High school holds graduation at Texas Motor Speedway
Parents of students at Little Elm High School in north Texas were able to watch the ceremony from their cars.
Coronavirus: The Race To Respond
U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 100,000
The grim milestone comes as states across America have begun reopening.
Race for coronavirus vaccines stokes a biotech stock bubble
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
NY business owner worries about a city "emptying out"
David Seixas fears the virus's devastating impact on city life will chase away patrons forever from his and others' businesses.
White House press secretary voted by mail 12 times in 12 years
McEnany and President Trump have claimed vote-by-mail leads to voter fraud, though there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Amazon COVID-19 publicity video airs as news on TV stations
PR or propaganda? Retailer defends safety efforts amid calls to shut down some warehouses after workers die from COVID-19.
Cuomo to Congress: "Stop abusing New York"
"Stop abusing the states who bore the brunt of the COVID virus, through no fault of their own," he said Wednesday in Washington.
Walt Disney World theme parks propose mid-July reopening
If the plans are approved, Disney's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will start reopening on July 11.
Video shows boy trying to wake up dead mom at train station
A viral video of a toddler trying to wake up his dead mother at a railway station in eastern India has caused widespread outrage.
Retailer Tuesday Morning goes bankrupt, citing coronavirus
Discount chain joins J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and other large retailers to collapse during the pandemic.
Spike in COVID and rare illness in kids as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia.
France bans all use of drug touted by Trump in COVID-19 patients
Hydroxychloroquine had been approved for use in seriously ill patients, but the latest large-scale research shows it could do more harm than good.
D.C.-area lawmakers disapprove of Trump plans for July 4 parade
A group of 10 Democrats said the event would cost millions during an economic downturn and pose health risks to those who attend.
Justice Department drops probes into 3 senators' stock sales
Republican Senator Richard Burr, however, remains under investigation for his financial transactions.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient
There are only 21 active COVID-19 cases remaining in the country
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.
LA retail stores to reopen with in-person shopping, mayor says
Personal service locations like hair salons will not yet be permitted to reopen, and dining in at restaurants still won't be allowed.
Apple to reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Some of the iPhone maker's retail outlets will require both workers and customers to wear masks.
Economy took biggest fall in more than 50 years, Chicago Fed says
According to the Labor Department, one in four American workers filed for jobless benefits in the last 10 weeks.
Election security 2020: How prepared is U.S. for foreign threats?
In this episode of "Intelligence Matters," Morell speaks with Rosenberger about the breadth of foreign interference threats to the presidential election.
U.K. domestic violence charity sees calls surge 66% during COVID lockdown
"Refuge" says visits to its website have also gone up 950% since stay-at-home orders were issued in March.
Sports stadiums are finding creative ways to cater to fans
Professional sports franchises are converting their fields into drive-in movie theaters — and even listing their entire facility on Airbnb.
Thousands of USCIS employees could be furloughed without more funds
USCIS, the fee-funded agency that oversees the nation's legal immigration system, is facing a financial crisis during the coronavirus pandemic.
NHL commissioner outlines plan to resume play
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the 2019-2020 regular season is over and play resume with the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Laid-off servers find they earn too little to get unemployment
Millions of U.S. workers make their living off tips. Now, some are finding they don't qualify for jobless benefits.
Health
U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 100,000
The grim milestone comes as states across America have begun reopening.
Race for coronavirus vaccines stokes a biotech stock bubble
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
Amazon COVID-19 publicity video airs as news on TV stations
PR or propaganda? Retailer defends safety efforts amid calls to shut down some warehouses after workers die from COVID-19.
Cuomo to Congress: "Stop abusing New York"
"Stop abusing the states who bore the brunt of the COVID virus, through no fault of their own," he said Wednesday in Washington.
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Kramer, an Academy Award nominee, was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS. He died Wednesday of pneumonia.
Spike in COVID and rare illness in kids as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia.
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine, poll shows
Among the fifth who told AP/NORC Center pollsters they wouldn't, safety worries were the top concern.
France bans all use of drug touted by Trump in COVID-19 patients
Hydroxychloroquine had been approved for use in seriously ill patients, but the latest large-scale research shows it could do more harm than good.
LA retail stores to reopen with in-person shopping, mayor says
Personal service locations like hair salons will not yet be permitted to reopen, and dining in at restaurants still won't be allowed.
Apple to reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Some of the iPhone maker's retail outlets will require both workers and customers to wear masks.
