CBS Evening News, May 3, 2020
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Americans push to reopen states as U.S. coronavirus death toll rises; U.S.-Canada border closure leaves families separated amid coronavirus pandemic.
Former Vice President Joe Biden projected winner of 2020 presidential election; Final thoughts on the 2020 election
California sets new restrictions as coronavirus cases skyrocket; 5-year-old becomes "Santa's mailman" thanks to Make-a-Wish Foundation
Coronavirus cases soar as Thanksgiving approaches; Commemorating 400 years after the Mayflower's arrival
Details are trickling out about the pursuit and capture of Mexican drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. The kingpin of the Sinaloa cartel is now facing extradition to the United States on a slew of charges. Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt and ideas director Jared Cohen discuss the evolution of the Internet, and how totalitarian governments will have difficulty censoring their citizens in the near future.
Robert Gates on Afghanistan, his disagreements with President Biden and polarization in the U.S.; Riding along on the Green River Drift, the longest-running cattle drive left in America; Inside the English pub's comeback from COVID
The National Transportation Safety Board said there was nothing wrong with the brakes of the Metro-North commuter train that derailed in New York City Sunday, killing four people and injuring dozens of others; and, Jeff Glor rode along in one electric car that went zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds -- the kind of power and promise that spurred Formula 1 to launch an electric car racing series next year.
A federal judge in Washington said the author of the Constitution "would be aghast" at the NSA's collection of phone records of millions of Americans; and, cockroach farming is big business in China, since pharmaceutical companies use roaches to make products for use in traditional Chinese medicines. Seth Doane goes inside one farm whose owner says he makes $160,000 a year from the bugs.
"China's leaders have left the WTA with no choice," Wednesday's announcement said.
Anthony Bosch ran a secret doping operation for pro athletes out of his clinic in Miami. He testified that Alex Rodriguez was his client and spoke publicly for the first time to Scott Pelley for "60 Minutes."; and, A chemical spill that contaminated and caused a shutdown of the water system in nine West Virginia counties has residents unsure when their water will be safe to use again.
More infectious COVID strain has likely reached the U.S.; "Season of Giving": José Andrés on mission to keep Americans fed and restaurants open.
Senate impeachment trial of Trump begins; USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after months at sea.
Americans fleeing coronavirus land in U.S.; Restaurant owner gives teens a second chance.
Trump grants clemency for several high-profile felons; A brave preschooler and her classmates show the power of friendship.
White House directs staff to wear face masks in the West Wing; Some imported face masks failing to protect first responders from coronavirus
Americans celebrate Memorial Day amid coronavirus pandemic; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on honoring fallen heroes for Memorial Day
Peng Shuai, who accused a former Chinese government official of sexual assault, appeared in a video call with the International Olympic Committee. The appearance eased some concerns, but questions remain about her safety. Tom Hanson has the latest.
The IOC's account of Thomas Bach's call with Peng Shuai, even combined with other images of her over the weekend, may fail to convince the world she is really safe and well.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he supported a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics in China in 2022, and he said there are reasons to be "deeply, deeply skeptical" of tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
China's Foreign Ministry claims it's "not aware" of global concerns over the disappearance of Peng Shuai following her online claim of sexual assault by a senior politician.
A variant of the Delta virus that is more infectious, but is less likely to cause symptoms, now accounts for more than 1 in 10 COVID-19 cases in England, while the head of the Women's Tennis Association casts doubt on an email attributed to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM from London on these and other stories from around the world.
A top Pentagon official said he's "very concerned" about China's military buildup. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General John Hyten detailed his concerns in an exclusive interview with David Martin.
The wide-ranging discussion between the U.S. and Chinese leaders brought no major breakthroughs, but a "respectful" debate on contentious issues including Taiwan and human rights.
China is issuing a sharp warning to the U.S. about Taiwan after President Biden met virtually with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping yesterday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the details of their meeting.