Tyler Perry pays grocery bills for elderly shoppers
"You hear about these things, but you never expect for it to happen to you," one shopper said.
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Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
From 1992: Father and son: Guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli
As a singer John Pizzarelli has been crooning classic standards by such legendary artists as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. As a guitar player he had an even closer inspiration: his father, jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli. The two talked with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Billy Taylor about their musical collaboration (which would evolve into several albums together) in a story originally broadcast on June 28, 1992. [Bucky Pizzarelli died on April 1, 2020 at age 94.]
Teachers inspire students with parade of support
Schools have been closed in just about every state for weeks now. Some teachers can't stand seeing their students all cooped up at home, so they found a way to bring a smile to their faces. Jamie Yuccas has their story.
Lives to Remember: Josh Wallwork
Josh Wallwork, a beloved costumer for shows like “Madam Secretary” and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” passed away March 26 from complications of COVID-19. He was 45. “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay said the show’s family is “heartbroken.” Anthony Mason looks back at Wallwork’s legacy.
Ellen faces backlash for comparing quarantine to "being in jail"
"This is like being in jail," the comedian joked. "Mostly because I've been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone in here is gay."
Celebrated songwriter John Prine dead at 73
Prolific songwriter John Prine has died of coronavirus complications at the age of 73. Prine, once called "the Mark Twain of American songwriting," received a lifetime Grammy achievement award earlier this year. Anthony Mason looks back at the musician's life and the huge footprint he left on American music history.
John Prine, folk singer-songwriter, has died at age 73
Prine was hospitalized 12 days ago after suffering "a sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms."
Chicago theater entertains viewers at home
Theaters have gone dark as the world stays home to stop the spread of coronavirus. However, the curtain still goes up every night for those who remember the words of Shakespeare: "all the world's a stage." Dean Reynolds reports.
Andrea Bocelli to sing at empty Duomo on Easter Sunday
"Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth's pulsing heart," Bocelli said
Online arts for kids: Museums, arts organizations bring the experience home
Check out the lessons, interactive games, videos and audios perfect for homebound kids to explore art from museums and arts organizations around the world
Arts organizations bring the experience home to kids
Lights are out at theaters and museums around the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. But arts organizations are finding ways to stay connected, even with the youngest art lovers. "Lincoln Center at Home" is just one initiative that offers free children's classes and lessons online. “Sunday Morning" producer Sara Kugel reports.
Priyanka Chopra: Festival will pressure companies to fight virus
"One World: Together At Home" will broadcast live on Saturday, April 18.
Broadway stars unite for "Beautiful" online performance
"This is why we were put on the planet, to connect people," Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell told CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook.
Broadway stars team up for online performance
Cast members and musicians from productions of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” around the world are bringing a special collaboration to online audiences to remind people they are not alone during this period of self-isolation. The performance, which premiered first on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday, features 80 members of the musical and will benefit The Actor’s Fund, a non-profit that helps support actors and others in need. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks to some of the talented people who worked to create the performance.
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U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an "absolute public health risk" to the U.S.
Biden adopts parts of Sanders' policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years.
Federal stimulus checks expected to start within days
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Senators demand more info on Trump's ousting of inspector general
It is "our responsibility to confirm that there are clear, substantial reasons for removal," bipartisan senators wrote in a letter to Trump.
Volunteers lend RVs to workers on the front lines of pandemic
"RVs for MDs" has over 22,000 online members and has made at least 345 matches so far, with hundreds more pending.
Apparently COVID-19-linked "disturbance" hits Seattle area prison
Authorities say they think the trouble was caused by inmates upset by word six had tested positive. The fiance of one inmate says it was fueled by panic.
Woman asked Alexa for help before dying of coronavirus
"Alexa, help me. ... I am in pain. I have to find a way to relieve it," LouAnn Dagen said in recordings found by her sister,
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Coronavirus updates: Cuomo says virus hit New York with "same evil" as 9/11
"9/11 was so devastating, so tragic, and then in many ways we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer," he said.
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U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an "absolute public health risk" to the U.S.
Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship's former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard.
Italian cemeteries can't keep up with deaths from pandemic
In Bergamo, a city in Northern Italy, bodies are being kept in a makeshift morgue, unrefrigerated.
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
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Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
S&P 500 up 12.1% in shortened trading week. Optimistic? Or oblivious? "When does America open up for business again?"
