Virus outbreak hits cruise ship that stopped at dozens of ports Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway's western coast. Aug 3, 2020
Meadows says he's "not optimistic" on deal on coronavirus relief Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill on Saturday. Aug 3, 2020
Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy Parent company of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank also filed. Many recent filers were already struggling but virus-forced closure of non-essential stores pushed them to brink. Aug 3, 2020
Clyburn slams Republicans for "jerking people around" Democratic leaders and the White House have yet to reach agreement on a coronavirus relief bill. Aug 3, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has coronavirus He's been asymptomatic and has self-quarantined, the team says. He's the second NFL head coach to get the virus, after New Orleans Saints' Sean Payton. Aug 3, 2020
Gottlieb warns "It's going to be hard to keep the virus out" Gottlieb attributed a drop in new coronavirus cases in some Sunbelt states to "the collective action of individuals." Aug 2, 2020
The medical value of hugs In a time of social distancing because of COVID, we are missing out on an important human interaction, depriving us of the hormone oxytocin Aug 2, 2020
MLB commissioner confident league will get through season Just 1 1/2 weeks into a shortened 60-game season, the coronavirus has forced 19 postponements in 11 days, Aug 1, 2020
South Africa coronavirus cases surge past 500,000 An early lockdown in South Africa saw a delayed spread of the coronavirus, but now it's arrived in full force, with experts saying it's only expected to peak in September. Aug 1, 2020
Pelosi calls relief package discussions "productive" but no deal Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnunchin Saturday. Aug 1, 2020
Airbnb shuts down dozens of NJ properties after large parties "This is no time for anyone to be vying for induction into the Knucklehead Hall of Fame," New Jersey governor Phil Murphy said. Aug 1, 2020
Student, staffer test positive for COVID-19 at Indiana schools The two cases were recorded just days after public schools around the state reopened their doors for the first time since March. Aug 1, 2020
Congressman Raúl Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus Grijalva's diagnosis comes after Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert tested positive earlier this week. Aug 1, 2020
NFL star opts out of season after treating COVID-19 patients "At some point, you realize 'I'm privileged.' You know? I still have a job," he told CBS News' Dana Jacobson. "I'm well, my family is safe. So then you start thinking, all right, how can I contribute? How can I help?" Aug 1, 2020
McDonald's, Target and Gap brand stores now require masks More than 150,000 people in the United States have died due to the coronavirus. Aug 1, 2020
Resurgence of single-use plastics has environmentalists worried "I think we're finding more plastic bottles. And well, more plastics in general," said Emily Stevenson, who spent over a decade cleaning up the shores in South West England. Aug 1, 2020
California tops half a million coronavirus cases According to the state's latest numbers, more than 9,000 people have died from coronavirus and more than 8,000 people are currently in the hospital or ICU. Aug 1, 2020
Hurricane warning issued for parts of Florida as Isaias looms The new hurricane could hit Florida over the weekend. A Bahamas coronavirus lockdown was relaxed due to the approaching storm. Jul 31, 2020
"There's a complete disconnect": Florida's school digital divide With school set to restart in the coming weeks, education leaders and local stakeholders have had to assess the internet and technological gaps facing students who can't afford technology or live outside of the range of internet connectivity. Jul 31, 2020
MLB says doubleheader games will be 7 innings each The announcement comes as multiple games have been postponed due to players and staffers testing positive for the coronavirus. Jul 31, 2020
Over 200 kids test positive for coronavirus after summer camp The CDC indicated that its numbers likely underestimate the size of the outbreak. Jul 31, 2020
$600 in jobless benefits end: "An impossible situation" With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills. Jul 31, 2020
COVID pandemic knocks fizz out of Champagne sales $2 billion in losses represent bubbly industry's worst hammering in history, surpassing World Wars and the Great Depression. Jul 31, 2020
Florida breaks single-day COVID-19 death toll for 4th day in a row Florida reported 257 new COVID-19 related deaths on Friday. Jul 31, 2020
Fauci explains why COVID is still surging in U.S. Fauci and nation's top health officials testified before a House panel on the need for national strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Jul 31, 2020