Biden's COVID-19 adviser: Biden's vaccine plan "already started"
"Science not politics should guide this critical decision," Murthy cautioned of fast-tracking vaccine development and distribution.
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Researchers question study linking Sturgis rally to COVID-19
Public health experts cast doubt on whether August gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts led to 267,000 infections.
Trump to Woodward on race in America
In a conversation with journalist Bob Woodward following the death of George Floyd, President Trump dismisses Woodward's question on white privilege responding that Woodward "really drank the Kool-Aid." Hear more from Woodward about his interview with the president, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Pandemic taking harsh mental health toll on young adults
"It's hard to not feel really hopeless sometimes," one 32-year-old teacher said.
4 workers at Smithfield plant die; feds fine company $13,494
Regulators say meat processor failed to protect workers at plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from coronavirus.
Minorities underrepresented in vaccine trials, despite being hit hardest
A new study on COVID-19 research and clinical trials found that African Americans are underrepresented, despite being disproportionately affected by the virus.
Minorities lacking in COVID-19 trials
Researchers say not enough minorities are taking part in clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines, even as minority groups are affected at much higher rates. Adriana Diaz reports.
Democrats unveil plan for economic recovery
Democratic lawmakers unveiled their "THRIVE Agenda" on Thursday. The economic recovery plan was designed to address what they call a "collision of crises" during the pandemic. Representative Deb Haaland joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
COVID creeps into a sprawling Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
Testing and precautions ramped up after U.N. refugee agency confirms 1st cases at Zaatari camp, home to some 77,000 displaced Syrians.
Senate fails to advance slimmed-down GOP coronavirus relief bill
The bill, which would have cost around $500 billion, was blocked from moving forward on the Senate floor by Democrats.
NFL player charged in alleged COVID-19 relief loan scam
Bellamy allegedly used the loan to buy more than $100,000 on luxury goods and spent over $60,000 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Number of Americans seeking unemployment aid is rising
Some 857,000 Americans sought unemployment aid last week, a sign the labor market is losing momentum.
Animal populations have declined nearly 70% since 1970, report says
World Wildlife Fund says species in Latin America and the Caribbean were disproportionately affected, declining 94% on average — and humans are to blame.
9/10/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump defends his COVID19 comments; Winning the swing states in November
More Americans seeking unemployment
Erica Pandey, a business reporter for Axios, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at the latest unemployment numbers and how the job market might rebound after the pandemic.
University creates innovative COVID-19 test
In our series "Racing to a Cure," CBS News looks into what could be a COVID-19 testing breakthrough. A mass testing model at the University of Illinois could help contain the pandemic.
Ohio AG thinks OSU should sue if Big Ten doesn't start in fall
Dave Yost, a Republican, told CBS News in an interview that Ohio State has the legal basis to sue the Big Ten over a breach of contract.
29 million Americans still on unemployment
New data from the Labor Department shows more than 1.6 million people applied for new unemployment benefits this past week. Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst for Bankrate, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the impact the pandemic is having on people's livelihoods.
Virtual program helps children with special needs
Remote learning isn't easy, especially for students with special needs. One program, however, is adapting to this "new normal" by bringing the lessons right to the students. Meg Oliver reports.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump again plays defense on COVID-19 response
"We're hopefully beyond our spike and we'll see," Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House Briefing.
5 things to know about frequent mass testing for COVID-19
University of Illinois chemistry professor Marty Burke, along with his research team, designed an aggressive testing program to allow the university to reopen this fall.
Trump responds to revelation he downplayed COVID threat
President Trump is denying that he lied to the American people when he downplayed the danger of the coronavirus weeks after telling journalist Bob Woodward that the virus was deadly. Ed O'Keefe reports. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
NFL in uncharted territory as new season kicks off amid pandemic
The NFL hopes Thursday's game between Super Bowl Champs Kansas City vs. Houston draws America's interest.
Trump says he didn't lie about the coronavirus
The president was asked why he lied to the American people about COVID-19 after he admitted in interviews with Bob Woodward that he sought to downplay the virus.
Trump defends comments downplaying virus
President Trump is standing by his decision to downplay the threat of the coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic, saying he was trying to avoid panic. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about the fallout from audio recordings of the president's interview with Bob Woodward. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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2 federal hearings in Minnesota after Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, less than three weeks after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good and amid an ongoing surge in immigration enforcement action across the city.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Man helps inspire others after teacher encouraged him to ask for help
Years after an Atlanta-area teacher helped a student seek help for his depression, the two reunite as he helps to make a difference in others' lives.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Payments from Apple lawsuit are now landing in people's bank accounts
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
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American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
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Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
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American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Former ICE chief of staff on Pretti killing
Deborah Fleischaker is the former executive secretary for the Department of Homeland Security and the former chief of staff at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Biden administration. She joined CBS News to discuss the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Georgetown law professor on Alex Pretti probe
Minnesota authorities said the Department of Homeland Security blocked them from accessing the scene after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent Saturday in Minneapolis. Rosa Brooks, law professor at Georgetown University, joined CBS News to discuss the investigation.
Latest on hearings over Minnesota operations
Federal judges are hearing arguments Monday on two separate cases over the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
White House takes questions on Pretti shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions Monday about Saturday's deadly Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Anna Schecter have more.
Walz, Trump have call about Minnesota shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump agreed to consider reducing federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota during a phone call on Monday morning. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest.