Pandemic historian criticizes Trump administration's COVID response
John Barry, an expert on the 1918 influenza pandemic, spoke with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
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Veteran who died reveals pandemic's effect on mental health
Marine Corporal Rory Hamill lost his life not at war — but in a growing mental health crisis that's being made worse by the deadliest public health crisis in a century.
When losing a job means scrambling for health insurance
Theater director Tim Seib, whose asthma put him at higher risk for COVID-19, suddenly found himself without coverage.
Coronavirus isn't the only health risk for reopening buildings
If buildings have not had water flowing through them during the lockdowns, there could be a risk of getting Legionnaires' disease.
Order allows N.Y. store owners to deny entry to people without masks
"We are giving store owners the right to say, 'If you're not wearing a mask, you can't come in,'" Cuomo said at his daily press briefing Thursday.
Race for coronavirus vaccines stokes a biotech stock bubble
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
"Let the people decide": New York City businesses defy orders and open early
"We're being punished for trying to put food on our table," said one business owner.
Beauty industry professionals face uncertain futures as states reopen
Some say they fear the health risks of seeing clients, as well as further financial strain and a possible second wave of infections.
U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 100,000
The grim milestone comes as states across America have begun reopening.
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CDC warns about accuracy of antibody tests
"Serologic test results should not be used to make decisions about returning persons to the workplace," the CDC said on its website.
Amazon COVID-19 publicity video airs as news on TV stations
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Cuomo to Congress: "Stop abusing New York"
"Stop abusing the states who bore the brunt of the COVID virus, through no fault of their own," he said Wednesday in Washington.
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Kramer, an Academy Award nominee, was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS. He died Wednesday of pneumonia.
Spike in COVID and rare illness in kids as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia.
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Police precinct set ablaze as protests rage in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard was activated and sent 500 soldiers to the Minneapolis twin city of St. Paul and surrounding communities to help control the situation.
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At least 7 shot in Louisville during Breonna Taylor protests
"Please go home, be safe, and be ready to keep fighting," Juniyah Palmer, Taylor's sister, said in a video address to protesters.
Trump tough talk in tweets on protests quickly rebuked
One tweet was flagged by Twitter as possibly glorifying violence. Another was angrily repudiated by Minneapolis' mayor.
Transcript of 911 call on George Floyd released
Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
House seats Democrats and GOP are trying to flip in 2020
In total, Republicans need a net gain of at least 17 seats to flip the House back to GOP control.
Veteran who died reveals pandemic's effect on mental health
Marine Corporal Rory Hamill lost his life not at war — but in a growing mental health crisis that's being made worse by the deadliest public health crisis in a century.
Biden calls George Floyd's death an "open wound"
He said at a virtual fundraiser, "We need to make sure justice is real for the Floyd family, that the protections and the rule of law are real for every American."
YouTuber places adopted son with autism with another family
"They dragged this poor little boy all the way from China, making him start all over again, then giving up on him," one Twitter user said.
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Ancient Roman mosaic floor unearthed in Italian vineyard
Archeologists discovered the long-sought-after tiles just one week after returning from coronavirus closures.
TikTok video helps reunite Indian family with dad missing for 2 years
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Coronavirus forces some of Paris' top restaurants to turn to takeout
World-class chefs find that while adapting fine dining for home dining presents challenges, it can also serve up opportunities.
Trump offers to mediate "raging" standoff between China and India
The Asian giants have long feuded over their Himalayan border, and while thousands of troops are reportedly involved, analysts don't foresee disaster.
China ignores U.S. threats and claims new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched.
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Pandemic historian criticizes Trump administration's COVID response
John Barry, an expert on the 1918 influenza pandemic, spoke with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Trump tough talk in tweets on protests quickly rebuked
One tweet was flagged by Twitter as possibly glorifying violence. Another was angrily repudiated by Minneapolis' mayor.
At least 7 shot in Louisville during Breonna Taylor protests
"Please go home, be safe, and be ready to keep fighting," Juniyah Palmer, Taylor's sister, said in a video address to protesters.
Biden refers to George Floyd's death as an "open wound"
He said at a virtual fundraiser, "We need to make sure justice is real for the Floyd family, that the protections and the rule of law are real for every American."
Nationwide protests over George Floyd's death
The death of George Floyd — the Minnesota man who died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck — has sparked widespread outrage and days of protests.
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Pandemic historian criticizes Trump administration's COVID response
John Barry, an expert on the 1918 influenza pandemic, spoke with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
House seats Democrats and GOP are trying to flip in 2020
In total, Republicans need a net gain of at least 17 seats to flip the House back to GOP control.
Biden refers to George Floyd's death as an "open wound"
He said at a virtual fundraiser, "We need to make sure justice is real for the Floyd family, that the protections and the rule of law are real for every American."
RNC gives North Carolina until June 3 to approve convention proposal
President Trump has threatened to move the convention if North Carolina does not lift restrictions that could limit attendance.
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"We Are One" presents a free global film festival online
With theatres closed around the world, 21 international film festivals unite to curate streaming content beginning May 29, including features, documentaries, and conversations with filmmakers.
Ava DuVernay has a new initiative to connect film and social justice
ARRAY 101 will offer free learning guides to accompany TV and film productions, and the first will be for "When They See Us."
LeBron James among athletes speaking out after George Floyd's death
"Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you??" James said in an Instagram post.
