Dow hits 35K for the first time as stocks continue to shine
Blue-chip index reaches new milestone as investors cheer strong corporate profits and look past inflation jump.
Coronavirus Crisis
U.S. overdose deaths hit record during pandemic in 2020
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Health official says she was fired after efforts to vaccinate teens
Dr. Michelle Fiscus says elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
IRS sending 4 million refunds on overpaid unemployment taxes
The U.S. may owe money to as many as 13 million taxpayers who received unemployment benefits last year.
Consumer prices rising at fastest pace since 2008
Prices across U.S. have jumped 5.4% over last 12 months, driven by economic reopening and supply bottlenecks.
Child Tax Credit: Here's when payments will hit accounts
The IRS is sending payments of up to $300 per child as part of the government's efforts to "supersize" stimulus aid.
Fire guts COVID ward, killing at least 92 in Iraqi hospital
The blaze – the 2nd similar case in a year – was sparked by an oxygen cylinder exploding, but it spread quickly, trapping dozens of patients and their family members.
FDA flags small risk of neurological disorder after J&J vaccine
The decision comes after federal health officials identified a very rare pattern of the potentially serious nervous system disorder in some recipients of the vaccine.
Child care called critical to economic recovery
As daycare costs rise, the Biden administration wants to invest $225 billion to make child care affordable to all.
Fauci: It's "inexplicable" some Americans aren't getting vaccinated
Fauci said 99.5% of all deaths from COVID-19 are in unvaccinated people.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
Gottlieb says "prudent" to get started now on booster approval
Pfizer is currently doing a centralized study around the booster, and Gottlieb said the data is "very good."
Stimulus aid roundup: Here are benefits you might have missed
Some people may qualify for more stimulus cash than they realize, while other programs can offer surprise benefits.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," July 11, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Dr. Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation," July 11, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci that aired on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Almost all new COVID cases in U.S. are among unvaccinated
The Delta variant now accounts for more than half of the new coronavirus cases in the United States.
CDC says vaccinated children and teachers won't need masks in class
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance Friday on in-person learning this fall.
Pfizer developing COVID vaccine booster as Delta variant spreads
Pfizer and BioNTech plan to share their booster data with the FDA in August and file for emergency use authorization shortly thereafter.
These 5 regions with low COVID vaccinations put U.S. at risk: Experts
An analysis by Georgetown University researchers found five significant clusters in the southern and lower Midwestern part of the U.S.
Some Missouri residents spurn restrictions as Delta variant spreads
U.S. health officials are worried the spread of the Delta variant in parts of the Midwest could happen in other parts of the country.
Hiring crunch is boosting pay for restaurant workers
One restaurant chain CEO says offering his workers $16 an hour helps "put a roof over their heads and food on the table."
Stocks fall sharply on worries about global economic recovery
Wall Street traders turn cautious after series of record highs for benchmark U.S. indexes.
As U.S. tourists return, can Venice manage a full COVID rebound?
The ancient city's modern economy relies on American visitors, but should the "capital of over-tourism" learn lessons from the lean times of coronavirus lockdowns?
Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 4 million: Johns Hopkins
The toll is three times the number of people killed in traffic accidents around the globe every year. It is about equal to the population of Los Angeles or the nation of Georgia.
Health
Hospital admits transplanting kidney to wrong patient
Two caregivers have been placed on administrative leave as the hospital investigates.
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.
U.S. overdose deaths hit record during pandemic in 2020
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Health official says she was fired after efforts to vaccinate teens
Dr. Michelle Fiscus says elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
Tarantula venom may yield medication to help curb opioid epidemic
Researchers at UC-Davis are trying to use proteins from the venom to make a drug "as potent as morphine but without the side effects of opioids."
FDA flags small risk of neurological disorder after J&J vaccine
The decision comes after federal health officials identified a very rare pattern of the potentially serious nervous system disorder in some recipients of the vaccine.
Bed rails can injure and kill the elderly, experts warn
Marketed as safety devices, the bed rails are linked to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries involving seniors.
Gottlieb says "prudent" to get started now on booster approval
Pfizer is currently doing a centralized study around the booster, and Gottlieb said the data is "very good."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," July 11, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
World
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40-year mystery of Jupiter's X-ray aurora flares finally uncovered
New data from NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals a "beautiful chain of events," one researcher says.
