Mongolian teen infected by marmot dies of bubonic plague
In an unrelated case in neighboring China, a patient who was infected with plague in the northern region of Inner Mongolia is improving, Chinese state media say.
Colorado
Seasonal changes bring challenges for Colorado tourism amid pandemic
Tourists spend billions in Colorado each year — in 2018, travelers spent $22.3 billion in the state.
School nurses prep for reopening
States are drafting plans for reopening schools as classes get ready to start back up for the fall. For areas that plan on allowing in-person learning, nurses will play an important role as the country continues to deal with the pandemic. Melanie Asmar, a reporter with Chalkbeat Colorado, joins CBSN to discuss.
Cops fired over photo reenacting chokehold
Three police officers in Colorado have been fired and a fourth has resigned over photos mocking the chokehold placed on a Black man who died after police stopped him on the street last August. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Cops fired for re-enacting Elijah McClain chokehold
Three Colorado officers were fired and a fourth resigned over photos showing police reenact a chokehold used on Elijah McClain, a Black man who died last year after police stopped him on the street. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Photos show officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Several officers in Aurora, Colorado, have been fired over a photo that reenacted a chokehold their colleagues used on Elijah McClain, who died in police custody in 2019.
Officer involved in Elijah McClain photo investigation resigns
The unreleased photographs show officers near where Elijah McClain was killed reenacting the hold that preceded his death, according to sources cited by CBS Denver.
QAnon conspiracy supporter wins primary
Colorado restaurant owner and gun activist Lauren Boebert, an enthusiast for the QAnon conspiracy theory, defeated incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in the Republican primary, while Democrat John Hickenlooper won his party's Senate primary. CBSN has details.
QAnon supporter defeats 5-term congressman endorsed by Trump
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, "if this is real, then it could be really great for our country."
Colorado Democrats face off in primary ahead of key Senate election
Former Governor John Hickenlooper is considered the frontrunner in the primary to face Cory Gardner in November.
Cops probed over photos of them at Elijah McClain memorial
Sources told CBS Denver that the unreleased photos show officers reenacting the hold that preceded McClain's death.
New probe sought in Elijah McClain death
Pressure is mounting for a new investigation into the death of a man after an encounter with police in Colorado last August. According to his family, 23-year-old Elijah McClain was out buying iced tea when he was stopped by police after a 911 call claimed McClain was wearing a ski mask, "acting weird," and waving his arms around. He was pronounced brain dead three days after police put him in a chokehold and a medic injected him with ketamine.
Saharan dust cloud covers parts of U.S.
A Saharan dust storm, nicknamed "Godzilla" for its massive size, is moving toward the northeastern U.S. after stretching from Texas to Florida on Friday. It is expected to cause thick, hazy skies that will lead to poor air quality. Parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are also expecting to be battered by severe thunderstorms Saturday after golf ball-sized hail pelted Colorado roads on Friday. Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with what viewers can expect from their weather.
Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Elijah McClain case
"They murdered him. They are bullies with badges," Sheneen McClain told CBS News.
Elijah McClain petition gets over 2 million signatures
McClain, a 23-year-old black man, died after being detained by police in Aurora, Colorado.
Colorado passes sweeping police reform bill
Among other regulations, the bill ended qualified immunity at the state level, making Colorado one of the first states that holds police officers liable for misconduct.
Denver police ordered to stop using tear gas on protesters
"The threat to physical safety and free speech outweighs the threat to property," the judge said.
Denver cop fired for "Let's start a riot" post during protests
Officer Thomas McClay was fired for violating the department's social media policy.
Senate seats Democrats and Republicans are hoping to flip
There are 35 seats up for election in 2020, and Democrats are hoping to crack the GOP's slim 53-47 majority in November.
Colorado mom's Mother's Day disappearance still a mystery
Authorities continue to search for a Colorado mother of two who disappeared after going for a bicycle ride on May 10.
Competitive race for U.S. Senate in Colorado
Democrats and Republicans are fighting for control of the Senate, and Colorado is one of several states shaping up to be a key contest. Former Governor John Hicknelooper and former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff are the top Democratic contenders looking to unseat Republican Cory Gardner in November. Justin Wingerter, a federal government reporter for the Denver Post, spoke with CBS about the competitive race.
Inside Colorado's Ice Castles
A seasonal attraction called Ice Castles draws visitors in search of a winter wonderland to Dillon, Colorado. The massive attraction takes about eight weeks to build and uses roughly 10 million gallons of water. Janet Shamlian got the chance to explore the wintery landscape for our series American Wonders.
Woman accused of drugging new mom
A Washington state woman, who once ran for public office in Colorado, is accused of trying to kidnap a three-week-old baby. Juliette Parker and her teenage daughter are suspected of posing as photographers, and drugging a new mom to try and steal her infant. Carter Evans reports on the case before Parker's Tuesday arraignment.
17-year-olds can vote in Colorado primary
For the first time in Colorado, some 17-year-old residents can cast their votes in the state primary March 3, as long as they will turn 18 before Election Day in November. CBS Denver reports.
Trump says Stone has a chance of "exoneration"
While speaking to an audience of ex-convicts in Colorado, President Trump said he thinks Roger Stone has a good chance of "exoneration." But he stopped short of saying he would grant Stone a pardon. Weijia Jiang reports.
Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan
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Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
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El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
