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Health expert calls pandemic "completely out of control"
Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, talks with "CBS This Morning: Saturday" about the difficulties the nation faces this holiday week with the rise in coronavirus cases, and the challenges around vaccine distribution.
Trump continues to deny election loss
President Trump again falsely claimed Friday that he won re-election, challenging President-Elect Joe Biden's victory, and met with Michigan legislators in an apparent attempt to stoke distrust in the election results. CBS News National correspondent Chip Reid reports the latest.
First selfie from space goes up for auction
Astronauts captured some of the brightest moments of space exploration with their own photos. Now, what's being called the most comprehensive private collection of NASA photographs ever presented, chronicling major moments in NASA's history - part of a collection of 24,000 original vintage photos called "Voyage To Another World - were auctioned this week by Christie's. Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab takes a look.
Italian town offers free vacations
The remote Italian village of San Giovanni in Galdo, population 500, is putting the village on the tourist map, rewarding visitors with free lodging just for going there. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
The Dish: Erin Jeanne McDowell
“CBS This Morning: Saturday” heads into the kitchen with baker and food stylist Erin Jeanne McDowell. Her first book, 2017's "The Fearless Baker," was one of The New York Times' "Best Baking Books of the Year,” and her latest, "The Book on Pie," is the #1 bestseller in its category on Amazon.
Novelist Martin Amis on "Inside Story"
Writer Martin Amis has never been at a loss for words, in person or on the page. The British novelist, who moved to America 10 years ago, has written books that have enthralled, provoked and chastised over the past five decades. He talked with "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Jeff Glor about his latest book, "Inside Story," a deeply personal meditation on love and loss.
"Who shot J.R.?" 40 years ago we found out
It was the cliffhanger that captivated the nation - "Who shot J.R.?" - and 40 years ago today, we learned whodunit. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson looks back at the mystery that captivated millions of fans of the hit TV drama "Dallas."
Sylvan Esso performs “Ring”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Ring."
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Retelling the story of the Mayflower's arrival, 400 years later
A four-nation commemoration of the 1620 landing of the Pilgrims in America also includes stories of the indigenous people.
Reconsidering a Colorado mountain's controversial name
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names is considering changing the name of Mt. Evans, along with the names of other Colorado sites: Negro Creek, Chinaman Gulch and Squaw Mountain.
Trump and Biden teams at odds over toll of transition delay
President-elect Biden said his lack of access to key information could damage recovery efforts and cost lives.
The icy challenge ahead for COVID-19 vaccine distributors
Dry ice is critical to transporting and storing the vaccines — but the nearly 1,000 minimum dose requirement is a challenge for rural areas.
Sam Smith on new album, coming out as non-binary
Smith released their third studio album, "Love Goes," in October.
Pentagon accused of cover-ups, improper sexual assault investigations
"I think the breadth and the depth of the problem is so large that they really don't want the general public to understand that they don't have it under control," one whistleblower said.
Trials show Oxford's COVID vaccine works well in older adults
Scientists working with AstraZeneca say they're "delighted" with the latest human trial data, but they're "not in a rush."
Video shows Quawan Charles leaving home before he was found dead
The video supposedly shows Charles sitting outside his home on the afternoon of October 30, the day he was reported missing by his parents.
Army did "nothing" for soldier who reported sexual assault, mom says
Morgan Robinson died by suicide after she was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while serving in the military.
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Monument Academy provides safe reopening
Monument Academy safely reopened amid the pandemic for its most vulnerable students with distance learning difficulties. The school's CEO is the driving force behind its success. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C.
Boy who was bullied helps those in need
A Maryland boy who experienced painful bullying is connecting residents of his community and a rural South Dakota Indian reservation with needed supplies. In the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union, Chip Reid shares the story of an ambitious second grader named Cavanaugh who is on a mission to change the world.
2 California teens' mission to get PPE to all
For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Dr. Tara Narula has the story of two tech savvy brothers who are providing PPE to many people who need it. From bus drivers, to custodial staff and poll workers, they're providing face masks for people on all types of front lines.
