In post-earthquake Nepal, "proof that we can rebuild"
The government has been under fire for its slow pace of reconstruction since the massive earthquake a year and a half ago
Nepal earthquake
How much has Nepal rebuilt in year since quake?
Government gives update on reconstruction projects for heritage sites and homes amid criticism over delays
Quake-battered in Nepal tries to lure back tourists
Worried recent disasters will cut into tourism revenue, officials reopen World Heritage sites -- with some caveats for safety
All bodies found from crashed U.S. Marine chopper in Nepal
Chopper carrying six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers went missing Tuesday while delivering humanitarian supplies to earthquake victims
Marine chopper wreckage found in Nepal
Six U.S. Marines were on a mission to provide aid in earthquake ravaged Nepal when their aircraft went down
Bodies spotted near crashed U.S. chopper in Nepal
Marine helicopter went missing with 8 on board while delivering aid to earthquake victims
Miracle baby born in Nepal weeks after earthquake
Pregnant woman had been trapped in rubble; went into labor two weeks after
No sign of missing U.S. military chopper lost in Nepal
Searchers have yet to locate a U.S. military helicopter that went missing in Nepal
Search continues for U.S. copter, Nepal quake victims
U.S. Marine Huey went missing on an aid delivery mission in hard-hit region of Nepal, and there's been no sign of it since
Second major earthquake hits Nepal
A 7.3 earthquake struck Nepal weeks after it was hit by a major earthquake last month
U.S. Marine helicopter missing as Nepal hit by 2nd quake
The Pentagon says six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese soldiers were aboard helicopter on earthquake aid mission; dozens killed in latest temblor
Panic as deadly aftershock hits Nepal
Buildings topple and Kathmandu residents still digging through rubble from last month's killer quake run into streets as earth jolts again
Another deadly earthquake shakes Nepal
The 7.3 magnitude quake struck the Sindhupalchowk District
Nepal earthquake rocks its economy
In the poor nation with little insurance coverage, damages from the devastating April quake could exceed 25 percent of GDP
Incredible video captures Mount Everest avalanche
Climber Jost Kobusch is used to shooting videos on his trips, but had no idea this time he'd be capturing his own near-death experience
"Impossible" to find all dead in crushed Nepal village
Officials say at least 60 killed as earthquake-sparked mudslide buried tiny village in picturesque valley popular with trekkers
U.S. Marines begin aid operation in Nepal
Resources will be used to deliver help to remote areas hit by earthquake
Nepal quake toll mounts as U.S. ramps up aid effort
Big planes banned at damaged airport and Mt. Everest climbing season ends early, but there is some good news
Nepal closes airport to big jets as body count grows
Death toll climbs to 7,250, with hundreds missing, including 9 Americans' foreign aid logjam slowly opening up
Nepal struggling to recover after earthquake
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports from Nepal on the recovery efforts, which have been hampered by mudslides, avalanches and the slow trickle of aid to the neediest regions
Nepal quake survivor starts online campaign to help family rebuild
When Californian Spencer Dickinson came to Nepal he was greeted with generosity and hospitality
A catastrophe in Nepal fosters an unlikely friendship
For a California man, a trip to climb Mount Everest turned into an effort to help one family caught in a devastating earthquake
Getting aid to devastated Nepal countryside no small task
Nepal's capital suffered extensive damage, but conditions are much worse in Himalayan villages
People in Nepal's remote villages wait in rubble for help
Without food or supplies, many Nepalese affected by the earthquake are waiting for emergency aid that doesn't seem to be coming
Nepal's remote villages assess their earthquake loss
The death toll from Nepal's earthquake has reached over 6,200, with 14,000 injured
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Fashion runway shows? That's so last year
No more shuttling fashionistas between global capitals to squeeze bony-shoulder-to-bony-shoulder around runways.
Survivor recalls final moments of plane crash that killed 97
Mohammad Zubair was one of just two surviving passengers.
Staunch Trump ally to end tumultuous tenure as U.S. envoy in Germany
With his outspoken pressure on a close U.S. ally to bend to American policy, Richard Grenell made few friends in Berlin.
Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody
Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
Ex-U.S. Marine pleads not guilty as espionage trial ends in Russia
Paul Whelan's family say they "expect a wrongful conviction" and only hope he gets a sentence "lighter" than the 18 years sought by prosecutors.
