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Orgeron on playing football this fall
In an interview with 60 Minutes airing this Sunday, LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron lays out why he thinks there should be football this fall. See the full report on Orgeron, this Sunday.
Joe Biden discusses national mask mandate
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday gave a speech on the coronavirus vaccine development in Wilmington, Delaware. Before laying out his own plans, Biden warned against leaving the distribution of a potential vaccine in the hands of the Trump administration. CBSN Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Lana Zak with the details of Biden's speech, including his comments on implementing a national mask mandate.
Trump questions CDC chief's vaccine timeline
President Trump said he thought the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, was "confused" when he testified before senators earlier in the day that a coronavirus vaccine won't reach the general public until around the summer of 2021. During the same press conference, Dr. Scott Atlas, one of Mr. Trump's advisers, said the administration expected to have hundreds of millions of doses of a vaccine produced by the end of March. Watch their remarks.
Biden believes he would have authority to impose national mask mandate
He said he had spoken to his legal team about whether he'd have the authority to impose a national mask mandate if necessary.
Outbreak at detention facility linked to ICE flights
A new report sheds light on a coronavirus outbreak at an immigration detention facility in Farmville, Virginia, that's linked to ICE flights transporting agents to control protests in Washington, D.C. Nick Miroff of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why the detainees were moved, and what rules the flights broke.
Wildfire smoke and the risk of COVID-19
There are new concerns about the safety of firefighters battling wildfires during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Luke Montrose, an assistant professor with the Department of Community and Environmental Health at Boise State University, about ways to protect crews on the front lines.
Big Ten college football will happen this year after all
Conference presidents initially canceled fall season but have decided to forge ahead with strict medical protocols.
Kids and young adults of color die from COVID-19 at higher rates
A new report from the CDC shows that more children and young adults of color have died from COVID-19 than their peers.
More than 163,000 businesses on Yelp have closed since March
Most of closures across U.S. since pandemic struck are permanent, online review company finds.
Pelosi pushes against Dems frustrated over COVID relief negotiations
Pelosi said that she is "proud of every statement that members are making" with regard to coronavirus legislation.
United Airlines using antimicrobial coating on its cabins
Carrier applying sanitizing coating on 30 aircraft and plans to expand usage to entire fleet by year-end.
Officials "not aware" of Trump health care plan
At a hearing on the coronavirus response, Senator Dick Durbin asked the Trump administration's top health officials about the president's comments touting a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. They said they did not know about such a plan. Watch their remarks.
Trump claims he "up-played" coronavirus
The president previously told the Washington Post's Bob Woodward he "always wanted to play it down."
California artists try to adapt to new world wrought by pandemic
"It is not the same world that I spent most of my life basing my career around," parade artist Stephanie Mufson said, adding that "to survive and thrive, you have to adapt."
Maine wedding linked to deaths of 7 people who didn't attend
The August wedding reception at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket is linked to more than 175 confirmed cases.
"Most" LSU football players have had COVID-19, coach says
Ed Orgeron did not say whether any LSU players who tested positive have experienced symptoms.
How athletes stay in shape for 2021 Olympics
In the "CBS This Morning" series Pushing the Limits, Nancy Chen looks at the fate of thousands of athletes who were training for the Olympic trials when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The summer games were postponed until 2021. What's happened since has tested their limits in every way. Chen spoke with athletes vying for a spot on Team USA, including two former Olympians -- gymnast Laurie Hernandez and fencer Daryl Homer -- as well as first-time Olympic hopeful Kyle Merber. She takes a look at how these athletes have had to develop a different kind of strength.
Bill Gates questions FDA's credibility on COVID-19 vaccine
Philanthropist bashes White House's pandemic response, calling it "a mismanaged situation every step of the way."
The world is failing to save species and ecosystems, UN warns
Without addressing biodiversity and climate change, the report said, the world will not fully be able to tackle poverty, reduce hunger, or reduce the risk of future pandemics.
A Maine college's plan to maintain low infection rate
Colleges nationwide are suffering from the coronavirus outbreak, but one small college in Maine plans to keep the number of cases low by ramping up testing. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Scientific American backs Joe Biden with first presidential endorsement
The magazine editors believe Biden "can set the country back on course for a safer, more prosperous and more equitable future."
Disparities between Chicago neighborhoods
COVID-19 has served as a harsh reminder of the stark differences between Chicago neighborhoods. Tonika Lewis Johnson joined CBSN to discuss her "Folded Map Project," which sheds light on the disparities in the city.
JPMorgan workers sent home after some test positive for virus
Largest U.S. bank detected infections less than a week after workers began returning to New York City headquarters.
Trump and Biden clash on climate change
President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden laid out very different views on climate change as the West Coast deals with devastating wildfires. Natasha Korecki, a national correspondent for Politico, joined CBSN with the latest on the presidential race.
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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