Coronavirus updates: British PM Boris Johnson leaves intensive care
A spokesperson for Johnson, the first world leader to test positive for the virus, said the prime minister is in "extremely good spirits."
Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders.
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here's how to figure out how much you'll receive.
U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an "absolute public health risk" to the U.S.
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Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
S&P 500 up 12.1% in shortened trading week. Optimistic? Or oblivious? "When does America open up for business again?"
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$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here's how to figure out how much you'll receive.
U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an "absolute public health risk" to the U.S.
Biden adopts parts of Sanders' policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years.
Effectiveness of homemade masks is inconclusive, scientific committee says
The limited lab testing that exists so far shows homemade masks are far less effective than medical-grade masks.
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Tyler Perry pays grocery bills for elderly shoppers
"You hear about these things, but you never expect for it to happen to you," one shopper said.
Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
From 1992: Father and son: Guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli
As a singer John Pizzarelli has been crooning classic standards by such legendary artists as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. As a guitar player he had an even closer inspiration: his father, jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli. The two talked with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Billy Taylor about their musical collaboration (which would evolve into several albums together) in a story originally broadcast on June 28, 1992. [Bucky Pizzarelli died on April 1, 2020 at age 94.]
Teachers inspire students with parade of support
Schools have been closed in just about every state for weeks now. Some teachers can't stand seeing their students all cooped up at home, so they found a way to bring a smile to their faces. Jamie Yuccas has their story.
Lives to Remember: Josh Wallwork
Josh Wallwork, a beloved costumer for shows like “Madam Secretary” and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” passed away March 26 from complications of COVID-19. He was 45. “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay said the show’s family is “heartbroken.” Anthony Mason looks back at Wallwork’s legacy.
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Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
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Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
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Most of NYC's coronavirus cases came from Europe
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Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
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Miami zoo announces birth of clouded leopard kittens
The zoo also shared sweet photos of the cubs, which showcase their large eyes and speckled fur.
Can cats and dogs catch coronavirus?
A new study looked at several animal species and found some are more susceptible than others — but vets don't want you to worry.
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Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship's former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard.
Most of NYC's coronavirus cases came from Europe
Tracking the genetic sequences of the coronavirus can help researchers determine where an outbreak originated and how it spread.
Woman asked Alexa for help before dying of coronavirus
"Alexa, help me. ... I am in pain. I have to find a way to relieve it," LouAnn Dagen said in recordings found by her sister,
Grocery store clerk, 27, dies from coronavirus
Leilani Jordan, who had cerebral palsy, left her family a "goodbye" video on her phone.
New York sees highest single-day death toll for third straight day
"9/11 was so devastating, so tragic, and then in many ways we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer," he said.
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Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
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A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders.
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here's how to figure out how much you'll receive.
Biden adopts parts of Sanders' policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years.
Waffle House waffle mix sells out in four hours
With many of its 2,000 restaurants closed, the breakfast chain is ramping up its online sales with $20 bags of mix
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Latin American homicides drop during coronavirus quarantines
Salvadorian gangs have taken up the role of enforcing social distancing, threatening offenders with threats and bats.
Doctor, husband killed execution-style by daughter's boyfriend
The daughter and her boyfriend didn't follow her parents' social distancing rules, a friend told investigators.
Illinois mayor's wife found at bar violating stay-at-home order
"My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement," Mayor Brant Walker of Alton, Illinois, wrote on Facebook.
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
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Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
Tuesday's "pink moon" is 2020's largest supermoon
The pink moon was viewable all over the globe.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
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Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
First NYC inmate dies after getting COVID-19
Rikers Island inmate Michael Tyson has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The medical examiner hasn't officially ruled the cause of death, but it is drawing criticism from criminal justice advocates over how to best handle jails and prisons during the pandemic. Reuven Blau, reporter for The City, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Senior center residents sing from balconies
To lift each other's spirits up – without actually getting too close in person – these seniors at a living facility in Wisconsin started singing together from their balconies. Staff members stood below, acting as conductors for their performance.
Refinancing your mortgage during a pandemic
Mortgage rates are falling near record lows again amid economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mortgage refinance applications are surging. Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said refinance applications increased 168% from the same time a year ago. LendingTree chief economist Tendayi Kapfidze joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and risks to refinancing your mortgage now.
How coronavirus is changing internet habits
With millions of Americans stuck inside because of social distancing guidelines, a recent analysis found the way they're using the internet is changing. New York Times finance and technology reporter Nathaniel Popper joined CBSN to break down how coronavirus is impacting our screen time.