Drive-thru food drive feeds hundreds in L.A.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus could leave more than 54 million Americans without enough food according to one estimate. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Jonathan Vigliotti reports on a Los Angeles group teaming up with young volunteers to make sure their community is fed by connecting excess food from farms and supermarkets with people in need.
Vegan food, straight outta Compton
Compton is a community whose portrayal in music and movies eclipses the lives of real people who live there. It's also a city where healthy food can be hard to come by and life expectancy is five years below the Los Angeles County average. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
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Trump and Biden teams at odds over toll of transition delay
President-elect Biden said his lack of access to key information could damage recovery efforts and cost lives.
Top Georgia official: Voter fraud probes won't change outcome
"At the end of the day, we don't see widespread voter fraud, but we will investigate every case we hear," Raffensperger said on "CBS This Morning" Thursday.
Stacey Abrams: We helped change "trajectory of the nation"
President-elect Joe Biden was leading President Trump in Georgia, and many are crediting the efforts of Stacey Abrams.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a woman of many firsts
The California senator continues to break down more barriers, as America's first female vice president, first Black vice president, and first Asian American vice president.
Americans feel "high anxiety" with election outcome uncertain
From New York to Chicago to Las Vegas, protesters on both sides of the political divide took to the streets Wednesday.
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The icy challenge ahead for COVID-19 vaccine distributors
Dry ice is critical to transporting and storing the vaccines — but the nearly 1,000 minimum dose requirement is a challenge for rural areas.
Biden COVID adviser: Next 2 months will be "most dangerous"
Michael Osterholm says the nation's exponential growth in coronavirus cases is the most dangerous public health threat America has faced since the 1918 flu pandemic
Celebrations, protests worry health officials amid COVID spike
Tens of thousands of people celebrated and some protested after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election.
Battleground states see spike in COVID cases before Election Day
As we near Election Day, health officials are especially concerned about coronavirus infections in key Midwestern battleground states.
How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Why distributing a coronavirus vaccine could be "chaos"
The ultra-cold storage requirement for the vaccines will make it challenging for states to get it to their residents, one expert said.
How Americans feel about taking a potential COVID-19 vaccine
Two major clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines are resuming in the United States, after being paused over safety concerns.
Trump's virus diagnosis shows why it's "important to wear a mask"
Dr. Jon LaPook said the White House needs to be transparent about Mr. Trump's incubation period.
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G20 summit concludes with vow to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all
The two-day summit of heads of state was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic and said it would "spare no effort to protect lives."
McMaster blasts "abhorrent" Trump plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
The former national security adviser said the Trump administration is handing the Taliban a victory.
Transcript: Larry Merlo on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo that aired Sunday, November 22, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci that aired Sunday, November 22, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Kate Hudson on being a World Food Programme ambassador
The work of the U.N. agency trying to keep millions from starving to death earned it the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize – and inspired the actress-entrepreneur to use her platform to raise awareness about people in need
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G20 summit concludes with vow to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all
The two-day summit of heads of state was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic and said it would "spare no effort to protect lives."
GOP starting to tell Trump it's over: "Stop golfing and concede"
The number of Republicans publicly saying the election is over has grown over the weekend.
McMaster blasts "abhorrent" Trump plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
The former national security adviser said the Trump administration is handing the Taliban a victory.
Transcript: Larry Merlo on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo that aired Sunday, November 22, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Biden to announce first Cabinet picks this week
The incoming administration still has no formal access to current government officials.
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Trump legal team disavows association with lawyer Sidney Powell
"Sidney Powell is practicing law on her own," the Trump campaign said in a statement.
GOP starting to tell Trump it's over: "Stop golfing and concede"
The number of Republicans publicly saying the election is over has grown over the weekend.
McMaster blasts "abhorrent" Trump plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
The former national security adviser said the Trump administration is handing the Taliban a victory.
Transcript: Larry Merlo on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo that aired Sunday, November 22, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Biden to announce first Cabinet picks this week
The incoming administration still has no formal access to current government officials.
