More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
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California surpasses 10,000 coronavirus deaths
There have been more than 10,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in California as of Friday.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
7-year-old boy is now the youngest COVID-19 victim in Georgia
The boy, who had no underlying conditions, is the youngest confirmed coronavirus death in the state.
COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there more of a life and death struggle than on the Texas border, where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
Is COVID-19 making Black birth more complicated?
Black communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk?
Ohio gov. tests negative for COVID-19 hours after positive result
The reason for the discrepancy between the test results was not immediately clear.
What doctors know about the risk of COVID-19 for kids
While experts generally believe that children under 10 years old are less susceptible to the coronavirus, data show that they can still catch it.
COVID-19 could cause your hair to fall out
"My hair has been falling out in massive clumps" one COVID-19 survivor said.
L'Oreal requires doctor's note to work from home
It's legal to ask for official documentation of a medical condition, but the policy could seriously affect morale.
Nasal sprays recalled for risks including coma, death
"A single non-fatal adverse event" possibly tied to super-potent hormone in medications reported in U.S., FDA says.
USDA warns against eating prepared meals with recalled onions
Ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores could contain vegetable linked to salmonella outbreak.
116 students quarantined after start of school in Mississippi town
Each day this week, Corinth School District has reported an uptick in coronavirus cases in its schools.
Ohio governor tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Trump's visit
The governor was tested in advance of plans to greet President Trump at the airport.
Navarro: Trump executive order on drug prices a "beautiful thing"
Mr. Trump is set to travel to northern Ohio Thursday where he will visit a Whirlpool appliance factory.
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Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
Biden met with Gretchen Whitmer last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
8 bodies recovered after Marine landing craft sinks off California
All remains recovered after a Marine landing craft sank in hundreds of feet of water off the Southern California coast.
Honk Hong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
Intel shows Russia trying to "denigrate" Biden
The U.S. intelligence community has provided an update on attempted influence on the 2020 election.
"I want to get out": Desperate Lebanese say they're stuck after explosion
Even before this week's blast, the country of 6 million was suffering through a severe economic recession.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Plane skids off runway in India, killing at least 18
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants.
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Honk Hong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
"I want to get out": Desperate Lebanese say they're stuck after massive explosion
Even before this week's blast, the country of 6 million was suffering through a severe economic recession.
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Critics fear Philippines could use COVID crisis to crack down on dissent
"In an environment of horrific rights abuses and impunity, the situation is bound to worsen," a human rights watchdog said.
Plane skids off runway in India, killing at least 18
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants.
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Honk Hong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
Utah cop fired for mishandling explicit images of college student
The investigation concluded that Miguel Deras "mishandled sensitive evidence" pertaining to 21-year-old Lauren McCluskey's case.
8 bodies recovered after Marine landing craft sinks off California
All remains recovered after a Marine landing craft sank in hundreds of feet of water off the Southern California coast.
Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
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Biden met with Michigan Gov. last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
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White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
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NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Oprah Winfrey seeks justice for Breonna Taylor
Oprah Winfrey is spearheading a high-profile campaign to bring attention to Breonna Taylor's case. Winfrey featured Taylor on the cover of September's issue of her magazine and set up 26 billboards in Louisville, Kentucky, demanding charges against the officers involved in her death.
Award-winning producer arrested on sex assault and felony charges
Detail — who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Wiz Khalifa — allegedly committed the assaults on women ranging in age from 18 to 31.
66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic
No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out.
Michelle Obama reveals she has depression
Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed on the second episode of her Spotify podcast she has a low-grade form of depression.
Technology
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
Science
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Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Health
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More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
California surpasses 10,000 coronavirus deaths
There have been more than 10,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in California as of Friday.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
7-year-old boy is now the youngest COVID-19 victim in Georgia
The boy, who had no underlying conditions, is the youngest confirmed coronavirus death in the state.
COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there more of a life and death struggle than on the Texas border, where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
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Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service
$2.2 billion of red ink in just 3 months, despite more package deliveries. Losses could top $20 billion in two years.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
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Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Vanessa Guillén's murder a "tipping point," Army secretary says
Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
Space
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
Astronauts talk about their SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry astronauts into orbit. Watch a portion of their remarks.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.