Inside Benedict College's effort to help send 100 students home
Here's how the staff at South Carolina HBCU Benedict College helped 123 students make it to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
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South Carolina's open Democratic primary means Republicans can vote, too
All registered South Carolina voters can participate in either party's primary regardless of political affiliation. Some Republicans are planning to vote for Bernie Sanders.
Amy Klobuchar's uphill battle in South Carolina
"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.
"We get it done": Black women play key roles in South Carolina campaigns
Five women talked exclusively with CBS News about being recognized as black women in leadership roles, the issues that matter most to South Carolinians, and how they're working to combat voter disengagement here.
What you need to know about the South Carolina Democratic primary
Candidates will have their first test with a Democratic electorate that is expected to be mostly minority — 60% of the turnout here on Saturday is expected to comprise black voters.
Is South Carolina still Joe Biden's firewall?
Less than two weeks away from South Carolina's primary, Biden is aggressively trying to defend his waning lead here.
Why Tom Steyer suddenly looks competitive in South Carolina
Billionaire Tom Steyer's long-shot candidacy for the Democratic nomination received a boost this week when a Fox News poll indicated he has surged to second place in South Carolina
Andrew Yang tries to appeal to South Carolina independents
"I think he has the capacity to bring in voters from progressives from independents from Trump supporters from conservatives to libertarians," said one voter who didn't vote in 2016.
Joe Biden announces support from 100 faith leaders in South Carolina
"The diverse black community is not a monolith but people of faith really do make a difference and people of faith tend to go out and vote in large numbers."
Biden gets major South Carolina endorsement from former Harris backers
Known as "The Reckoning Crew," the group of more than 90 women includes current and former elected officials, activists, and faith leaders.
Buttigieg focuses on black voters in swing through South
In an interview with CBS News Sunday evening, Buttigieg said that this trip is part of an ongoing effort to boost his name identification among African-American voters
Deval Patrick charts a moderate path through South Carolina
"As we move toward those big ideas...if we're going to unify the country, we have to pay attention to people who aren't there yet," Patrick says.
Joe Biden remains runaway favorite in South Carolina
"The question is 'how hard is Biden's support in South Carolina?' If it's rock hard, nothing's going to change that"
In South Carolina, Yang maximizes digital reach to mobilize ground game
Most volunteers are active online -- on Facebook, Slack and other apps. "It's what folks are comfortable with, what they use in their everyday life," says campaign digital director Eric Ming
Presidential candidates look to court rural voters in South Carolina
The small, unincorporated, rural community of Galivants Ferry felt like a bustling town center when four presidential candidates came here Monday
How Kamala Harris' education at a black college shaped her
Harris' former sorority sisters are hoping that the third presidential debate, located at a historically black college, will give her candidacy a boost
Jill Biden makes her pitch to rural voters in South Carolina
It was the first time a presidential surrogate had ever come to Great Falls, a small town in Chester County
Pete Buttigieg courts black church leaders in Bible Belt
CBS News spoke with black pastors in South Carolina about the challenges Buttigieg faces in wooing African-American voters in the South
South Carolina Democratic voters urge unity
This offered some refuge to Joe Biden, who landed here after facing a torrent of criticism from his 2020 rivals for his comments about his ability to work with known segregationists
Dems descend on South Carolina for Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry"
"If you can't come up with a message that resonates in South Carolina, that probably means you won't win the South and won't win the primary"
Bernie Sanders' education plan to take aim at segregation in schools
The plan would end funding of for-profit charter schools and place a moratorium on the creation of new charter schools
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Biden casts doubts on Democrats' July convention amid coronavirus crisis
Former Vice President Joe Biden said now that the Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back a year because of the coronavirus, "there's more time" for the Democrats to hold their nominating convention.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
President Trump has painted a sobering picture of the toll the virus is expected to take on the country.
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
More than 75,000 cases have been confirmed in the state, which is the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
A week before primary, Wisconsin faces poll worker shortage
Jurisdictions say they're short almost 7,000 poll workers.
