WHO reports new daily record in COVID-19 cases
"We are by no means out of the woods," WHO chief says.
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ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
COVID-19 vaccine trials push ahead
COVID-19 vaccine developers push ahead as cold weather looms. Many Americans are hesitant to be first in line for the vaccine. Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
Pfizer CEO says company will know if vaccine works by end of October
Approval of a vaccine, however, will depend on federal regulators, Albert Bourla said.
Trump a "threat to the national security"
Bob Woodward tells 60 Minutes who from the administration said the president is dangerous — and which defense decision was "felony stupid."
Why did President Trump speak to Bob Woodward?
For “Rage,” the president sat for 18 interviews with the Watergate journalist over the course of months and knew he was being recorded
Why did President Trump speak to Bob Woodward?
More from the "Rage" author, including why the president's intelligence team said he is a "threat to the national security."
Donald Trump's conversations with Bob Woodward
In taped conversations with a Washington Post journalist, President Trump said he wanted to downplay the severity of the coronavirus. And the recordings reveal the President's view on how close the United States came to nuclear war with North Korea. Scott Pelley reports.
Dems introduce THRIVE agenda
Democrats on Capitol Hill this week introduced the new THRIVE agenda in hopes of laying the groundwork to battle issues like climate change, COVID-19 and racial injustice. Lana Zak spoke with Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas about the new plan.
The political divide of COVID-19
Almost since news of the coronavirus pandemic first broke, partisanship became the lens through which many Americans viewed the dangers of the COVID-19 outbreak — taking hand-washing, masks and social distancing seriously, or not. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with health officials about the public's response to the coronavirus, and examines how the federal government's leadership during a health crisis has been marred by the fingerprints of politics and the dynamics of an election calendar.
Gottlieb says vaccine unlikely to be widely available until 2021
The former FDA commissioner says the vaccine will be used "almost in a therapeutic sense" in its initial months.
United CEO: 16,000 layoffs coming without more federal aid
Scott Kirby says the coronavirus crisis is "lasting longer and is deeper than most expected."
Face The Nation: Gottlieb, Gordon, Kirby, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the coronavirus, election security, the pandemic's effect on the aviation crisis and the latest Battleground polls
Gottlieb says health officials "failed" White House in early COVID response
Gottlieb said the White House did not have the information they needed from federal health officials to make decisions.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on September 13, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb sat down with Margaret Brennan
Transcript: Sue Gordon on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon, that aired Sunday, September 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, September 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla that aired Sunday, September 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Woodward on Trump downplaying coronavirus
Journalist Bob Woodward tells Scott Pelley he thinks President Trump "did not understand the American public" when the president revealed to Woodward he was downplaying the severity of the coronavirus. See the full report on Woodward's interviews with the president for his new book, Sunday night on 60 Minutes.
Pfizer CEO says company will know if vaccine works by end of October
Albert Bourla says the drugmaker has manufactured hundreds of thousands of doses.
Why did COVID-19 become partisan?
Almost since news of the pandemic first broke, politics became the lens through which many Americans, and our government, took the coronavirus seriously, or not
College towns suffering from restrictions amid pandemic
Several conferences and colleges are opting to sit out or delay sports due to coronavirus concerns. As a result, local businesses in college towns are expecting to be hard hit from decreased revenue. Omar Villafranca reports.
Nonprofit provide meals to children facing food insecurity
Kids Bring Life is providing free meals to children in the Dallas area whose families are struggling to pay for food amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Libraries in Montana helping citizens fill out census online
Although Montana is on the verge of qualifying for a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, its residents first need to fill out census forms that have been made difficult due to the pandemic's toll on the postal system. In response, local libraries are being equipped with high-speed internet so residents can fill them out online. Major Garrett has more.
COVID-19 infections increasing in young people
As students return to classes and coronavirus restrictions ease, there is a growing number of coronavirus infections among young people, especially college students. Michael George reports.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iran's foreign minister returns to Pakistan after U.S. envoys' trip canceled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, where he is expected to participate in talks focused on ending the war with the U.S., Iranian state media reported.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump says he "wasn't making it that easy" for Secret Service during shooting
In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Trump described the moment he was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman charged a security checkpoint.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Crew member on Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship falls overboard
Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
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5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Trump describes what went on during shooting
President Trump said he "wasn't making it that easy" for the Secret Service as it responded when shots rang at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, because he wanted to see what was going on. Hear more from the President, tonight on 60 Minutes.
National security expert on press dinner shooting
Samantha Vinograd, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, was at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday when gunshots rang out. She spoke with CBS News about the night.
Trauma of correspondents' dinner shooting
Many of the people who were present during the shooting at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner were also in attendance during the assassination attempt against President Trump during a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jeff Gardere, a board-certified clinical psychologist, joins CBS News to discuss the mental toll these incidents take.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Security response to press dinner shooting
A.T. Smith, former deputy director for the U.S. Secret Service, and CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison break down the security response to Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Then, CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman shares her experience from Saturday and discusses the suspect's upcoming court appearance.