South Korea to make bar owners register patrons as virus spreads
Pace of new infections is slow, but as people move around more they'll face new rules on travel and when they got to bars, clubs and gyms.
In Moscow, COVID control means government tracking your every move
Any resident of the Russian capital who wants to go more than 100 yards from home must give personal details and let authorities track their movements.
Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on "brink of new Cold War"
Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region.
COVID crisis slams the brakes on bid to save rare white rhinos
With scientists stuck at home, time is running to use an egg from one of the last 2 northern white rhinos on the planet to create a baby.
Motivated by son Beau, Biden pledges help for burn pit victims
Biden has detailed how his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, was exposed to burn pits in Iraq.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern reacts to quake during live TV interview
"We're just having a bit of an earthquake here ..." she said during a live TV interview.
Trump imposes travel restrictions on Brazil
Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
Prince William says fatherhood brought back "traumatic" emotions
William was reflecting on becoming a parent in an upcoming documentary "Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health."
Protesters clash with Hong Kong police over planned security law
The demonstrators were protesting a law Beijing intends to institute they fear would crush freedoms in the former British territory.
National security adviser says administration exploring Brazil travel ban
Brazil is experiencing a surge of coronavirus cases, surpassing Russia with the second-highest number behind the U.S.
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Fashion runway shows? That's so last year
No more shuttling fashionistas between global capitals to squeeze bony-shoulder-to-bony-shoulder around runways.
Survivor recalls final moments of plane crash that killed 97
Mohammad Zubair was one of just two surviving passengers.
Staunch Trump ally to end tumultuous tenure as U.S. envoy in Germany
With his outspoken pressure on a close U.S. ally to bend to American policy, Richard Grenell made few friends in Berlin.
Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody
Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
Ex-U.S. Marine pleads not guilty as espionage trial ends in Russia
Paul Whelan's family say they "expect a wrongful conviction" and only hope he gets a sentence "lighter" than the 18 years sought by prosecutors.
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Viral video shows woman calling cops on black man in Central Park
"I wanted folks to know what happened to make sure it never happens again from her. All she had to do was put her poor dog on the leash."
Shoppers call out woman without mask at Staten Island store
The video shows furious customers yelling at the woman to leave the grocery store.
Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
El Paso mass shooting survivor celebrates first birthday
Paul Anchondo's parents died in August while shielding him during a mass shooting at a Walmart in Texas.
How the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman honors the fallen
"It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
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How presidents have helped — or hurt — their VPs on the trail
Obama has said he'll go all in for Biden.
Newsom issues guidelines for houses of worship to reopen
Newsom's new guidelines say places of worship could reopen, if local county public health officials approve, but attendance must be limited to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower.
Feds cut off early looks at economic data for news media
For decades, reporters had early access to highly anticipated releases, such as the monthly jobs report. No longer.
Biden appears at memorial, first public event in 2 months
The Bidens, who both wore black masks, placed the wreath of white roses before the Memorial Wall.
Small Business Administration won't name PPP borrowers
U.S. Small Business Administration has yet to make public the names of companies that tapped the $660 billion program.
Entertainment
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Fashion runway shows? That's so last year
No more shuttling fashionistas between global capitals to squeeze bony-shoulder-to-bony-shoulder around runways.
Grimes says she and Elon Musk changed baby's name
"Did you change the baby name because of Californian laws ? What is the baby's new name?" a fan wrote, prompting a reply from Grimes.
Nick Cordero suffered a new lung infection
Cordero, a 41-year-old Tony nominee, was initially hospitalized March 30 after developing pneumonia and later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Colorado's tourism changes amid pandemic
All 50 states have reopened to different degrees, but in Colorado the message is "you are not welcome". Barry Petersen reports on why the Centennial State is asking people to stay away.
How coronavirus affects Hollywood
Memorial Day weekend usually means the start of the season of summer blockbusters, but the coronavirus pandemic has dimmed the bright lights of Hollywood this year. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Technology
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Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
As workers return to jobs, "stakes have never been higher"
Managers may be used to decisions that determine the life or death of a company. But the life or death of an employee?
The rise of Wikipedia as a source of medical information
For years the encyclopedic website, written and edited by anybody, was seen to be rife in misinformation; today, thanks to editors and writers at WikiProject Medicine, it is the first place many people check for the latest details about COVD-19
NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
Restaurateurs fight delivery apps' high fees
GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats have been lifelines for shuttered eateries but can gobble up to 30% of the entire tab.