Lawmakers call on ICE to free more immigrants amid pandemic
A federal judge said not releasing sick immigrants could lead to "unconscionable and possibly barbaric result."
Mark Meadows officially enters chief of staff job amid national crisis
Mark Meadows has officially resigned from Congress, and began his first official day on the job Monday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Campaigns get creative as fundraising deadline looms
It's the last day of the first quarter, which means candidates are facing FEC fundraising deadlines while navigating the growing financial hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Faults in FBI surveillance applications went beyond Page, watchdog finds
Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz reviewed 29 surveillance applications submitted to FISA and found issues with the underlying documentation in all 29.
At White House, MyPillow CEO tells Americans to read Bible
"I encourage you to use this time at home to get back in the Word, read our Bibles and spend time with our families," he said.
Texas abortion ban can continue, court rules
Patients in Texas will no longer be able to access abortion services until further review by the court.
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Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
Over 4,000 pounds of drugs found in tunnel under border
The drug bust happened after agents found a 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel that extended from a warehouse in Tijuana to San Diego.
Putin sends military plane to U.S. with supplies to fight virus
Video released by the ministry showed the cargo plane loaded with boxes preparing to take off from a military airbase near Moscow.
Rubber bullets fired at South Africans defying coronavirus orders
Authorities are worried the coronavirus could spread in poorer areas where crowds are difficult to control.
Drastic, early action seems to keep a lid on Jordan's COVID-19 outbreak
Strict lockdown measures were implemented in the kingdom after just a few cases of the new coronavirus popped up, and it appears to be working.
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Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
Over 4,000 pounds of drugs found in tunnel under border
The drug bust happened after agents found a 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel that extended from a warehouse in Tijuana to San Diego.
Carnival still has 6,000 passengers on ships at sea
Cruise ship operator said people on the ships may not be able to disembark until the end of April.
28 Texas spring breakers test positive for coronavirus
A group of 70 young adults from Texas traveled to Mexico – now the health department is investigating.
Biden casts doubts on Democrats' July convention amid coronavirus crisis
Former Vice President Joe Biden said now that the Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back a year because of the coronavirus, "there's more time" for the Democrats to hold their nominating convention.
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Biden casts doubts on Democrats' July convention amid coronavirus crisis
Former Vice President Joe Biden said now that the Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back a year because of the coronavirus, "there's more time" for the Democrats to hold their nominating convention.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
President Trump has painted a sobering picture of the toll the virus is expected to take on the country.
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
More than 75,000 cases have been confirmed in the state, which is the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
A week before primary, Wisconsin faces poll worker shortage
Jurisdictions say they're short almost 7,000 poll workers.
Lawmakers call on ICE to free more immigrants amid pandemic
A federal judge said not releasing sick immigrants could lead to "unconscionable and possibly barbaric result."
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U.S. Army Field Band still playing amid coronavirus
Concert halls have gone dark all over the world, but the coronavirus could not silence the U.S. Army Field Band. David Martin reports.
“ACM Presents: Our Country” airs Sunday
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are two of the many artists that will be featured on the Sunday special, “ACM Presents: Our Country,” packed full of conversations and songs from country music’s biggest stars. The Academy of Country Music had to postpone its awards show over the coronavirus pandemic, and will air the special in its place to give music fans something to look forward to as the virus forces events such as concerts and festivals to be called off.
Empire State Building flashes red to honor first responders
The top of the New York City landmark has a siren-like light revolving around its famed needle.
Who should play Joe Exotic in a "Tiger King" movie?
There can be only one Tiger King.
Stephon Marbury is trying to help deliver 10M masks to NYC
The gear is for hospital workers and first responders in the front lines against coronavirus.
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Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Amazon fires worker who organized warehouse walkout
New York City mayor and New York state Attorney General say they'll investigate if the firing was retaliatory.
Screening site promised by Trump takes step toward expansion
The Project Baseline website remains focused on just four California counties
Can this simple ventilator help slow coronavirus death rate?
