Top Biden aide says jobs plan "meets the needs of a 21st century economy"
President Biden unveiled his $2 trillion infrastructure plan last week, which he said could create 19 million jobs.
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Transcript: Cecilia Rouse on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cecilia Rouse, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, that aired Sunday, April 4, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
NIH director: The COVID vaccine is "an answer to prayer"
Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist and evangelical Christian, says we are at a "love your neighbor" moment, when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect others from severe illness and death.
Vaccinating bunnies
While humans have been fighting COVID-19, bunnies have been battling their own virus – RHDV2. As this highly-contagious strain of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus spreads across the country, correspondent Conor Knighton reports on what's being done to protect rabbits at home and in the wild.
Pope marks second pandemic Easter in deserted St. Peter's Square
"He likes to be with the people. He wants to go to the fringes, to the poorest of the poor, and the pandemic has robbed him of all of that," said CBS News Vatican contributor Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo.
COVID lockdown leaves Vatican empty at Easter
Italy is back under coronavirus lockdown with cases rising across Europe, leaving the Vatican virtually empty for the second Easter in a row. The shutdown comes as the Catholic Church struggles with a falling number of followers. Chris Livesay reports from Rome.
Latest on COVID-19 cases, traveling and more
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus on rise in COVID-19 cases, getting children vaccinated and CDC updates on traveling.
CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared fully vaccinated Americans to travel just in time for Easter weekend. The change in guidance comes as more states scale back their coronavirus restrictions, but amid soaring infection rates. Tom Hanson has the details.
U.S. shatters COVID-19 vaccination records
The U.S. administered a record-breaking 20 million coronavirus vaccine doses in one week. As vaccination efforts ramp up, the CDC has new travel guidance for those who are fully vaccinated. But as Omar Villafranca reports, that good news comes with a warning. Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN to break down the latest.
CDC says fully vaccinated people may resume travel
Those who have been fully vaccinated can resume air travel at low risk to themselves, the CDC said. Omar Villafranca has more.
Fully vaccinated people may safely resume travel, CDC says
Over 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.
This week on "Face the Nation," April 4, 2021
Cecilia Rouse and Jonathan Nez appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Mets-Nationals series postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
Three Nationals players tested positive for COVID-19 in total, with one more player likely, the team's general manager Mike Rizzo said.
Key questions left by COVID-19 origins report
The U.S. and more than a dozen other countries are calling for more transparency after the release of the World Health Organization's report into the origins of COVID-19. David Feith joined CBSN to discuss the key questions left unanswered in the agency's investigation.
DeSantis confronted over Publix deal
Publix Supermarkets, Chosen by Governor DeSantis to distribute vaccines, donated to his PAC. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Ron DeSantis confronted over Publix-COVID vaccination deal
Publix Supermarkets, chosen by Governor DeSantis to distribute vaccines, donated to his PAC. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
White House economic adviser says infrastructure plan will create "millions of jobs"
New numbers out Friday appear to signal a major boom in job growth across the country as more Americans receive the coronavirus vaccine and start returning to work. White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins CBSN to defend President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and address concerns over raising taxes to fund it.
Will U.S. audiences flock back to movie theaters?
Hollywood is looking to successful box-office sales in Chia as a sign that U.S. audiences will also return to theaters in boffo numbers.
How to keep safe over Easter holiday
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to release new air travel guidance Friday. Dr. Bob Lahita shares with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers what to know if you have to fly and ahead of any family gatherings for the upcoming Easter holiday as well as other developments related to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID changes Jerusalem Easter celebrations
For the second year in a row, Easter celebrations will be very different in Jerusalem. Elizabeth Palmer visits one of the holiest sites in all of Christianity and learns how the sacred space is managing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commerce secretary on jobs plan and recovery
President Biden named Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and four other officials to help sell his historic investment in rebuilding outdated infrastructure. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes speaks with the new commerce secretary about that proposal and her plan to put millions of Americans who were displaced by the pandemic back to work.
COVID cases spike in Michigan, fueled by infections in kids
Children under 10 years old had the biggest increase in cases, followed closely by those ages 10 to 19.
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on filmmaking in a pandemic
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about filmmaking during a pandemic and their new documentary Hemingway
Experts fear U.S. may enter 4th COVID surge
There are mounting concerns the U.S. is entering a fourth coronavirus surge as cases rise across the country. CDC data shows more than 40% of all counties are now in the red zone. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, officials are urging Americans to take precautions over the Easter holiday. Dr. David Hirschwerk, an attending infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, joins CBSN with his analysis.
History museum to feature women's pandemic journals
There is no single story that can describe the coronavirus pandemic. It's best told in the millions of individual experiences from a year like no other.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
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Deadline for wider U.S.-Iran deal about to expire amid stalemate
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday with no deal in sight.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace deal
Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln
GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.
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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
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U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace deal
Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
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RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
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Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
U.S. tourist reportedly killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna
An American man hiking up Italy's active Mount Etna volcano was killed by a lightning strike, the national news agency ANSA reports.
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Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Movie theaters boom amid studio hits
The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.
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States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
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.
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Trial starting after Microsoft exec's alleged murder-for-hire involving ex-wife
Jared Bridegan was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
Mozart statuettes snatched in classical caper
To celebrate Mozart's 270th birthday this year, German artist Ottmar Hörl made 320 statuettes of the composer and his dog, Pimperl, placing them around Salzburg, Austria. However, the statuettes have been pilfered.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Rising tensions over Flock cameras
There's rising scrutiny over Flock Safety's nationwide network of cameras that record license plate numbers. Over the weekend, a protest turned physical in Fargo, North Dakota, while officials in Hood County, Texas, shut down and covered its cameras over privacy concerns. Anna Schecter reports.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
World Liberty Financial granted bank status
A Trump-appointed bank regulator has given conditional approval for World Liberty Financial, a crypto business established by President Trump's sons and the sons of special envoy Steve Witkoff, to become a bank. Nancy Cordes reports.
Questions over when USS Lincoln will return
The head of U.S. Central Command visited the USS Lincoln over the weekend amid questions over when the ship will return from the Middle East. Families of sailors and members of Congress raised concerns over conditions on the ship during its nine-month deployment. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Cleanup after Hurricane Lala pummels Hawaii
The cleanup is beginning in Hawaii after it was hit by Hurricane Lala, which has now weakened to a tropical storm. Floodwaters washed out roads, and thousands of people are without power. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.