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Couple reunites just in time for child's birth
An expectant mother was separated from her husband just as former President Trump's restrictions on visitors from six Muslim-majority countries went into effect. President Biden revoked the policy just in time for the couple to be reunited for the birth of their child. Jim Axelrod shares more.
Female Marines making history in San Diego
A platoon of women graduated alongside their male counterparts for the first time at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Jamie Yuccas has the details.
States ramp up vaccine incentives as demand slows
From beer to concert tickets, public officials are offering free stuff to convince coronavirus vaccine holdouts to get their shots. Adriana Diaz has the details.
Anti-Asian incidents top 6,000 since start of pandemic
The number of attacks on Asian Americans is rising across the U.S., with more than 6,600 incidents in a year, according to the group Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate. Jeff Pegues reports.
Florida becomes latest state to restrict voting
A controversial Florida law limits mail-in voting, restricts drop box hours and has new ID requirements for mail-in ballot requests. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
3 wounded in Idaho middle school shooting
A student at a middle school in Rigby, Idaho, shot two other students and a custodian. All victims are expected to survive.
Army trainee uses rifle to hijack school bus
An armed Army trainee at Fort Jackson in South Carolina is facing kidnapping charges for hijacking a school bus filled with children. David Martin reports.
India has dire oxygen shortage amid COVID crisis
Demand for oxygen in India is surging as nearly 4,000 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in the country. Chris Livesay has the latest from New Delhi.
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California inches closer to normalcy as vaccinations increase
Just four months ago, hospitals were overwhelmed. California is now easing pandemic restrictions.
Nearly two-thirds of anti-Asian hate incidents reported by women
Women reported 65% of anti-Asian hate incidents between March 2020 and March 2021, according to Stop AAPI Hate.
DeSantis signs sweeping bill revising Florida's election rules
Opponents argue that the bill disproportionately affects Democratic voters.
Free stuff for getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Connecticut and New Jersey are offering free drinks, while some businesses give out sweet treats to people who got their shot.
Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will land
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
After Muslim ban lifts, couple reunites in time for child's birth
President Biden reversed his predecessor's Muslim ban just in time for a couple to be together for the birth of their son.
Army recruit accused of hijacking school bus with kids on board
An Army recruit seized the bus after making a reckless break for home.
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump ban but orders review
Indefinitely suspending former president after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "inappropriate," board finds.
Flower shortages mean higher prices for Mother's Day
Floral arrangements are running as much as 25% more than last year, and buyers may not get exactly what they want.
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States ramp up vaccine incentives as demand slows
From beer to concert tickets, public officials are offering free stuff to convince coronavirus vaccine holdouts to get their shots. Adriana Diaz has the details.
U.S. coronavirus cases hit 7-month low
Los Angeles County is among the many places across the country easing pandemic restrictions as cases and deaths drop to the lowest point in months. Carter Evans reports.
Rural Georgia sees vaccine hesitancy
At least 25 states have turned away COVID-19 vaccines because of falling demand. Georgia is one of the states dealing with vaccine hesitancy. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Biden urging Americans to get their COVID shot
The Biden administration is launching an all-out push to increase the U.S. vaccination rate, which has dropped more than 50% in recent weeks. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Pfizer seeking vaccine authorization for adolescents
The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for administration to adolescents by early next week. The company is also preparing to seek full FDA approval — not just emergency authorization — for adults. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Jogger with dog offers comfort to child at funeral
A 6-year-old girl was comforted by a stranger's kindness while she was mourning her father.
High school pitcher returns to mound after cancer for a no-hitter
Walker Smallwood pitched the game of his life after the battle of his life.
Siblings seek to honor dad by adding his made-up word to dictionary
A brother and sister are trying to get "orbisculate" added to the dictionary to honor their late father, who made up the word.
13-year-old sleeps in backyard tent for a year and a day
William Olmstead weathered cold, heat and storms to reach his goal.
America's faithful found new ways to worship during pandemic
From dispensing holy water with a squirt gun to dressing up for virtual service, church-goers kept their faith.
