
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, said the newest data shows the COVID vaccines protected against serious illness and death.
CDC says "pivotal discovery" prompted new mask guidance
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States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
CDC says "the war has changed" in document about COVID vaccines, delta variant
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Walmart brings back mask mandate for workers in COVID hotspots
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Inside Michael Lewis' new book
In his new book, Michael Lewis profiles people who tried to sound the alarm about COVID-19 as officials failed to act. John Dickerson reports
Darren Walker: The 60 Minutes Interview
The man in charge of giving away more than $500 million a year shows Lesley Stahl how he's rethinking charitable giving.
New rover, helicopter perform mission on Mars
Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth.
8/1/2021: Ingenuity and Perseverance, Darren Walker, The Premonition
Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars; Darren Walker speaks with Lesley Stahl; Early pandemic spotters at the center of Michael Lewis' new book, "The Premonition"
Prince's vault of unreleased music
It's been five years since Prince died, but his estate continues to churn out new music from the prolific artist. Jon Wertheim reports on the unreleased songs locked away in Prince's vault and the newly unlocked album, "Welcome 2 America."
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Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
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The painful history of anti-Asian hate crimes in America
While hate crimes in the U.S. increased last year by 2% overall, hate crimes against Americans of Asian-American and Pacific Islander descent rose by 146%; they have had to weather discrimination and violence many times before.
Chess master makes his next move in St. Louis
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NYU gynecologist on ovarian cyst awareness
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Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sex abuse
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"Peace Mobile" tackles roots of gun violence
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Dominique Dawes on Simone Biles
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Florida becomes COVID hot spot
COVID-19 hospitalizations almost doubled in the last week, and the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated. Virus hot spots, including Florida and Hawaii, face record-breaking infection levels, but how their governors are reacting is dramatically different. Lilia Luciano reports.
Some nations continue to suffer from COVID
The number of COVID-19 cases is surging internationally, but unlike the U.S. and other wealthier nations, vaccines are still in short supply. Elizabeth Palmer explains.
Real estate markets skyrocketing in major U.S. cities
Millions of people left major cities in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown, but now many are returning. The real estate markets are skyrocketing, with Manhattan real estate brokers reporting the number of sales surging to the highest level in six years. Michael George reports.
Senators looking to finalize and vote on infrastructure bill
U.S. senators are expected to finalize and vote for a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill aimed at improving the nation's roads, bridges and rails. Christina Ruffini reports.
Some Broadway plays resume with COVID protocols
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Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo-Jo's 33-year-old Olympic record
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Manchin says Senate wants to pass infrastructure bill by Thursday
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Fauci says unvaccinated are "propagating this outbreak" as Delta spreads
Fauci said the newest data shows the coronavirus vaccines protected against serious illness and death.
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Senators unveil full text of bipartisan infrastructure bill
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Gottlieb says vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
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Transcript: Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis on "Face the Nation"
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
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Manchin says Senate wants to pass infrastructure bill by Thursday
Members of the Senate remained in Washington, D.C., for a rare weekend session as they await legislative text.
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Some Broadway plays resume with COVID protocols
This week, the curtain goes up on Broadway’s first play since the pandemic shut down all productions nearly 17 months ago. Jerick Duncan has the details.
The artist Wyland and his "whaling walls"
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The artist Wyland and his "whaling walls"
The artist known as Wyland has painted more than 100 murals around the globe featuring life-sized depictions of whales and other sea life. Correspondent Tracy Smith joined Wyland as he touched up a mural in Seattle, to discuss his creation of what has come to be a worldwide aquatic gallery — each artwork a public love letter to the ocean and its inhabitants.
Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
The Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress received "marching orders" from legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role - truly a command performance.
Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress Jennifer Hudson received "marching orders" from the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role. Hudson talks with contributor Kelefa Sanneh about paying tribute to the Queen of Soul with her performance in the new biopic, "Respect."
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California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
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Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
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The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
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FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
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Florida breaks single-day record of COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking a pandemic record.
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
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California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
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Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking a pandemic record.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
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Florida governor signs order letting parents decide if kids wear masks in schools
The executive order bars school districts from forcing students to mask up, despite new guidance from the CDC, and as COVID-19 cases climb in the state like never before.
CDC says "pivotal discovery" about delta variant prompted new mask guidance
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Kroger, Walmart reverse mask policies due to Delta variant
Walmart is also requiring some employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 4.
Home generators recalled after finger amputations
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States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
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At risk: 4 million children who may miss out on CTC payments
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Was Lizzie Borden a notorious killer or wrongly accused?
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Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
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What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
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Russian lab module docked on ISS deemed safe after initial scare
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Accountability office backs NASA-SpaceX moon lander contract
The decision clears NASA and SpaceX to resume work on a new moon lander for the agency's Artemis program.
Light spotted behind black hole for first time, proving Einstein right
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
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FAA changes definition of astronaut
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
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Inside Michael Lewis' new book
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CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
Darren Walker: The 60 Minutes Interview
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New rover, helicopter perform mission on Mars
Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth.
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Inside Michael Lewis' new book on ignored early COVID warnings
In his new book, Michael Lewis profiles people who tried to sound the alarm about COVID-19 as officials failed to act. John Dickerson reports
Florida becomes major COVID hot spot
COVID-19 hospitalizations almost doubled in the last week, and the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated. Virus hot spots, including Florida and Hawaii, face record-breaking infection levels, but how their governors are reacting is dramatically different. Lilia Luciano reports.
Fauci: Unvaccinated are "propagating this outbreak"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the spread of the Delta variant has "magnified the problem," with tens of millions of Americans still unvaccinated.
Real estate markets skyrocketing in major U.S. cities
Millions of people left major cities in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown, but now many are returning. The real estate markets are skyrocketing, with Manhattan real estate brokers reporting the number of sales surging to the highest level in six years. Michael George reports.