NBA champion Lakers won't host fans "until further notice"
The season is set to being on December 22.
COVID-19
Doctor on the CDC's new mask guidelines
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss the CDC's new guidelines which say face masks can help protect wearers from getting infected with the coronavirus. She also talks about new restrictions some cities are imposing on restaurants, bars and gyms to try to stop the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Biden presses ahead with transition plans
President-elect Joe Biden is pressing ahead with the White House transition process despite facing hurdles from President Trump. Mr. Biden has already formed a coronavirus advisory board and named his chief of staff. Kathryn Dunn Tenpas, a senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
How COVID vaccines are bulk manufactured
With $628 million from the U.S. government, Emergent Bio-Solutions in Baltimore is scaling up separate Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, which are still pending FDA approval.
Pelosi says GOP "refusing to accept reality" of Biden victory
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Republicans for not acting on coronavirus.
How COVID vaccines are bulk manufactured
With $628 million from the U.S. government, Emergent BioSolutions in Baltimore is scaling up separate Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, which are still pending FDA approval.
Sportscaster Jim Nantz on 2020 Masters
The 84th Masters is underway in Augusta, Georgia -- but this year's tournament was delayed until November over coronavirus fears. CBS Sports lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, who is covering his 35th Masters, explains what viewers can expect and how players will take to the unique scenario.
State of White House COVID-19 task force
Sources tell CBS News President Trump has not attended a White House Coronavirus Task Force meeting in months. It comes as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from the virus surge nationwide. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Unemployment claims down last week
709,000 Americans filed claims for unemployment last week. That number is about 48,000 lower than the previous week. Frances Stacy, the director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN with the latest.
Dr. Celine Gounder on coronavirus surges
The U.S. reported more than 144,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the latest record high. Dr. Celine Gounder is on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board and is an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital. She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest daily record highs and efforts that can be taken to slow the virus' spread.
Holiday cheer arrives early amid pandemic
An Army veteran who used to fix radars found a new outlet in setting up elaborate Christmas lights. This year Mark Bacon and his wife, Alisha, decided to light their annual holiday showcase early due to the pandemic. The Bacon family tells CBSN they wanted to lift the spirits of their community.
Texas grapples with surge of COVID-19
Texas has seen over 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one city that has been hit particularly hard is El Paso. Dr. Ogechika Alozie, an infectious disease specialist in El Paso, joins CBSN to discuss how the state is coping with the pandemic.
U.S. breaks another coronavirus case record
CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian is in El Paso, Texas, where nearly one in ten residents have been infected by the coronavirus. It's one of the nation's hotspots, as the virus continues to ravage the nation.
Ohio governor on COVID surge, health measures
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the surge in COVID-19 cases in his state, Ohio's safety measures and President Trump's handling of the pandemic.
Trump not engaging with his COVID task force
As COVID-19 cases spike, President Trump has not met with his pandemic task force in months, and sources tell CBS News the recent meetings lack substance and a coherent message. Paula Reid reports from the White House.
CDC urges people to limit holiday gatherings
Governors in at least seven states are urging their constituents to stay home as much as possible, while colleges are pushing students to get tested ahead of Thanksgiving break. David Begnaud reports.
Russia says vaccine 92% effective as 4 doctors who got it catch COVID
At least 4 Russian health workers given the country's 1st coronavirus vaccine have caught the disease, but officials say it just didn't have enough time to work.
New York sets new restrictions for bars, restaurants
The new restrictions, an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, will go into effect Friday.
Syracuse University cancels in-person classes amid COVID surge
On Sunday, the school reported eight new student cases of COVID-19. Three days later, the number of new cases jumped to 52.
Order to cull millions of mink canceled
Denmark is pulling an order to kill the country's entire population of mink after it was discovered that there was a possible mutation of COVID-19 transmitted between the animal and humans. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Some college football games postponed due to COVID
Several college football teams are postponing their games due to positive COVID-19 cases within their programs. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Ohio State-Maryland game canceled over positive COVID-19 cases
"The responsible thing for us to do is pause football activities, given the number of positive cases currently in our program," Maryland's athletic director said.
Millions of Americans planning to travel this holiday
Although this Thanksgiving weekend won't be quite as busy as last year, officials say millions still plan to hit the road despite the deadly pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Americans planning holiday travel could add to COVID-19 surge
This Thanksgiving won't be as busy, but millions planning to hit the road could add to COVID-19 surges, health experts say.
States impose restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge
There's a record number of Americans needing intensive care due to coronavirus as states begin to impose new restrictions to curb the spread. David Begnaud, Meg Oliver and Janet Shamlian have the latest.
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Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, sources said.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 700,000 evacuate, flights canceled
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Trump cracks jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner redo
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
HealthWatch
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
World
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Brazil denies visa requests to U.S. officials ahead of upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
Suspect in Berlin LGBTQ+ parade attack has ties to Islamic "circles," police say
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 700,000 evacuate, flights canceled
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
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7/25: CBS Saturday Morning
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Better That Way"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
Charles Wesley Godwin sings "Hallelujah High"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Hey There Son"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings 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.
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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Science
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Science
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
Space
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Justine's Voice
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
83-year-old rescued near Grand Canyon
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.
Family self-deporting back to Ecuador
Jorge Angamarca and his family are choosing to self-deport from Minnesota back to Ecuador. They came to the U.S. seeking asylum, telling CBS Minnesota that they were being extorted for money with threats of kidnapping their daughter if they did not pay. Jennifer Mayerle has their story.
Woman swimming along California coast
California woman Catherine Breed is trying to swim the entire length of the state's coast, over 900 miles. Kenny Choi has more on the potentially history-making feat.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.