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CBS Evening News, May 6, 2021
U.S. coronavirus cases hit 7-month low; After Muslim ban lifts, couple reunites just in time for their child's birth
CBS Evening News, May 5, 2021
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump ban; After health issues, mother and daughter climb Mount Everest
CBS Evening News, May 4, 2021
Biden aims for 70% of American adults to have at least one COVID shot by July 4; Woman receives extraordinary gift from stranger after cancer diagnosis
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New York metro area sets deadline to end most capacity restrictions; Military spouse starts business to help others like her.
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At least 3 killed and 27 others hospitalized after boat capsizes off San Diego coast; Lifelong Eagles fan and cancer survivor shares her recovery story
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"Totally unacceptable": Army secretary condemns command climate
"CBS Evening News'' spoke with Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy in an exclusive interview.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
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.
Military's system to combat sexual assault is broken, survivors say
Sexual assault survivors said their allegations were brushed aside and they were retaliated against for reporting their assaults.
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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"An honor and a privilege": Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work.
100-year-old World War II pilot says he still flies every week
In honor of Veterans Day, CBS News salutes an extraordinary World War II fighter pilot, who is still flying 75 years after the war.
Navy's first Black female fighter pilot to receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle is about to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot, making history as the first Black female to do so. CBS News has her inspiring story in our series: "Profiles in Service."
Retired army doctors join the fight against coronavirus
Colonel Melissa Givens retired after spending 20 years as an emergency room doctor in the army. Now she's in New York, helping patients at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Army Reserve names first female chief
Military history was made when Lieutenant General Jody Daniels became the first woman to take charge of the U.S. Army Reserve, a force of nearly 200,000 soldiers. She's also the first woman to lead any Army component. Norah O'Donnell has the latest in CBS News' series "Profiles in Service."
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Norah O'Donnell
Norah O'Donnell is the anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," anchor of CBS News Election Specials, including primary, debate and election nights, and a "60 Minutes" contributing correspondent. Previously, O'Donnell was co-host of "CBS This Morning" and a contributor to "60 Minutes." O'Donnell joined "CBS This Morning" in July 2012. Prior to that, she served as CBS News' chief White House correspondent.
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From Francis to Fauci, Vatican conference draws mixed voices on COVID
An eclectic gathering sponsored by the Vatican is tackling big questions on health, faith and humanity, all the more important amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Afghans "ready to fight" as U.S. leaves and Taliban seize ground
The Taliban hasn't talked peace with the Afghan government in 9 months, and with fears rising of an all-out civil war, some are already planning an "organized resistance."
"Mystery boxes" in China found with suffocating puppies, kittens
An animal rescue organization said it intercepted a truck containing "hundreds" of tightly-packed puppies and kittens.
Indians wait for help as new COVID infections set another record
More than 414,000 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in a single day, as thousands languish in lines amid shortages of oxygen and vaccines.
World's largest jewelry maker will no longer use mined diamonds
For the world's largest jewelry maker, diamonds made in a laboratory are forever.
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Falling Chinese rocket debris likely poses no threat to humans, expert says
No one knows where on Earth the debris will land.
Rock star's family and doctor agree to settle suit over his death
Chris Cornell's family alleged that medication prescribed by a doctor led to erratic behavior from the singer before his death in 2017 at age 52.
Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd's death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions.
Capitol Police lacked resources amid threat surge, report finds
The April report, obtained first by CBS News, revealed that the number of threat cases increased from 171 in 2017 to 586 in 2020 and have already topped 200 through the first three months of the year.
Missing New York college student apparently died by suicide
Officials have not discovered the body of 19-year-old Saniyya Dennis but said "evidence suggests" she took her own life.
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Atlanta mayor explains decision not to run for reelection
The move is a major surprise and comes even as her national profile is on the rise.
Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on April unemployment numbers
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected.
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Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Rep. Adam Kinzinger appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
The battleground states advancing controversial election and voting bills
Several states controlled by Republicans have pushed for big changes in voting and election laws in recent months.
Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
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Rock star's family and doctor agree to settle suit over his death
Chris Cornell's family alleged that medication prescribed by a doctor led to erratic behavior from the singer before his death in 2017 at age 52.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Comedy star Ziwe on new variety show
Comedian and social media sensation Ziwe discusses her new late-night Showtime series, "Ziwe." It's a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews, and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, and other cultural issues. She joins "CBS This Morning" live after telling co-host Anthony Mason about making uncomfortable issues like race funny and why she doesn't subscribe to cancel culture. (Disclaimer: Showtime is a division of ViacomCBS)
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Broadway can reopen at 100% capacity in September, Cuomo says
Tickets will go on sale Thursday for Broadway shows this fall.
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Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
Broadband industry sent millions of fake comments to FCC, report finds
New York AG says an industry-funded effort to repeal net neutrality led to 8 million fake comments being sent to regulators.
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump suspension but orders review
Indefinitely suspending former president after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "inappropriate," board finds.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
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Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will hit Earth
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in teens
Drugmaker said Phase 2 trial of its coronavirus vaccine showed promising results in teens 12- to 17-years-old.
Promising results vs. COVID variants from Moderna, Pfizer vaccines
Moderna's results are preliminary and involve the South African and Brazlian variants. Pfizer's are from real-world data out of Israel on the British variant.
NOAA's "new normal" climate report is anything but normal
Updated maps show how U.S. temperatures and rainfall patterns are shifting – and reveal some clues about the future.
Biden sets goal of fully vaccinating 160 million adults by July 4
The White House is ramping up efforts to reach rural areas and communities where the pace of vaccinations has slowed.
Health
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From Francis to Fauci, Vatican conference draws mixed voices on COVID
An eclectic gathering sponsored by the Vatican is tackling big questions on health, faith and humanity, all the more important amid the coronavirus pandemic.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
California inches closer to normalcy as vaccinations increase
Just four months ago, hospitals were overwhelmed. California is now easing pandemic restrictions.
Minn. governor announces plan to end COVID restrictions, lift mask mandate
"This is a great day," Governor Tim Walz said at a Thursday news conference.
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Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. "I depend on that money," one taxpayer says.
Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Hybrid work could create two classes of workers
Experts say home vs. office could lead to two classes of workers, with the couch-to-cubicle transition penalizing remote employees.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
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Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd's death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions.
Was COVID-19 the perfect cover for murder?
When a Florida mother goes missing after friends receive texts she has an acute case of COVID-19, digital clues lead police on a cross-country manhunt for her possible killer.
Army recruit accused of hijacking school bus with kids on board
An Army recruit seized the bus after making a reckless break for home.
Sixth grader opens fire at middle school, wounding 3: Sheriff
All of the alleged victims are expected to survive.
Search is on for dozens of people who fled from back of 18-wheeler
Authorities in San Antonio say they might have been migrants being smuggled into the U.S. Many have been caught.
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Falling Chinese rocket debris likely poses no threat to humans, expert says
No one knows where on Earth the debris will land.
Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will hit Earth
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Ticket auction for flight to space
Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, is auctioning off one ticket to the highest bidder to fly aboard a planned launch in July. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more on that plus the latest test flight by it competitor, SpaceX.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
Rocket debris hurtling to Earth
A huge piece of space junk is about to make an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere, threatening to drop debris on a number of cities around the world in the coming days. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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What America looked like 100 years ago
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Federal grand jury indicts 4 ex-officers
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, and three other former officers on civil rights charges. Chauvin is also facing charges in another incident. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with more.
Atlanta mayor llknot running for reelection
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she won't seek a second term, an election-year surprise that marks a sharp turnabout for the city's second Black mayor who months ago was considered as a possible running mate for President Biden. Bottoms held a press conference on Friday explaining her decision.
Focus groups explore COVID vaccine holdouts
White House officials and public health experts are turning to focus groups to try to understand why some people held out against getting the coronavirus vaccine but later changed their minds. Washington Post health reporter Dan Diamond joined CBSN with more.
The Diversity Dilemma | CBSN Originals
This CBSN Originals Documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines when diversity measures can be helpful or harmful.
Civil rights charges in George Floyd's death
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, and three other former officers on civil rights charges. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the breaking news.