Afghan family stranded at airport fear Taliban "death sentence"
After militants murdered a relative, Farshad's family sold everything and bought tickets to Russia. They made it to Turkey, where they've been stuck for 21 days.
Rome court defends convictions of 2 Americans: "Murderous fury"
Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, were convicted of homicide, attempted extortion and other charges.
72 dead in South Africa's worst political violence since apartheid
With armed militias entering the melee, some fear "there will be war, and that's the thing we don't want here in South Africa."
Big cruise ships banned from entering central Venice
Officials declare Venice's lagoon a national monument after years of international outcry over the hulking vessels damaging the ancient city's fragile foundations.
U.S.
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Hospital admits transplanting kidney to wrong patient
Two caregivers have been placed on administrative leave as the hospital investigates.
More than 33,000 wildfires have broken out across the U.S.
The National Interagency Fire Center says the fires have burned 2 million acres — an area larger than the state of Delaware.
Group founded by Stacey Abrams launches voting rights initiative
Fair Fight Action is trying to mobilize voters of color and young progressives around two federal voting rights bills.
NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on domestic violence charge
Sherman was booked into the King County Correctional Facility at 6:08 a.m. local time.
Dow hits 35K for the first time as stocks continue to shine
Blue-chip index reaches new milestone as investors cheer strong corporate profits and look past inflation jump.
Politics
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Group founded by Stacey Abrams launches voting rights initiative
Fair Fight Action is trying to mobilize voters of color and young progressives around two federal voting rights bills.
Family of 5 arrested and charged in U.S. Capitol riot
A tipster initially notified the FBI about the Munn family from Borger, Texas, and their alleged involvement in the Capitol riot.
Federal court rules bans on handgun sales to people under 21 unconstitutional
"We refuse to relegate either the Second Amendment or 18- to 20-year-olds to a second-class status," Judge Julius Richardson wrote for the two-judge majority.
Biden meets with Senate Democrats on infrastructure bills
The president will meet with Democrats on Capitol Hill after they reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal.
Senate Democrats announce deal on $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill
Democrats will attempt to pass the bill through reconciliation, a process that will allow the legislation to be approved without any Republican votes.
Entertainment
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Britney Spears' conservatorship, explained
Spears, 39, has asked the court to end her conservatorship, calling it abusive.
"The Crown" and "The Mandalorian" lead Emmy nominations
Netflix's "The Crown" and Disney's "The Mandalorian" tied for the most nominations with each show receiving 24 each.
Drake Bell sentenced to probation on charges involving a minor
The former Nickelodeon actor pleaded guilty last month via Zoom to felony attempted child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.
Super Mario 64 game from 1996 sells for $1.56 million
Super Mario 64 was the best-selling game on the Nintendo 64 and the first to feature the Mario character in 3D, the auction house said.
The private Anthony Bourdain
The globetrotting chef, author and TV host's death by suicide three years ago was inexplicable to many. A new documentary, "Roadrunner," explores the complexity of the man who seemed to have the world as his oyster.
Technology
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LA nonprofit pushes to cut emissions ahead of 2028 Olympics
The nonprofit is doubling down efforts to support minority-owned startups.
Elon Musk objects to "tricky questions" during SolarCity trial
Tesla CEO defends 2016 acquisition of troubled solar-energy company in shareholder lawsuit alleging conflict of interest.
Cashing in on the NFT craze
Why are digital files of artwork, videos and tweets selling for insane amounts of money? We explore the origin and volatility of the market for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and find out why content creators and speculators are generating a digital gold rush.
Space tourism era ready for liftoff
Richard Branson is slated to be on his Virgin Galactic's maiden manned flight and the same goes for Jeff Bezos and his Blue Origin's first manned flight a few days later.
Google accused of violating antitrust laws in new lawsuit
Google is currently facing three other federal antitrust lawsuits, including one from the Justice Department.
Science
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40-year mystery of Jupiter's X-ray aurora flares finally uncovered
New data from NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals a "beautiful chain of events," one researcher says.
A "wobble" in the moon's orbit may lead to record floods on Earth
A wobble in the moon's orbit will raise high tides even higher, exacerbating the devastating effects of sea-level rise.
