Norah O'Donnell reflects on the toll of the pandemic

With the U.S. passing the staggering number of 500,000 lives lost to the coronavirus, Norah O'Donnell takes a moment for remembrance -- and a reason to be hopeful.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 01:19

Remembering the lives lost to coronavirus

To fully comprehend the loss of so many lives during the pandemic, it helps to see their faces and hear from the loved ones they left behind. Nikki Battiste shares their stories.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 02:20

Biden commemorates lives lost to COVID-19

President Biden spoke at the White House to mark the tragic milestone of 500,000 American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have to fight this together, as one people," he said. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington, D.C.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 17:59

Millions of COVID cases went undiagnosed

As the U.S. reaches a toll of 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19, a new study suggests millions of infections last year went undiagnosed. The study's senior author, Kaitlyn Sadtler, an investigator at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, joins CBSN to discuss what the findings mean for potential immunity.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 03:53

Freedom House medical service makes comeback

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the problem of unequal health care in under-served areas of the country. Now a hospital in Pittsburgh is reviving a decades-old emergency medical service to help communities of color. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 01:57

Funeral home "running out of granite for headstones"

Ken McKenzie said traffic to his funeral home has "grown to the point that we actually have to give a reservation code to a family just so that they could be seen."

• Feb 22, 2021

U.S. COVID death toll set to surpass 500,000

As the nation approaches 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19, Dr. Ron Elfenbien, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss the grim milestone.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 08:24

U.S. nears 500,000 deaths from coronavirus

It has been almost a year since the pandemic started and while cases and hospitalizations have dropped, there is no end in sight for frontline workers. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with a funeral director in California who has been busier now than at any other point during the pandemic. He says the work has taken an emotional toll as he tries to do his best to help families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 06:18

Italy's year-long journey from COVID epicenter

In February 2020, Italy recorded its first cases of coronavirus and soon became the epicenter for COVID-19 deaths across Europe. Italy was the first country to implement the kind of nationwide lockdowns that the rest of world soon turned to. Chris Livesay returns to northern Italy to meet those hardest-hit by the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 02:58

1 year after 1st COVID cases found, Italy cautiously bouncing back

"Last year we had 188 funerals," a woman in Nembro, once the epicenter of Italy's coronavirus epidemic, tells CBS News. "This year, people are planning weddings."

• Feb 22, 2021

An ex-CDC director on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines

Inequalities evident by race, ethnicity and geography have been clear in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. So how can more Americans get access to necessary treatment?

• Feb 22, 2021

Gottlieb says downward trend in virus infections "likely to continue"

"This has taken a tragic toll on the United States, but we should be optimistic, in my view," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.

• Feb 22, 2021

Cuomo faces federal probe over nursing home deaths

Federal prosecutors in New York have launched a preliminary investigation into the Cuomo administration's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. The state's attorney general has alleged the administration greatly undercounted deaths. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 01:47

U.S. approaching 500,000 COVID deaths

As the number of COVID deaths in the U.S. inches closer to 500,000, efforts to vaccinate the country move forward. More than 63 million Americans have received at least one shot. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 02:16

Hate crimes against Asian Americans on the rise

Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise, with more than 3,000 hate incidents directed at Asian Americans recorded since the start of the pandemic. Major Garrett reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 02:13

Biden pushes ahead with stimulus plan

With the U.S. economy still suffering the effects of the pandemic, President Biden is pushing ahead with his coronavirus relief plan. Mr. Biden is committed to sending relief checks, but Republicans oppose a measure in the bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 01:40

U.K. to embark on "cautious" reopening plan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that every adult in the country should get the first coronavirus vaccine by July 31.

• Feb 21, 2021

Baltimore mayor on COVID response

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a spotlight on racial inequality in the U.S. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about the challenges the city is facing, including the racial inequity of vaccine distribution. Scott also says he's working on vaccine distribution for educators who are skeptical to return to work as the pandemic continues.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 08:27

Child care center founder dies before getting vaccine

The founder of a child care center focusing on kids from struggling families in Baltimore was excited when COVID vaccines started getting approved late last year. Sadly, she fell ill in December and died on New Year's Eve before she had the opportunity to get vaccinated. Michael George reports.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 02:28

Mexico sees increase in American tourists

Despite a CDC warning to avoid all travel to Mexico, vacation hotspots like Quintana Roo and Cancun are seeing a surge of American tourists. This February and March, available flight seats are up almost 10% compared to 2020. Wendy Gillette reports.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 02:51

Manufacturers face aluminum can shortage

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to shift consumer drinking habits from bars and restaurants to private homes, beverage manufacturers are concerned about a looming shortage of aluminum cans. Charlie De Mar has more.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 02:10

A matter of trust: Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

When coronavirus vaccinations were first offered late last year, millions of Americans flocked to sign up. But some — especially in historically underserved communities of color — were hesitant, if not outright opposed. Senior contributor Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of this skepticism, and the challenges of getting the vaccine to the people who need it the most.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 11:46

Ex-deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger on "Face the Nation"

Margaret Brennan talks COVID-19 origins, China's role and more with the former Trump official.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 46:03

Face the Nation: Matt Pottinger, Betsy Price, Scott Gottlieb

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on ex-deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger faults China for trying to cover up coronavirus, the failure of Texas power grid during the recent winter storm and the decline in the number of new coronavirus infections.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 22:35

Pottinger faults China for trying to cover up coronavirus

The former deputy national security adviser says China turned to its military to try to "contain it until it was too late."

• Feb 21, 2021
• 16:14

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