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Stay-at-home orders have turned America's densest and most vibrant cities into virtual ghost towns, but for one New York photojournalist, the shutdown created a unique chance to document the empty city. Brook Silva-Braga joined George Steinmetz as the latter recounted his unusual helicopter ride around a locked down New York City.
From yellow fever to tuberculosis to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, New York City has fought health crises before the coronavirus pandemic hit. But each wave of contagion has helped shape the city seen today. Tom Hanson looks at how past pandemics have impacted the architecture and makeup of today's urban environments.
Desperate to escape their homes amid coronavirus lockdowns, Americans are heading outside in record numbers for fresh air and exercise -- while also finding ways to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Christina Ruffini speaks to some Washington, D.C. locals who are finding the benefit in stepping outside during odd hours.
Drastic measures were taken on Friday as two of the nation's biggest states joined a third in ordering all non-essential workers to stay home. Now New York, California, and Illinois are in lockdown mode. The U.S. coronavirus death toll has soared to at least 260 reported fatalities. More than 5,300 new cases were reported Friday, bringing the current total to over 19,000. Michael George reports on the pandemic from Times Square.
New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham had the trading floor closed on March 23 amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. However, for the first time in its 227 year history, trading continued electronically while the floor was shut down. Dana Jacobson speaks to Cunningham about what trading will look like after the floor resumes in-person trading Tuesday.
A record 20.5 million Americans lost jobs in April, according to an unemployment report released by the Labor Department Friday. The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7%, the worst since the Great Depression. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to unpack the staggering figure and discuss what it means for the future of the country.
Many Americans are looking for ways to stay safe this holiday weekend as coronavirus cases rise to record levels in some states. The total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is nearly 3 million. Johns Hopkins University's Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the latest numbers and what that means for the millions of Americans hoping to celebrate Independence Day.
Celebrated writer David Sedaris may be one of the only authors alive who can fill concert venues just so people could listen to him read. While audiences feel like a distant memory during the coronavirus pandemic, he spoke to Jeff Glor about how the things he's still found to laugh about and his new book, "The Best of Me," a collection of his best essays and stories.
Days after protests and fires ripped through Minneapolis, residents already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic's lockdowns were left with nowhere to buy groceries. The Sheridan Story, a nonprofit focused on feeding kids throughout Minnesota during food gaps, sprung into action. The group partnered with a local middle school after a community member put a call out on social media to help feed their neighbors. Jamie Yuccas speaks to Rob Williams, the Sheridan Story's founder and executive director.
Millions of Americans shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, while others remain on foreign shores still hoping to return to the U.S. Cancelled flights, sudden travel restrictions and strict quarantines have all blocked many people from getting back. This week, the State Department warned that time may be running out. Kris Van Cleave speaks to some of the Americans looking for a way to return.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus looks back at a year of COVID-19 and what's ahead.
With more than 5,000 inmates, Chicago's Cook County jail was once one of the worst coronavirus hotspots in the country. Before the state of Illinois grappled with a new surge of hundreds of thousands of cases, Adriana Diaz found out how health measures had briefly made it one of the safest institutions in Chicago.
The CEOs of Apple and Google are joining forces in a combined effort to combat the coronavirus. The Silicon Valley giants are each planning on rolling out technology on their operating systems in May that can notify someone if they’ve been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain the new technology and how people can use it to keep themselves safe.
COVID-19 has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S. over the last week, as the soaring number of infections overwhelms many of the nation's hospitals and forces new containment restrictions. Michael George reports on the state of the pandemic across the country.
The World Health Organization is calling South America a new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are surging in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has downplayed the threat for months. Clinics in Brazil's Amazon region are overwhelmed as the virus reaches the country's indigenous communities. Roxana Saberi reports on how countries around the world are handling the pandemic.
Coronavirus, recently declared a pandemic, is one of two currently ongoing in the world — the other being HIV/AIDS. Throughout history, pandemics have frightened the public and taken millions of lives. There has been Spanish flu, smallpox, typhus, tuberculosis and more. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Jeff Glor examines the history behind these global threats.
A Washington couple followed through with their long-planned wedding while the coronavirus pandemic loomed, forcing many other couples across the U.S. and the world to call off their ceremonies. Christina Ruffini takes a look at how the bride and groom got creative and carried on celebrating their union.
