Bill aims to move up Tennessee primary
Two Tennessee lawmakers are pushing to move the state's presidential primary to be first in the nation in 2024. WLTX reports
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Fundraising for Democratic convention continues amid coronavirus
The Democratic Party still plans special perks for the high-dollar donors if the convention takes place in August.
Gig worker unemployment benefits come with big loopholes
Ride-hail drivers, delivery workers and creative freelancers could be barred from "expanded" unemployment benefits.
ICE to consider freeing vulnerable immigrants as coronavirus cases rise
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of "catastrophic outcomes."
What you need to know about the Strategic National Stockpile
A Q&A with Greg Burel, who served as director of the Strategic National Stockpile for 12 years until his retirement in January.
Acting Navy secretary resigns amid uproar over leaked speech
Modly harshly criticized the former commanding officer of an aircraft carrier dealing with a coronavirus outbreak.
Schiff asks acting intel chief for information on staff changes
Grenell accused Schiff of leaking to the press and "politicizing the intelligence community"
Trump ousts inspector general tasked with overseeing coronavirus funds
Glenn Fine is being replaced as acting Pentagon inspector general, thereby removing him from the committee overseeing $2.2 trillion in spending.
Wisconsin holds in-person primary voting amid coronavirus
Some voters said they were prepared to spend hours in line.
Cuomo: "We can't stop" coronavirus from killing vulnerable people
"People we lost we couldn't save despite our best efforts," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Mnuchin requests boost in funding for Paycheck Protection Program
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that he had spoken to congressional leaders to request an additional $250 billion
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ICE to consider freeing vulnerable immigrants as coronavirus cases rise
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of "catastrophic outcomes."
France's death toll tops 10,000 as Paris ramps up restrictions
As France begins its fourth week of lockdown, the number of new cases and deaths keep rising.
Andrea Bocelli to sing at empty Duomo on Easter Sunday
"Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth's pulsing heart," Bocelli said
India drops drug export ban after Trump threatens "retaliation"
As it's tested as a possible treatment for COVID-19, India had barred exports of hydroxychloroquine, until Trump weighed in.
Reporter anchors news with domestic violence hotline on hand
BBC News journalist Victoria Derbyshire scrawled the number for the domestic violence hotline on her hand as she anchored the news.
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Coronavirus updates: New York reports new high in deaths
More than 700 people died over a 24-hour period, the governor said.
Climate change has made California's fire seasons worse: Study
Of the 20 largest fires that have occurred since the 1930s, 15 have come in the past 20 years.
Coronavirus hitting vulnerable populations in the South
Cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across Louisiana where the death toll doubled there in just a week.
Fundraising for Democratic convention continues amid coronavirus
The Democratic Party still plans special perks for the high-dollar donors if the convention takes place in August.
Regeneron CSO discusses possible timeline for COVID-19 treatment
"By the end of the summer, we could be treating hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people," Yancopoulos said.
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Fundraising for Democratic convention continues amid coronavirus
The Democratic Party still plans special perks for the high-dollar donors if the convention takes place in August.
Gig worker unemployment benefits come with big loopholes
Ride-hail drivers, delivery workers and creative freelancers could be barred from "expanded" unemployment benefits.
ICE to consider freeing vulnerable immigrants as coronavirus cases rise
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of "catastrophic outcomes."
What you need to know about the Strategic National Stockpile
A Q&A with Greg Burel, who served as director of the Strategic National Stockpile for 12 years until his retirement in January.
Acting Navy secretary resigns amid uproar over leaked speech
Modly harshly criticized the former commanding officer of an aircraft carrier dealing with a coronavirus outbreak.
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Chicago theater entertains viewers at home
Theaters have gone dark as the world stays home to stop the spread of coronavirus. However, the curtain still goes up every night for those who remember the words of the Bard: "the play's the thing." Dean Reynolds reports.
Andrea Bocelli to sing at empty Duomo on Easter Sunday
"Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth's pulsing heart," Bocelli said
Online arts for kids: Museums, arts organizations bring the experience home
Check out the lessons, interactive games, videos and audios perfect for homebound kids to explore art from museums and arts organizations around the world
Arts organizations bring the experience home to kids
Lights are out at theaters and museums around the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. But arts organizations are finding ways to stay connected, even with the youngest art lovers. "Lincoln Center at Home" is just one initiative that offers free children's classes and lessons online. “Sunday Morning" producer Sara Kugel reports.
