CBS Weekend News, April 26, 2020
Some Midwest states are set to reopen workforce in the coming days in what will be the "new normal"; New study says coronavirus detected on tiny particles of air pollution.
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Some Midwest states are set to reopen workforce in the coming days in what will be the "new normal"; New study says coronavirus detected on tiny particles of air pollution.
Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease; Family brings home newborn surrogate daughter from Ukraine
Protesters take to the streets for second straight weekend after George Floyd's death; Closing thoughts from protesters on the frontline.
Coronavirus cases continue to surge nationwide, pushing hospitals to capacity; Georgia boy plays trumpet as a tribute to front-line workers
Wildfires continue to ravage the West as resources grow thin; Minnesota State Fair’s butter sculpting tradition lives on despite coronavirus cancellation
Trump prepares list of contenders to fill Supreme Court vacancy; U.K. company makes environmentally-friendly plastic out of peas
Trump returns to the campaign trail as Biden leads in key battleground states; Cronutt the sea lion gets brain surgery to reverse epilepsy
Former Vice President Joe Biden projected winner of 2020 presidential election; Final thoughts on the 2020 election
SpaceX capsule brings 2 NASA astronauts back to Earth; Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic.
Trump blames Biden campaign for clash between campaign bus and caravan of Trump supporters; 101-year-old voter braves long lines and bad weather to cast her ballot
Trump's doctors say he could be discharged as early as Monday; Trump surprises supporters outside Walter Reed Medical Center.
At least 5 aides to Vice President Pence test positive for coronavirus; Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
California sets new restrictions as coronavirus cases skyrocket; 5-year-old becomes "Santa's mailman" thanks to Make-a-Wish Foundation
Death toll climbs to 33 as Western states battle ongoing wildfires; New CBS poll shows tight presidential race in key states.
President Trump pushes for schools to reopen as coronavirus deaths top 135,000; Zoo toy creator puts on a puppet show for his neighborhood with no strings attached.
Tensions rise as Atlanta braces for more protests following the death of Rayshard Brooks; Black flight attendant and white airline CEO share emotional conversation.
California's Creek Fire forces evacuations and burns thousands of acres; 2nd wave of coronavirus could be weeks away, experts warn.
West Coast has some of worst air quality in the world amid wildfires; Nonprofit provides free meals to Texas children facing food insecurity amid pandemic
States issue new restrictions to contain surge of coronavirus infections; Displaced owl found in Rockefeller Christmas could take flight as soon as Monday
The 81-year-old, known for her philanthropy work in the Los Angeles area, died early Wednesday morning.
Sources say Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continued to send signals to satellites for several hours after it lost contact with air traffic controllers. Investigators strongly suspect the plane turned west and headed back across the Malay Peninsula; and, General Motors acknowledged that it knew about an issue with ignition switches turning off in 2001 in Saturn Ions, but a comparable ignition cylinder was put in Chevy Cobalts and other cars starting in 2004.
Search teams have had to resort to using their hands to dig through the thick mud, and cameras are being inserted into air pockets in the hope of finding survivors of a mudslide that struck Oso, Wash.; and, California's long drought has left the Sacramento River so low that for the first time in two decades, the Coleman fish hatchery can't release the first of 12 million baby salmon raised there.
Just after 9 Friday night, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, centered about 20 miles outside Los Angeles, struck Southern California. Residents in hardest-hit areas are cleaning up; and, Crews searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are focused on an area more than a thousand miles from the coast of Australia, where planes flying as low as 150 feet from the water have been looking for evidence of the missing aircraft.
High school students traveling to tour a college were forced to kick out the windows of their bus when it collided with a Fed Ex truck; and, Steve Hartman meets Joe Brown, a Florida barber who is still cutting hair at the age of 98.
Three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Jewish community center and a retirement facility near Kansas City; and, A new series about climate change will premiere soon on Showtime. "Years of Living Dangerously" uses celebrities to highlight the global challenges caused by climate change.
Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Sean Grayson, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting last year, is being sentenced in Springfield Thursday.
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday afternoon to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione.
Some American citizens have begun carrying their passports in Minneapolis, fearful that they'll be mistaken for undocumented immigrants and detained amid a surge of federal agents to the city.
Maps show where the next blast of Arctic air and a potential winter storm are expected to travel this weekend, according to the latest forecast models.
The man who rushed at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with liquid Tuesday night during a town hall in Minneapolis faces a federal assault charge.
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
The coastal marten is about the size of a ferret and lives in heavily wooded forests.
Some American citizens have begun carrying their passports in Minneapolis, fearful that they'll be mistaken for undocumented immigrants and detained amid a surge of federal agents to the city.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Americans are more stressed out about their health care costs than they are about affording groceries or housing.
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday afternoon to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
The man who rushed at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with liquid Tuesday night during a town hall in Minneapolis faces a federal assault charge.
Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
The fossils offer a rare glimpse into a cataclysmic event that brought a sudden end to the greatest explosion of life in our planet's history.
Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary," a love letter to his wife, became Billboard's song of the summer in 2025. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his music journey and the challenges that came along the way, including losing his father to cancer at a young age. Natalie Morales reports.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan, "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he believes the film has resonated with audiences.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
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.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.
Sonya Massey's family is reacting to the sentencing of former deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting Massey during a 911 response. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
The man who rushed at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with liquid Tuesday night during a town hall in Minneapolis faces a federal assault charge.
Sean Grayson, the former deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Steven Wallace, former director of accident investigation for the FAA, joins CBS News to reflect on one year since a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a commercial jet above Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.
President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of 2026 Thursday as his administration continued to deal with the fallout from deadly immigration enforcement practices in Minnesota. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Border czar Tom Homan spoke in Minnesota Thursday, saying he would stay there "till the problem's gone." CBS News' Ian Lee and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
The Senate failed to advance a government funding package Thursday with Democrats demanding reforms to immigration agencies. The deadline for a government shutdown is Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.