The OxVent is comprised of three simple pieces: a control box, a transparent container with a pump inside, and a monitor used to track ventilation.
Amazon warehouse workers walk out over coronavirus
Workers in Staten Island, New York, say the e-commerce giant is not doing enough to protect them from getting sick.
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SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
Great Barrier Reef suffers another mass bleaching
This is the third mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in just five years.
Australian bushfire smoke killed more people than fires: Study
Smoke from the fires caused 417 deaths and more than 4,400 hospitalizations.
Air pollution clearing due to coronavirus lockdowns
Satellite images show strict lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus are also having an impact on the environment.
Nature up close: Allowing nature to tend to our souls
"Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers a break from the virus
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Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
28 Texas spring breakers test positive for coronavirus
A group of 70 young adults from Texas traveled to Mexico – now the health department is investigating.
Rubber bullets fired at South Africans defying coronavirus orders
Authorities are worried the coronavirus could spread in poorer areas where crowds are difficult to control.
Chicago ER doctor: Virus crisis is "the only thing that scares me"
"This is the most scared I've ever been being an ER doctor, and it's not just because of me. It's because I have a wife and a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old at home and I don't want to expose them," he told CBS News' David Begnaud.
Drastic, early action seems to keep a lid on Jordan's COVID-19 outbreak
Strict lockdown measures were implemented in the kingdom after just a few cases of the new coronavirus popped up, and it appears to be working.
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Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Disney's Bob Iger gives up salary during coronavirus
Iger isn't the only Disney employee giving up some earnings while the Disney parks remain closed.
Stocks suffer their worst quarter since 2008
"This is the fastest move in history from an all-time high to a bear market," one finance pro commented.
Amazon fires worker who organized warehouse walkout
New York City mayor and New York state Attorney General say they'll investigate if the firing was retaliatory.
More retail giants will furlough workers, expert says
"The job situation is going to be getting worse and worse, at least for the next few months," Schlesinger said.
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Federal prisons will confine inmates to cells for 14 days
The bureau holds 146,000 inmates across 122 facilities nationwide.
Police ask for leads in disappearance of Don Lewis
Carole is accused of having some involvement in her husband's disappearance in the series — rumors she vehemently denies.
Pastor arrested after holding packed church service in Florida
Sheriff told leaders of The River at Tampa Bay Church they violated a local "safer-at-home" order to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Man charged for throwing "corona party" with 47 people
The New Jersey governor called the party "stupid" and said he would "name and shame" anybody who throws one.
"Grim Sleeper" serial killer found dead in prison
The stepmother of a victim named Barbara Ware said she was shocked by the news.
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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.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
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Some of the worst films of the year star big-name actors, including Mark Wahlberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kristen Stewart.
Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
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Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
America's most conservative colleges in 2020, ranked
Brigham Young, Notre Dame, Bob Jones -- which university is No. 1?
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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.
White House issues dire warning on coronavirus
President Trump is telling Americans to prepare for a "very painful" two-week period as the coronavirus death toll continues to climb. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
Dog delivers groceries to quarantined neighbor
A golden retriever in Colorado is helping his elderly neighbor practice social distancing by picking up her shopping list, giving it to his owner, and then delivering her bags of groceries.
NBA star on mental illness, social distancing
Basketball star Kevin Love, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, revealed personal struggles with depression and anxiety in a bid to bring awareness to mental health. One in five American adults experience some form of mental illness each year, and many are struggling with current social distancing guidelines that leave people feeling isolated. Love joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about what he is doing to cope himself, and his generous donation to out of work arena employees.
Amazon employees makes damning accusations
Amazon employees staged a strike against the online retail giant earlier in the week. One worker claims he was fired for staging a walkout in New York, a claim the company denies. Another at the management level said she was told to keep an employee's coronavirus diagnosis a secret, which the company also denied. Adriana Diaz speaks to some of these workers about their explosive accusations.