Ava DuVernay launches ARRAY 101
Award-winning director Ava DuVernay is turning her powerful productions into a resource for classrooms and independent study. She's launching a new initiative, through her production company ARRAY, offering learning companions for her TV and film projects. DuVernay speaks with Gayle King about the initiative.
Walt Disney World theme parks propose mid-July reopening
If the plans are approved, Disney's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will start reopening on July 11.
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Executive order takes aim at social media companies
The president and attorney general said the administration is working on legislation, too.
Zuckerberg responds to Twitter fact-checking Trump tweet
The Facebook CEO also spoke out against government censorship of social media platforms.
Amazon to turn 125,000 pandemic hires into permanent jobs
Retail giant says most of the seasonal workers hired amid delivery surge during COVID-19 lockdowns can stay on.
NSA warns of new "Sandworm" cyberattacks by Russia-backed hackers
The "Sandworm" hacking team has been exploiting a serious flaw in commonly used email software to obtain "any attacker's dream access," the NSA said.
Trump threatens social media companies after Twitter fact-checks tweets
Twitter issued a fact check over the president's tweet about mail-in voting on Tuesday.
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Bald eagle nest eggs spotted on Cape Cod for first time in 115 years
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SpaceX postpones historic launch due to weather
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Fishermen donated 220-pound tuna to health care workers in Hawaii
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Pandemic historian criticizes Trump administration's COVID response
John Barry, an expert on the 1918 influenza pandemic, spoke with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Veteran who died reveals pandemic's effect on mental health
Marine Corporal Rory Hamill lost his life not at war — but in a growing mental health crisis that's being made worse by the deadliest public health crisis in a century.
When losing a job means scrambling for health insurance
Theater director Tim Seib, whose asthma put him at higher risk for COVID-19, suddenly found himself without coverage.
Coronavirus isn't the only health risk for reopening buildings
If buildings have not had water flowing through them during the lockdowns, there could be a risk of getting Legionnaires' disease.
Order allows N.Y. store owners to deny entry to people without masks
"We are giving store owners the right to say, 'If you're not wearing a mask, you can't come in,'" Cuomo said at his daily press briefing Thursday.
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Thinner slice of Le Pain Quotidien in U.S. after bankruptcy
European bakery chain, slammed by competitors, then COVID-19, to sell it 98 U.S. locations. Only 35 of them to reopen.
Coronavirus isn't the only health risk for reopening buildings
If buildings have not had water flowing through them during the lockdowns, there could be a risk of getting Legionnaires' disease.
Where's my stimulus check? Answers to common questions
Millions of Americans are still waiting for their economic impact payments. Here are some reasons for the holdup.
Beauty industry professionals face uncertain futures as states reopen
Some say they fear the health risks of seeing clients, as well as further financial strain and a possible second wave of infections.
Coronavirus forces some of Paris' top restaurants to turn to takeout
World-class chefs find that while adapting fine dining for home dining presents challenges, it can also serve up opportunities.
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Nationwide protests over George Floyd's death
The death of George Floyd — the Minnesota man who died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck — has sparked widespread outrage and days of protests.
Transcript of 911 call on George Floyd released
Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
Police precinct set ablaze as protests rage in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard was activated and sent 500 soldiers to the Minneapolis twin city of St. Paul and surrounding communities to help control the situation.
Minneapolis police chief apologizes to George Floyd's family
"I am absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and trauma that Mr. Floyd's death has left on his family," Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said.
911 call from Breonna Taylor's shooting death released
Taylor's death has sparked national outcry and an FBI investigation.
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SpaceX postpones historic launch due to weather
The next attempt to launch will be Saturday afternoon, after weather conditions forced a delay.
SpaceX and NASA delay launch due to weather
SpaceX is ready to make history with the launch of the first crew aboard a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. But the weather didn't cooperate today, and the launch had to be postponed for Saturday. Loren Grush, senior space reporter for The Verge, joins CBSN to talk about the mission.
"It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA — and private sector space travel.
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Musk praises astronauts' "nerves of steel" ahead of historic launch
"I'm the chief engineer," Elon Musk said. "So I'd just like to say if it goes right, it's credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
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Police and protesters clash after man's death
Thousand of protesters gathered in Minneapolis demanding justice for George Floyd after he died in police custody. The protest reached its boiling point when police fired tear gas at demonstrators. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke to Floyd's family. He joins CBSN to share what they said and what's next for the officers involved.
Taps Across America
Since parades and gatherings are cancelled this Memorial Day weekend, retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva and correspondent Steve Hartman are asking buglers and trumpet players across the country to stand on their porches this Memorial Day, and play the haunting music of “Taps” – and for the rest of us to soak in this 24-note reminder of what Memorial Day is all about. For information on how to participate, go to cbsnews.com/taps.
Firefighters battles huge fire in San Francisco
About 150 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a warehouse at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and and saved a historic World War II-era ship from the fire. Michael George reports.
An urban farm's quest to survive and thrive
Before the coronavirus, this non-profit farm was flourishing. Amid an uncertain future, they're still giving back.
NASA astronauts prep for SpaceX launch
NASA is counting down to the historic launch of a SpaceX rocket that is scheduled for Wednesday. The rocket, named "Dragon," will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station and mark a new chapter in commercial space flight. Mark Strassmann reports.