Climate change is shrinking Italy's iconic Lake Como, and fast
Italy's stunning Lake Como has long been associated with the high life, but its water level is now lower than ever as the world's glacial lakes dry up.
Red tide, tons of dead fish still in Tampa Bay despite Elsa
Residents were hoping the tropical storm would flush both out but it didn't happen.
Firefighters making progress on Northern California wildfire
Lightning sparked two wildfires that have burned nearly 90,000 acres in Northern California.
Health
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Hospital admits transplanting kidney to wrong patient
Two caregivers have been placed on administrative leave as the hospital investigates.
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.
U.S. overdose deaths hit record during pandemic in 2020
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Health official says she was fired after efforts to vaccinate teens
Dr. Michelle Fiscus says elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
MoneyWatch
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Cars — new, used, rental — are driving inflation higher
Here's why everything with wheels seems to be getting pricier — and when that trend is likely to reverse.
Social Security checks may see biggest hike in four decades
Annual benefit hike could top 6% due to fast-rising inflation. But retirees would have to wait until 2022 to see it.
Child Tax Credit: Here's when payments will hit accounts
The IRS is sending payments of up to $300 per child as part of the government's efforts to "supersize" stimulus aid.
Bed rails can injure and kill the elderly, experts warn
Marketed as safety devices, the bed rails are linked to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries involving seniors.
McDonald's franchises to offer child care and tuition benefits
Some franchises will start a "backup care" pilot program for child and elderly care.
Crime
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NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on domestic violence charge
Sherman was booked into the King County Correctional Facility at 6:08 a.m. local time.
Rome court defends convictions of 2 Americans: "Murderous fury"
Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, were convicted of homicide, attempted extortion and other charges.
4 indicted for alleged Iranian plot to kidnap U.S.-based activist
An indictment unsealed in Manhattan says the alleged intel operatives planned to bring Brooklyn-based Masih Alinejad back to Iran, and to abduct 4 others.
Haitians hope to claim asylum in U.S. after assassination of president
One of the Haitian-Americans arrested in the assassination had worked as a DEA informant, CBS News has learned.
Judge OKs $73 million payout in suit vs. ex-UCLA gynecologist
Suit alleged some 6,000 women were sexually abused by Dr. James Heaps.
Space
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40-year mystery of Jupiter's X-ray aurora flares finally uncovered
New data from NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals a "beautiful chain of events," one researcher says.
A "wobble" in the moon's orbit may lead to record floods on Earth
A wobble in the moon's orbit will raise high tides even higher, exacerbating the devastating effects of sea-level rise.
Richard Branson makes history with space flight
Billionaire Richard Branson has become the first person to take his own ship to space, lifting off Sunday on a space plane from his Virgin Galactic. Former astronaut Clayton Anderson tells CBSN's Tanya Rivero what it means for space travel.
How to watch the Perseids — the best meteor shower of the year
The best celestial event of the summer is fast approaching, so get your telescopes and cameras ready.
Watch Venus and Mars align in a planetary conjunction tonight
Earth's cosmic next-door neighbors will appear in the sky only a finger's width apart on July 12.
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The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
More than 15 years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
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Celebrating Pride with stories of love
A childhood crush turned into a timeless love story. A marriage that becomes stronger after one person transitions. A love so great it literally crosses oceans. Read the heartwarming stories of LGBTQ couples falling in love.
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"Surfside Collapse: A Search for Answers"
CBS News speaks to families, first responders and others impacted by the Florida condo collapse in the 30-minute special "Surfside Collapse: A Search for Answers," anchored by CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez.
Cuomo, Adams discuss NYC gun violence
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Eric Adams, held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss rising gun violence in the city and how they plan to address it. Watch their remarks.
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
U.S. inflation jumps to 13-year high
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor shows the Consumer Price Index jumped to 5.4%, the largest increase in 13 years. Experts say the rise is being driven in part by an increase in prices of used cars, gas and hotel stays. Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody's Analytics, joined CBSN to explain the reasons for the spike and his predictions for the coming year.
Dozens killed in South Africa riots
More than 70 people have been killed in riots in parts of South Africa over the past several days. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta joins "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg to discuss the latest.