Couple reunites after months apart due to COVID-19
Walter asked his wife if she was OK. "No, I missed you," she said as she held his hands for the first time in months.
Cuomo says "you're going to see pain" as economy reopens
The governor said Monday that though hospitalizations, intubations and other metrics are down, there were still an additional 96 coronavirus-related deaths.
Summer camp resorts to "virtual campfires" during pandemic
Even during a "normal summer," camps have to prepare for challenges running from poison ivy to severe weather to emotional challenges like homesickness.
Blood thinners being used to treat coronavirus-linked blood clots
Mount Sinai launched an observational study using nearly 3,000 coronavirus patients, and found that using blood thinners as a preventative measure was helpful to avoiding blood clots.
Taiwan was so pandemic-ready that it's had just 7 coronavirus deaths
Small island just off mainland China is home to almost 24 million people, but they'd been bracing for a crisis like COVID-19 for 17 years.
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Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Pompeo had warned that a new national security law proposed by Beijing would be a "death knell" for Hong Kong's autonomy.
J.K. Rowling announces new children's book
The famed author said she will release chapters of the book online each weekday for children to enjoy during these "strange, unsettling times."
Video shows boy trying to wake up dead mom at train station
A viral video of a toddler trying to wake up his dead mother at a railway station in eastern India has caused widespread outrage.
Nurse and doctor get married in the hospital where they work
They had to cancel their original wedding plans due to coronavirus, but the two frontline workers still found a way to tie the knot.
Costa Rica first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage
Two women became the first legally married same-sex couple in Costa Rica when a notary wearing a face mask pronounced them "wife and wife."
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High school holds graduation at Texas Motor Speedway
Parents of students at Little Elm High School in north Texas were able to watch the ceremony from their cars.
Protesters gather where George Floyd was pinned down by police
The noontime protest Wednesday was peaceful, with demonstrators chanting and lifting signs.
U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 100,000
The grim milestone comes as states across America have begun reopening.
Race for coronavirus vaccines stokes a biotech stock bubble
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
NY business owner worries about a city "emptying out"
David Seixas fears the virus's devastating impact on city life will chase away patrons forever from his and others' businesses.
Politics
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White House press secretary voted by mail 12 times in 12 years
McEnany and President Trump have claimed vote-by-mail leads to voter fraud, though there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Cuomo to Congress: "Stop abusing New York"
"Stop abusing the states who bore the brunt of the COVID virus, through no fault of their own," he said Wednesday in Washington.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Pompeo had warned that a new national security law proposed by Beijing would be a "death knell" for Hong Kong's autonomy.
Trump threatens social media companies after Twitter fact-checks tweets
Twitter issued a fact check over the president's tweet about mail-in voting on Tuesday.
States weigh vote-by-mail options amid Trump and GOP opposition
In a joint effort, the Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign have vowed to pour $20 million into voting-related fights nationwide, opposing vote-by-mail initiatives in battleground states.
Entertainment
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LeBron James shares powerful image after George Floyd's death
"Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you??" James said in an Instagram post.
Walt Disney World theme parks propose mid-July reopening
If the plans are approved, Disney's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will start reopening on July 11.
J.K. Rowling announces new children's book
The famed author said she will release chapters of the book online each weekday for children to enjoy during these "strange, unsettling times."
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Kramer, an Academy Award nominee, was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS. He died Wednesday of pneumonia.
Musician on escaping cult and finding success
Only on “CBS This Morning,” frontman of the indie rock band "The Airborne Toxic Event," Mikel Jollett, is talking for the first time at length about being born into an infamous cult and how he's still coming to terms with the repercussions today. His revealing new memoir "Hollywood Park" and new album of the same name are out now.
Technology
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Amazon COVID-19 publicity video airs as news on TV stations
PR or propaganda? Retailer defends safety efforts amid calls to shut down some warehouses after workers die from COVID-19.
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
Watch live as two NASA astronauts lift off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, ushering in a new era for the U.S. space program.
Twitter flags Trump tweet with fact-checking label
The label tells users to "get the facts" behind the president's false claims about mail-in voting fraud.
Astronauts prepare for historic orbital mission: "We're go for launch"
The U.S. is less than 24 hours from a series of firsts for the nation's space program: The first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade, and the first using a privately owned and operated spacecraft.
Apple to reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Some of the iPhone maker's retail outlets will require both workers and customers to wear masks.
Science
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Race for coronavirus vaccines stokes a biotech stock bubble
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
SpaceX postpones historic launch due to weather
The next attempt to launch will be Saturday afternoon, after weather conditions forced a delay.
