KFC suspends "Finger Lickin' Good" slogan amid pandemic
The 64-year-old slogan "doesn't quite fit in the current environment," a KFC executive said.
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A look at Oxford's vaccine development
With scientists around the world racing to develop coronavirus vaccines, a new report says the Trump administration is considering emergency use authorization of a vaccine being developed at Oxford University. Charlie D'Agata takes a look at the lab developing the vaccine, which has yet to reach the final phase of testing.
FDA Commissioner Hahn on plasma authorization
FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn is defending his administration, saying politics did not play a role in the decision to grant emergency authorization of a possible coronavirus treatment. Only on "CBS This Morning," Hahn responds to charges of politicization of the FDA, and explains how the agency got the data to make the decison.
Hong Kong man appears to have been reinfected with COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong say it's the first solid evidence of anyone being reinfected with the virus.
Schools return amid COVID-19 outbreaks
A Florida judge has ruled in favor of the state's largest teachers' union, saying the state cannot require schools to reopen in-person classes in the fall. The state's governor has appealed the decision. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
GOP warns against "cultural revolution"
In the Republican National Convention's opening night, Republicans sought to lay out a dark vision of America's future under a Democratic administration. As Ben Tracy reports, the convention also included a misleading portrait of President Trump's actions in the coronavirus pandemic.
U.K. drugmaker ramping up vaccine production in record time
"That process would generally be measured in years ... So it was a sprint, to say the least."
Coronavirus data 2 weeks into Germany's school year "reassures" expert
38 schools have confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Berlin, but none have shut back down, and one doctor says "schools themselves are not a hot spot."
Dozens of University of Southern California students have COVID-19
The 43 students who have tested positive are living in off-campus residences, and more than 100 others have been told to quarantine.
China OKs "emergency" use to try COVID vaccines on state workers
Little information provided on how many people are getting the trial drugs or which ones they're getting, as China races ahead with 4 potential vaccines.
Minnesota farmers hopeful, though losses continue amid coronavirus
"We're looking at a lot of red ink from now until next summer," hog farmer Mike Patterson said, adding. "We're looking at ... 10 months before you get into the black again."
Trump appears in RNC video with essential workers
The Republicans tried to make the case during the RNC that President Trump had aggressively acted to stop the coronavirus. A video featuring Mr. Trump with essential workers marked the president's first surprise appearance of the night. Watch the video.
Lab develops blueprint to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine production
Drugmaker AstraZeneca's vaccine is now in advanced trials and the company says it has the capacity to make 3 billion doses when the vaccine is ready. Charlie D'Agata has the latest in CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure."
Hong Kong man reinfected by coronavirus
Scientists in Hong Kong say they've confirmed the world's first-known coronavirus reinfection in an "apparently young and healthy patient" who tested positive for the virus about five months after the first infection. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
More Americans are going hungry
According to census data, almost 20% of Americans with kids at home could not afford to give their children enough food. Professor Mariana Chilton teaches health management and policy at Drexel University and joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has impacted hunger in America. She also comments on Senator Martha McSally's asking supporters to fast for a meal so they could donate to her reelection campaign.
Seinfeld says coronavirus won't kill New York City. Is he right?
Investor says faster internet will keep people out of New York permanently, while comedian calls him a whiner.
Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19
At least 43 USC students living in off-campus housing have tested positive for the coronavirus. More than 100 students have been asked to quarantine. CBS Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom has the latest.
Bride and groom donate wedding food
When their wedding reception was canceled due to COVID-19, this bride and groom didn't let the food go to waste. Instead, they brought it a women's and children's shelter and served it to about 100 people there – while still in their gown and tux.
Schools face laptop shortages as they reopen
High demand from school districts and sanctions on Chinese suppliers have exacerbated laptop delays in some cases.
Uniqlo now making face masks for general public
CDC advises that all Americans wear face coverings in public to contain the coronavirus. Here's where to find one.
FDA announces emergency COVID authorization
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn and President Trump announced the emergency use authorization of blood plasma to treat COVID-19 patients. Also, the NFL is investigating 77 false positive COVID-19 tests of their players. Mola Lenghi reports.
Stars attending VMAs can skip New York's 14-day quarantine
Many stars are likely coming from California — a state on New York's restricted list.
FDA authorizes blood plasma treatment
The FDA has authorized the emergency use of blood plasma for treatment of COVID-19. 70,000 patients in the U.S. have already received the therapy despite scientists warning the effectiveness is still not clear. Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss the move.
Businesses held sway over state reopening plans, emails show
Governors across the U.S. were inundated with reopening advice from businesses including campgrounds and car washes.
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with Former FBI Director James Comey and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
King Charles toasts U.S.-U.K. alliance in state dinner, after rare address to Congress
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Investigation
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
Renewal of controversial FISA program in limbo ahead of Thursday deadline
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire in two days.
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Trump administration mandates enhanced security checks for immigration applicants
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
Maker of OxyContin set to dissolve after judge approves criminal sentence
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
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Search ends for missing crew of U.S. ship that overturned in typhoon
Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship.
Investigation
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data.
NCAA March Madness tournaments could expand to 76 teams in 2027
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
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Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
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Renewal of controversial FISA program in limbo ahead of Thursday deadline
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire in two days.
Investigation
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data.
Highlights from the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
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.
Exclusive
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.
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Man held after 2 hurt in stabbing attack in London, Jewish group says
London police "deployed a taser" and detained a suspect who was "attempting to stab Jewish members of the public," according to the Shomrim volunteer security organization.
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote
President Trump has warned that Cuba is "next" after he's launched military operations against Venezuela and Iran.
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FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
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Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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.
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.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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.
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Correspondents' dinner suspect's devices probed
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend is set to be back in court on Thursday. Nicole Sganga reports.
Forensic reviews underway in dinner shooting
The FBI is conducting forensic reviews of evidence recovered from the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
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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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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.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Gen Z teens learning how to use ham radio
Kids today have countless ways to connect, but at one school in New York, they're going old school. Michael George introduces us to a group of teens learning about ham radio.
Charles gives Trump bell from the HMS Trump
King Charles on Tuesday night presented President Trump with what he said was the original bell from the HMS Trump before giving cheers to the ongoing relationship between the U.S. and England.
4/28: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Former FBI Director James Comey says he's innocent after second indictment; King Charles visits the White House and addresses Congress.
Woman dies on Carnival cruise ship
Federal officials are investigating the death of a woman who fell from the balcony of her state room on a Carnival Cruise Line ship. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Camp Mystic director tells parents he failed
In front of a state committee investigating last year's deadly Texas flash floods, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland on Tuesday told parents of the victims he had failed them. Jason Allen reports.