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"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Cheek to Cheek"
To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the classic Irving Berlin musical "Top Hat," Emmy-nominated choreographer Chloé Arnold and Maud Arnold, both of Syncopated Ladies, tap dance to a contemporary rendition of the song "Cheek to Cheek," performed and arranged by Judith Hill.
Applejack, a spirit as old as the American Republic
The Laird Family of New Jersey has been producing applejack, or apple brandy, for nine generations. Correspondent Mo Rocca drinks in the history of the alcoholic beverage that helped fortify a revolution, put at least one president in the White House, and is — even in these sobering times — keeping spirits up.
Rainbow cookies get a colorful twist
A favorite tri-colored treat, traditionally made in honor of the Italian flag, gets a stylish update incorporating all the colors of the rainbow
Rainbow cookies get a colorful twist
The rainbow cookie, a favorite tri-colored treat — traditionally made in honor of the Italian flag — gets a stylish update incorporating all the colors of the rainbow. New Yorker magazine contributor Kelefa Sanneh takes a bite.
The oldest Chinese restaurant in America
The oldest continuously-running Chinese restaurant in the U.S., the Pekin Noodle Parlor, has been feeding customers in Butte, Montana, since 1911. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits the multi-generational family business and takes a step into culinary history.
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Fortnite apparently returning to iPhones after developers' end-around
Nvidia says its cloud gaming service can now run on Safari browser on iPhones and iPads and will soon enable users to access Fortnite.
Rocket Lab recovers first stage booster in key milestone
Splashdown shows booster can safely re-enter atmosphere as company works toward mid-air recovery
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree will soon be released
The tiny owl, named "Rockefeller," was found hiding in the branches of the towering Christmas tree that serves as a focal point of New York City's holiday season.
Pompeii excavation unearths well-preserved bodies of two men
Archaeologists have discovered the bodies of two men who died during so-called second pyroclastic flow, after the initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
3 researchers park at bottom of Earth's deepest ocean trench
Only a handful of people have ever visited the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which is deeper than Mount Everest is high.
The record-shattering 2020 hurricane season, explained
Like so many other aspects of 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season hurled one shocking event after another.
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G20 summit concludes with vow to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all
The two-day summit of heads of state was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic and said it would "spare no effort to protect lives."
Gottlieb says vaccine will likely be widely available by middle of 2021
The former FDA head said a healthy 30-year-old might have vaccine access in the second or third quarter of 2021.
Texas National Guard deployed to help El Paso with morgue overflow
So many have died that the county is now posting job openings for morgue attendants.
Loeffler tests negative for COVID-19 after earlier positive result
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but has since tested negative after inconclusive results.
Navajo Nation's kids try to adjust as pandemic closes schools
Virtual learning is already hard in places that lack basic resources — even electricity — that power the internet.
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Experts fear feds aren't ready to get vaccines to nursing homes
More than 67,000 people in long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19. With a vaccine on the way, is the government ready to roll?
1 in 4 Americans are jobless or earning poverty-level wages
Official government statistics don't fully capture just how much millions of Americans are hurting, one expert says.
Sanford Health CEO says he won't wear mask after COVID-19 recovery
"I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture," said head of one of Midwest's largest health systems.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
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Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides a community
A young mother admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail after posting $2M bond
Rittenhouse, who was extradited from Illinois to Kenosha, will return to court for a preliminary hearing in December.
Shooting at Wisconsin mall leaves 8 injured
The suspect, described as a White male in his 20s or 30s, fled the scene before officers arrived at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa.
Why was the laptop in the tub? Odd clue in polarizing murder case
Nicole Addimando says she killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense, but the crime scene raises questions — was someone destroying evidence or staging it to look that way?
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
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Many Republicans calling on Trump to concede
Many Republicans are criticizing President Trump's efforts to change the election outcome and urge him to cooperate with the White House transition. Chip Reid reports.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part One"
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part Two"
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Experts urge Americans to stay home amid pandemic
Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the risks of gathering and traveling for Thanksgiving as the amount of coronavirus cases sees no end.