The book "Superpower Showdown" tells the story of the monumental standoff between the U.S. and China, and how it defines both our world today and our future. Tensions between the two nations are at a new level amid a global pandemic, protests in Hong Kong and then upcoming U.S. presidential election. Jeff Glor speaks to the authors of the book, two reporters with deeply personal ties to the story.
For the last decade Jes Gordon has been known in the high-end party industry as a rock star event planner. While the pandemic has put many of life's celebrations on hold, Gordon turned her experiences into a new novel, a fictional account of the party industry and its lavish lifestyle, called "Party on the Moon." Correspondent Jamie Wax reports.
People from all over the world have traveled to Venice, Italy to see the famous city's incredible sites. It is one of the most photographed cities in the world. But as COVID-19 keeps tourists away, one industry is moving in and filling the void left behind. Chris Livesay has the details.
Not since President Reagan was shot in an assassination attempt nearly 40 years ago has there been this level of concern over the president’s health. The White House has not been forthcoming about President Trump’s condition, but he was taken to Walter Reed medical center Friday after testing positive for COVID-19. CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what happens now that the president is in the hospital.
The recent COVID-19 surge in India has been devastating. The virus has caused at least 29 million infections and 363,000 deaths, most of them since mid-April. While new cases are declining, the nation of more than 1 billion people continues to struggle with the societal effects of the virus. In one major city, an army of volunteers is trying to deliver help and hope on three wheels.
One year ago in December 2019, the fist symptomatic cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, China. As the pandemic swept across the globe, more than 65 million people have been infected, and more than 1.5 million killed. Ramy Inocencio returns to Wuhan to see how a year of living with the coronavirus has changed life.
It's normal for kids to be encouraged to read during the summer months away from school, but with many libraries closed, some have lost access to the free books that make reading possible. Kris Van Cleave looks at a small Virginia community that developed a workaround with the help of "Wing," a drone delivery company launched by Google's parent company.
President Biden is urging Americans to pick up the pace and get vaccinated. The push comes with just over two weeks to go before the Fourth of July when the administration hoped to see 70% of adults in the nation vaccinated. It also comes as the dangerous and highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus surfaces in 49 states. Michael George has the latest.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in the U.S. air strikes "targeting several ISIS positions in southern Syria."
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicenter of the strike, Ukraine's Emergency Service said.
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million, Powerball said. It's the game's seventh-largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
The suspect was killed, and the man who called law enforcement was also injured, officials said Saturday.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
This week's guests include Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who led the push for Friday's release of the Epstein files.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
To what does LEGO owe its remarkable half-century success story? CBS News visits the toy giant's Denmark headquarters to find out.
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in the U.S. air strikes "targeting several ISIS positions in southern Syria."
The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year.
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Corn Whiskey Christmas."
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Jolly Man."
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Holly Jolly Christmas."
Kate Winslet is one of Hollywood's most accalimed actors, and now she's testing her skills as a director with the new Christmas film "Goodbye June." She sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the challenges of the new role after so many years in front of the camera.
To what does LEGO owe its remarkable half-century success story? CBS News visits the toy giant's Denmark headquarters to find out.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
The Southern Cross, a restored C-49 World War II-era plane, is used by a nonprofit group for a peaceful mission this holiday season, to provide a Santa-eye view of the Christmas lights in North Texas. The goal is to keep veteran history alive and air-worthy. Omar Villafranca explains.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
There's a growing recognition of a gap in the family leave laws of many states for those that suffer pregnancy loss. As Nikki Battiste reports, some lawmakers and advocates are pushing for more protections for grieving families.
Holiday shopping is in high gear, with the National Retail Federation predicting a record 159 million shoppers on what it calls "Super Saturday," with nearly a third buying gifts in stores. However, consumer sentiment is down as many Americans are concerned about their economic future. Nicole Valdes explains.
The U.S. confirmed that it seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, the second such seizure this month. The U.S. Coast Guard led the operation, which took place in international waters. Meanwhile, the U.S. military hit more than 70 targets in a retaliatory assault against ISIS in Syria. Willie James Inman has more.