Science
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Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Space flight is a family affair for SpaceX crew
Karen Nyberg and Megan McArthur understand the challenges facing their husbands better than most – they're astronauts too.
Two-faced kitten dies 4 days after birth
Most two-faced cats — known as Janus cats — only live one day. 😿
"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.
Baby gorilla fractures skull in family fight at Seattle zoo
Zoo officials say the 2-month-old Kitoko underwent surgery and may fully recover if he doesn't develop an infection.
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Nick Cordero suffered a new lung infection
Cordero, a 41-year-old Tony nominee, was initially hospitalized March 30 after developing pneumonia and later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Deadlines for laid-off workers to get health care coverage looming
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available to many laid-off workers who have lost their health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown.
Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody
Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
As workers return to jobs, "stakes have never been higher"
Managers may be used to decisions that determine the life or death of a company. But the life or death of an employee?
South Korea to make bar owners register patrons as virus spreads
Pace of new infections is slow, but as people move around more they'll face new rules on travel and when they got to bars, clubs and gyms.
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Fashion runway shows? That's so last year
No more shuttling fashionistas between global capitals to squeeze bony-shoulder-to-bony-shoulder around runways.
Feds cut off early looks at economic data for news media
For decades, reporters had early access to highly anticipated releases, such as the monthly jobs report. No longer.
Fire devastates "heart and soul" of San Francisco fishing industry
Blaze destroyed a key part of Fisherman's Wharf — the fishing gear that's used to deliver most of city's fresh seafood.
Small Business Administration won't name PPP borrowers
U.S. Small Business Administration has yet to make public the names of companies that tapped the $660 billion program.
Deadlines for laid-off workers to get health care coverage looming
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available to many laid-off workers who have lost their health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown.
Crime
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Feds looking at Ahmaud Arbery's death as a hate crime, attorneys say
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia said his office is looking into why Glynn County and the state of Georgia took so long to make arrests, Arbery's family's attorneys said.
Three-state manhunt for suspected double killer
Police are seeking college senior Peter Manfredonia. The slaying were in Connecticut and the search area stretches into New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The case against Brooke Skylar Richardson
The parents of the Ohio teen acquitted of murder in the death of her newborn speak out to "48 Hours" — the real story behind the international headlines in the case of an alleged unthinkable crime.
Man who recorded Ahmaud Arbery shooting charged with murder
Two men, 64-year-old Gregory McMichael and his 34-year-old son, Travis, have already been arrested and charged with murder.
Lori Loughlin and husband plead guilty in college admissions case
The couple appeared in separate Zoom windows for the hearing, each accompanied by a lawyer.
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Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Space flight is a family affair for SpaceX crew
Karen Nyberg and Megan McArthur understand the challenges facing their husbands better than most – they're astronauts too.
ISS commander prepares for crew from U.S.
International Space Station Commander Chris Cassidy talks to Tony Dokoupil as he prepares to welcome the first astronauts to launch from U.S. soil since the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011.
"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.
NASA, SpaceX launching a new era of commercial crewed spaceflight
Nine years after the last spacecraft carrying humans took off from U.S. soil, astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will pilot a SpaceX Dragon rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center
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"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 5/24
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan examines Hollywood’s canceled summer blockbuster season and how film production may be forever changed. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with singer-songwriter Josh Groban; Tony Dokoupil plays table tennis with “Star Trek: Picard” star Sir Patrick Stewart; Peter Greenberg looks at how the travel industry is inching back; Mark Strassmann reports on this week’s first crewed SpaceX launch from the Kennedy Space Center; Wired magazine’s Nicholas Thompson explores how Wikipedia became a trusted source for medical information on COVID-19; Conor Knighton takes a new virtual tour inside the Statue of Liberty; and Martha Teichner reports on how the home baking of bread during lockdown is nourishing people’s bodies and souls.
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.
The Lone Bellow performs "Count on Me"
Zach Williams' friends urged him to turn his journal entries into song lyrics. Now, with bandmates Kanene Pipkin and Brian Elmquist, they make up The Lone Bellow — a widely-acclaimed group whose albums have often landed on best-of-the-year lists. They released their fourth collection, “Half Moon Light,” in February. The joined “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from their homes in Nashville to perform “Count on Me.”
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.