U.S. surpasses 8 million coronavirus cases The country is now battling a fall surge, with 17 states seeing surges unlike anything they've experienced before in this pandemic. Oct 16, 2020
As jobless aid expires, "People are going to become desperate" Many jobless workers are learning their benefits are expiring even as the job market remains tough. Oct 16, 2020
Colorado governor talks state's COVID-19 vaccine plan Governor Jared Polis spoke after Denver officials rolled out a tougher mask mandate and said they will impose new restrictions on public and private gatherings. Oct 16, 2020
CDC warns of "superspreader" events after game causes outbreak One player in a game at a Florida ice rink last June likely led to 14 other people experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, three officials wrote. Oct 16, 2020
Slim chance COVID vaccine ready by Christmas, says UK task force chair "I think it's more likely that it'll be in early next year," said Kate Bingham. Oct 16, 2020
Colts say coronavirus tests came back negative after retesting The Indianapolis Colts didn't say whether any of the people who initially tested positive for the coronavirus were players. Oct 16, 2020
Future of COVID relief bill uncertain as negotiations continue The treasury secretary and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are negotiating a coronavirus relief bill in the $2 trillion range, but that's far pricier than the legislation Mitch McConnell plans to put on the Senate floor on Monday. Oct 16, 2020
Holiday jobs: A list of who's hiring and what they pay The pandemic is accelerating the demise of brick-and-mortar stores, with those engaged in e-commerce faring best. Oct 16, 2020
Gyms are embracing the outdoors to escape COVID-19 Gyms and fitness studios once shuttered by coronavirus finding lifeline in outdoor exercise. More heat lamps, anyone? Oct 16, 2020
White House has 2 appointees controlling CDC messaging: AP They watch the agency's director, Dr. Robert Redfield, as well as scientists, as the administration tries to downplay the pandemic, the sources say. Oct 16, 2020
Chris Christie reveals he was in the ICU for 7 days with COVID Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told the New York Times he was "wrong" to not wear a mask. Oct 16, 2020
U.S. battles fall coronavirus surge as states see record new cases The country is closing in on 8 million total cases of COVID-19, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. Oct 16, 2020
Person who flew with Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 Contact tracing after two of Kamala Harris' staffers tested positive for the virus led to the individual's positive test result. Oct 15, 2020
Trump calls Fauci a "Democrat" The president also said he'll keep the leading infectious diseases expert around because he's a "nice guy." Oct 15, 2020
Germany to pay $662 million to Holocaust survivors amid pandemic The payments will go to about 240,000 elderly Holocaust survivors struggling to get by during the pandemic. Oct 15, 2020
COVID-19 nearly killed Grammy-winner Christopher Cross Preview: The singer-songwriter was paralyzed and in intensive care for what he tells "CBS Sunday Morning" were the worst 10 days of his life Oct 15, 2020
Most employees prefer working from home, survey shows Most employers recognize that a hybrid approach of working from home and the office may be the new norm. Oct 15, 2020
Queen Elizabeth leaves COVID bubble to visit top-secret military lab The British monarch's first appearance in public since anti-virus restrictions were imposed sees her join Prince William at a lab battling the coronavirus, and terrorism. Oct 15, 2020
Nick Saban announces positive COVID-19 test No players have tested positive at this time. Oct 15, 2020
He's fighting deportation, while his wife battles COVID-19 as a nurse The U.S. citizen wife of a Pakistani immigrant is imploring ICE to halt his imminent deportation. Oct 15, 2020
Dr. Fauci: "My Thanksgiving is going to look very different this year" Even though his children want to come home for the holiday, they have decided not to out of concern for him and his age. Oct 15, 2020
COVID 2nd wave drives more European countries back into lockdown Northern Ireland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands are all trying to break the cycle of spiraling infections with short, sharp lockdowns, and others may follow. Oct 15, 2020
Coronavirus sickens over 1,000 Wisconsin inmates As of Tuesday, facilities across the state had at least 1,055 active cases, with 1,993 inmates in quarantine. Oct 14, 2020
At least 25 people in Trump's orbit have tested positive for COVID-19 A number of those in contact with the president, including top officials and GOP lawmakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Oct 14, 2020
Fauci on COVID surge, Trump's recovery, and Thanksgiving travel In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Americans need to "double down" on mask-wearing and social distancing as case counts rise. Oct 14, 2020