Fishermen donated 220-pound tuna to health care workers in Hawaii
"Anytime you can get fresh fish prepared for you and given to you, my god what else can we ask for," a local nurse said.
"It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA — and private sector space travel.
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
Watch live as two NASA astronauts lift off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, ushering in a new era for the U.S. space program.
Health
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U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 100,000
The grim milestone comes as states across America have begun reopening.
Race for coronavirus vaccines stokes a biotech stock bubble
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
Amazon COVID-19 publicity video airs as news on TV stations
PR or propaganda? Retailer defends safety efforts amid calls to shut down some warehouses after workers die from COVID-19.
Cuomo to Congress: "Stop abusing New York"
"Stop abusing the states who bore the brunt of the COVID virus, through no fault of their own," he said Wednesday in Washington.
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Kramer, an Academy Award nominee, was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS. He died Wednesday of pneumonia.
MoneyWatch
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NY business owner worries about a city "emptying out"
David Seixas fears the virus's devastating impact on city life will chase away patrons forever from his and others' businesses.
Amazon COVID-19 publicity video airs as news on TV stations
PR or propaganda? Retailer defends safety efforts amid calls to shut down some warehouses after workers die from COVID-19.
Boeing slashing 12,000 jobs as coronavirus slams travel
Aviation giant will lay off nearly 7,000 workers this week, while thousands of others are taking voluntary buyouts.
Retailer Tuesday Morning goes bankrupt, citing coronavirus
Discount chain joins J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and other large retailers to collapse during the pandemic.
LA retail stores to reopen with in-person shopping, mayor says
Personal service locations like hair salons will not yet be permitted to reopen, and dining in at restaurants still won't be allowed.
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Protesters gather where George Floyd was pinned down by police
The noontime protest Wednesday was peaceful, with demonstrators chanting and lifting signs.
LeBron James shares powerful image after George Floyd's death
"Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you??" James said in an Instagram post.
Minneapolis mayor calls for charges in George Floyd's death
Video showing an officer pressing his knee into the unarmed black man's neck has drawn outrage and protests.
Eric Garner's mom reacts to George Floyd's death
"It was déjà vu all over again," Carr said of the video of George Floyd being pinned down by police.
George Floyd's family says officers should "pay for what they did"
Protesters clashed with police in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday night over George Floyd's death.
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Space
SpaceX and NASA delay launch due to weather
SpaceX is ready to make history with the launch of the first crew aboard a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. But the weather didn't cooperate today, and the launch had to be postponed for Saturday. Loren Grush, senior space reporter for The Verge, joins CBSN to talk about the mission.
SpaceX postpones historic launch due to weather
The next attempt to launch will be Saturday afternoon, after weather conditions forced a delay.
"It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA — and private sector space travel.
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
Watch live as two NASA astronauts lift off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, ushering in a new era for the U.S. space program.
Musk praises astronauts' "nerves of steel" ahead of historic launch
"I'm the chief engineer," Elon Musk said. "So I'd just like to say if it goes right, it's credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
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These famous faces played celebrities, historical figures and more.
States reopen: Here's the new normal
Here's what America looks like in a post-coronavirus-quarantine world.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
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Pandemic: A snapshot of life on the Jersey Shore
Photographer Lori Nichols captures the haunting desolation of empty New Jersey beach communities in inky black-and-white
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Police and protesters clash after man's death
Thousand of protesters gathered in Minneapolis demanding justice for George Floyd after he died in police custody. The protest reached its boiling point when police fired tear gas at demonstrators. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke to Floyd's family. He joins CBSN to share what they said and what's next for the officers involved.
Taps Across America
Since parades and gatherings are cancelled this Memorial Day weekend, retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva and correspondent Steve Hartman are asking buglers and trumpet players across the country to stand on their porches this Memorial Day, and play the haunting music of “Taps” – and for the rest of us to soak in this 24-note reminder of what Memorial Day is all about. For information on how to participate, go to cbsnews.com/taps.
Firefighters battles huge fire in San Francisco
About 150 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a warehouse at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and and saved a historic World War II-era ship from the fire. Michael George reports.
An urban farm's quest to survive and thrive
Before the coronavirus, this non-profit farm was flourishing. Amid an uncertain future, they're still giving back.
NASA astronauts prep for SpaceX launch
NASA is counting down to the historic launch of a SpaceX rocket that is scheduled for Wednesday. The rocket, named "Dragon," will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station and mark a new chapter in commercial space flight. Mark Strassmann reports.