Priyanka Chopra: Festival will pressure companies to fight virus
"One World: Together At Home" will broadcast live on Saturday, April 18.
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With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
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Catch tonight's pink moon, 2020's largest supermoon
The pink moon is viewable all over the globe, if weather permits.
Nature up close: Springtime in Yellowstone
It's the season for babies to put in an appearance, so "Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers us a little cuteness
Tiger tests positive for COVID-19 at New York City zoo, officials say
The Bronx Zoo says Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions had developed a dry cough. They are all expected to recover.
Remains of 90-million-year-old rainforest found near South Pole
The South Pole is a harsh, frozen landscape of ice. But new research suggests it once held a lush temperate rainforest.
The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.
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Coronavirus hitting vulnerable populations in the South
Cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across Louisiana where the death toll doubled there in just a week.
Regeneron CSO discusses possible timeline for COVID-19 treatment
"By the end of the summer, we could be treating hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people," Yancopoulos said.
Fighting to save his restaurant: "I have worked 21 days straight"
Ed McFarland, owner of Ed's Lobster Bar in New York City, says he feels "fortunate" to still be in business.
86-year-old and three sons die after contracting COVID-19
The mother and three sons all died within days of each other, the New Orleans Coroner's Office confirmed.
France's death toll tops 10,000 as Paris ramps up restrictions
As France begins its fourth week of lockdown, the number of new cases and deaths keep rising.
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Walgreens to offer drive-thru coronavirus tests in 7 states
Drugstore chain says it'll deliver results in less than 15 minutes to as many as 3,000 people a day.
Mnuchin requests boost in funding for Paycheck Protection Program
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that he had spoken to congressional leaders to request an additional $250 billion
Pandemic-linked Tylenol shortages popping up in some places
Its main ingredient, acetaminophen, has come to be seen as safer than medications containing ibuprofen to treat fever, a frequent symptom of the new coronavirus.
Colleges suffering huge financial blows from pandemic
As the situation grows more dire, many are eyeing layoffs and some are on the brink of collapse.
Stocks surge on signs new coronavirus deaths could be slowing
Investors buoyed by indications the pandemic could be losing steam in some countries.
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Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
5 people shot dead for "talking loudly" during virus lockdown
The shootings took place in the Ryazan region during stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Wealthy Florida couple give different accounts of violent confrontation
Police respond to a call from a man claiming an intruder brutally attacked him and his wife, but everything changes after the wife tells her side of the story.
Did a New York wedding lead to an attempted murder in Florida?
A wealthy couple argue when a daughter's sumptuous wedding goes over budget. Their long-running feud ends in a stabbing.
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Catch tonight's pink moon, 2020's largest supermoon
The pink moon is viewable all over the globe, if weather permits.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
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Photos of New York City during the coronavirus crisis
New York City has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19. These photos show what it's like on the ground.
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After World War I, something much more deadly arrived on America's shores: the H1N1 influenza virus, known as the Spanish flu.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
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From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
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It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Chicago theater entertains viewers at home
Theaters have gone dark as the world stays home to stop the spread of coronavirus. However, the curtain still goes up every night for those who remember the words of the Bard: "the play's the thing." Dean Reynolds reports.
Democrats push for mail in voting amid coronavirus
Wait times at polling places were as long as two hours Tuesday in Wisconsin, where the governor's bid to delay the state's primaries was denied in a last-minute court decision. It was the first major election to be held under a stay-at-home order. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Race to develop treatments for coronavirus
The scientific community has turned to a promising near-term solution to treat COVID-19: use of antibody drugs. There are several companies, including Regeneron, that are developing this kind of approach. The biotech company's president and chief scientific officer Dr. George Yancopoulos joins "CBS Evening News" with more.
Memo warned White House about coronavirus
The Trump administration had a shake up on Tuesday with the acting secretary of the Navy resigning in the wake of his remarks blasting Captain Brett Crozier. This comes as President Trump had early warnings of the deadly coronavirus in January. Weijia Jiang reports.