2 Amazon employees say they were "silenced" after raising concerns
Maren Costa and Emily Cunningham had called attention to working conditions in Amazon warehouses amid the pandemic.
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ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: How dishonest politics upended a coronavirus researcher's funding; Then, examining Amazon's treatment of its workers; And, Ghost Guns: build-it-yourself firearms.
Examining Amazon's treatment of its workers
While Amazon proves to be a valuable resource for many Americans, particularly in the time of COVID-19, workers at the company are calling for safer conditions and better benefits.
Amazon employee: hundreds of coworkers have coronavirus
An Amazon employee tells 60 Minutes that, by her count, at least 600 "Amazonians" nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19.
Amazon worker tracks coronavirus cases
An Amazon employee tells 60 Minutes she is uncomfortable going to work during the pandemic. Instead, she unofficially tracks how many "Amazonians" test positive for coronavirus.
Amazon SVP Dave Clark addresses allegations of retaliation
Nine senators have called for more information about employee terminations at Amazon. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Trump donor will be next head of the U.S. Postal Service
Louis DeJoy has donated millions of dollars to the Trump campaign and the Republican Party.
Amazon executive says he quit over "whistleblower" firings
Tim Bray, a vice president at the online retailer, said the dismissals are "evidence of a vein of toxicity" at Amazon.
New documentary tells the story of Johnny Cash's first wife
Despite being thrown into the public eye for most of her marriage to a country music star, Johnny Cash's first wife was all but forgotten by Hollywood. But in a new documentary available for a limited time on Amazon, her daughters set the record straight. "My Darling Vivian" filmmakers Matt Riddlehoover and Dustin Tittle (the grandson of Johnny Cash) tell CBSN's Reena Ninan the untold story of Vivian Liberto.
Amazon makes $10,000 per second as shoppers shelter in place
The dominant ecommerce company hauled in $75 billion in revenue in the first three months of the year — a record.
Warehouse and delivery workers call for May Day strike over safety concerns
Workers at Amazon, Whole Foods, Instacart and Shipt are demanding sick leave and safer workplaces.
Amazon ends time-off policy at its warehouses
People who stayed home out of fear of catching COVID-19 fear they must choose between their job and their health.
Amazon fires workers who criticized its environmental policy
The ecommerce company has also dismissed warehouse workers involved in walkouts over working conditions.
Amazon putting new online grocery shoppers on a waiting list
E-commerce giant said it has expanded grocery capacity by 60% due to coronavirus, but shoppers still report problems.
Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks
Covid-19 is "significantly" worsening hunger in America, Amazon CEO says in announcing donation to Feeding America.
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.
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.
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.
Walmart deploys temperature checks, masks and gloves to workers
As essential workers strike across the country, Walmart is implementing stricter guidelines to keep its employees safe.
Amazon employees fear COVID-19 exposure: "I was panicking"
At least 10 Amazon warehouse employees across the country have contracted the coronavirus, according to employee and media reports.
Amazon workers fear catching coronavirus on job
"I'm scared and feeling like they're trying to hide health risks from the workers," one company employee says.
Here are 700,000 open jobs that need filling ASAP
Amazon, Instacart and Walmart are among the big companies seeking workers amid surge in demand during the pandemic.
Amazon suspends 3,900 sellers for price gouging
Retailer also removed 500,000 items as it works to "combat those seeking to profit off the COVID-19 crisis."
Amazon Prime Pantry temporarily shut on demand surge
Service that allows Prime members to order packaged groceries and other household items swamped amid coronavirus.
Can the coronavirus spread through the mail?
Some people worry letters and packages could worsen the outbreak — here's what the United States Postal Service says.
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Iran keeps targeting American bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
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Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S., officials say
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Meet the "Steel Warriors" melting down knives to empower British teens
A charity is turning thousands of knives taken off London streets into a new type of weapon to counter youth violence: Free outdoor gyms.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S., officials say
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Inside heightened security for WHCA dinner
The Secret Service says there has been a significant rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details.
Apalachee shooting suspect pleads guilty
The teen accused of killing four people during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has pleaded guilty to all charges. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Trump says "nobody got out ahead" on Saudi deal
President Trump took questions from reporters the day after he seemed to upend a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia by adding a new condition: that the country join the Abraham Accords. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
Ontario Premier Ford on U.S.-Canada relations
Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and President Trump's new tariffs on Canada. "We didn't start this trade war. President Trump decided to go after his close ally and friend, his number one customer in the entire world," Ford said.
Impact of Trump's new tariffs
The markets showed a muted reaction as President Trump announced the latest round of tariffs on Thursday over "forced labor" concerns. Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at White House
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Tuesday amid calls for military support against Russia as Ukraine gains ground in the conflict. The Trump administration also recently imposed a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries, alleging forced labor concerns. Nicole Killion breaks it down.
Details of court hearing for NYT subpoenas
A judge criticized the Justice Department for legal errors that ultimately led the agency to withdraw its subpoenas of two New York Times journalists who wrote a story about security concerns on President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.