IRS: Up to 9 million people need to claim stimulus checks

Tax agency is urging eligible citizens to register at IRS.gov by October 15 to get their payments by year-end.

• Sep 10, 2020

South Dakota governor pushes tourism despite virus surge

The state currently ranks second in the country for new cases per capita over the last two weeks, with 439 new cases per 100,000 people.

• Sep 10, 2020

More than 500,000 U.S. kids have tested positive for coronavirus

There have been 70,630 new child cases of COVID-19, a 16% increase over two weeks, between August 20 and September 3, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Sep 10, 2020

Amazon to fill 33,000 jobs with average pay of $150,000

Ecommerce giant will hold virtual job fair later this month, saying it's looking for workers of "all skill levels."

• Sep 9, 2020

Trump admits to downplaying COVID threat

A new book by legendary journalist Bob Woodward suggests President Trump may have known how deadly the coronavirus could be as early as February. Audio recordings of their interviews reveal the President admitted to downplaying the severity of the threat to avoid creating panic. CBS News' Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more from the White House.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 8:54

Doctor on vaccine trials, upcoming flu season

AstraZeneca announced it is pausing its phase 3 trial of a possible COVID-19 vaccine after one participant came down with an unexplained illness. Dr. Matthew Heinz joins CBSN for a closer look at what this means, plus the special concerns surrounding the coming flu season and when people should get their flu shots.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 7:56

What to know about COVID vaccine trials

Many top scientists say a coronavirus vaccine could be ready before the end of the year, and President Trump has even said it could happen by Election Day. But it's a very challenging process CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on the latest developments, and Elaine Quijano of CBSN's "Red & Blue" discussed that deadline and how scientists conduct clinical trials with Dr. Wilbur Chen, associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, and chief of the Adult Clinical Studies Section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 8:39

AstraZeneca stops COVID-19 vaccine trial

AstraZeneca abruptly halted its coronavirus vaccine trial after a participant developed neurological symptoms, but it's not yet known whether it was caused by the vaccine. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 1:57

Trump privately said COVID-19 worse than flu

On February 7, President Trump called the coronavirus "more deadly than... even your strenuous flus” in a call with journalist Bob Woodward, then three weeks later likened it to the flu in a press conference. Sunday on 60 Minutes, Woodward reveals more details from his conversations with the president.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 1:00

No trick-or-treating this year in L.A. County

Los Angeles County health officials said door-to-door trick-or-treating will not be allowed this Halloween due to the coronavirus pandemic. The L.A. County Department of Public Health put out guidance on how to celebrate Halloween safely and "minimize contact with non-household members." CBS Los Angeles reports.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 1:06

McConnell says Senate will vote on slimmed-down COVID bill Thursday

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that the bill would focus on health care, education and economic issues.

• Sep 9, 2020

Winners and losers in COVID economy

As the coronavirus swept across America, people who could work from home were able to spend money on high-end items and even second homes. Meanwhile, those who lost jobs are struggling to afford food. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins CBSN to talk about his newest article on the inequality of the coronavirus economy.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 9:03

Remdesivir shortages plague some hospitals

A new report says some hospitals around the country did not get enough of a critical drug used for COVID-19 patients. The FDA approved the drug, Remdesivir, for emergency use in May. But the report says after looking at the data, the Trump administration mismanaged its distribution. Anna Werner reports.

• Sep 3, 2020
• 4:31

Getaway's "socially distant" tiny cabins

If you're looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, vacation rental company Getaway may be able to point you in the right direction. The company says their 500 cabins across the U.S. have been at 99% occupancy for the past two months. Getaway founder and CEO Jon Staff tells CBSN about how they've seen a surge in demand amid the pandemic.

• Sep 2, 2020
• 2:34

AstraZeneca pauses trial of COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker AstraZeneca paused its clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine to investigate a possible severe adverse reaction in one of the participants. This comes as the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus nears 190,000. CBS News' Elise Preston reports on the latest developments, and Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine doctor and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss what it all means.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 9:45

Idaho's education innovation program

The coronavirus pandemic is not only forcing students to adapt this school year, it's also leaving many families with the financial burden of transitioning to remote learning. But in Idaho, the state has been working since 2016 to help students manage expenses tied to their educations and close the achievement gap with its "advanced opportunities" program. Idaho state Senator Steven Thayn joined CBSN to discuss.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 8:21

Fauci on halted virus trial, "likely scenario" for vaccine timeline

Fauci stuck by his earlier projection that the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine will be known by the end of the year.

• Sep 9, 2020

792 kids nationwide diagnosed with rare condition linked to COVID-19

The CDC says it has received reports of 792 confirmed cases of MIS-C across the country.

• Sep 9, 2020

Vaccine trial halted after participant has possible adverse reaction

"This is a routine action which has to happen whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials," an AstraZeneca spokesperson said.

• Sep 9, 2020

Iowa school district clashes with state

An Iowa school district is keeping classrooms closed despite the governor's orders to stay open. It points to a sharp divide across the country about how best to keep students safe. David Begnaud reports.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 3:24

Illinois university quarantines student body due to virus outbreak

Dozens of cases crop up among thousands enrolled at Bradley University in Peoria, which is turning to remote learning for at least two weeks.

• Sep 9, 2020

Florida small business owners stay afloat as state continues to reopen

Two small business owners say things has been improving as Florida enters phase 2 of its reopening.

• Sep 9, 2020

Historian Hal Brands on COVID-19's effect on world order

On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Brands about the opportunities that may emerge from the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as the challenges.

• Sep 9, 2020

Senate GOP to force stimulus vote

After weeks of negotiations, Congress and the White House have failed to reach a deal on the next coronavirus relief package. Now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConell says he will force a vote on a Republican-led proposal this week. Meanwhile President Trump and Joe Biden are ramping up their campaigns in the final weeks ahead of the November election. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest from Washington.

• Sep 8, 2020
• 15:13

9/8/20: Red and Blue

Senate returns but remains apart on relief bill; Examining child poverty during the pandemic

• Sep 8, 2020
• 54:28

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