Former HHS leader on testing strategy for schools
Former HHS Secretary and current president of American University Sylvia Burwell talks national approach to COVID-19 and Obamacare's role in combatting the coronavirus.
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Former HHS Sec. urges national coronavirus testing strategy
"It will be the backbone on which we can build the rest of bringing the parts of the economy back more fully," Former Secretary Sylvia Burwell told "Face the Nation"'s Margaret Brennan
Teachers speak out on going back to school
Anthony Mason interviews four public high school teachers about going back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They share their concerns for their students and themselves and what they hope parents and politicians understand.
Teachers worry schools can't manage coronavirus spread
Anthony Mason sat down with a group of educators to talk about their concerns about returning to the classroom.
Airbnb bans house parties worldwide, citing virus mandates
The home-sharing company said it may pursue legal action against hosts and guests who violate the ban.
Colleges suspend in-person classes after outbreaks on campuses
Nationwide, more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported on college campuses since July.
Virus fears spur teacher protest rallies, resignations and retirements
Educators decry plans by some U.S. school districts to reopen for in-person classes, saying lives are at risk.
Airbnb prepares for IPO despite coronavirus hit
Short-term lodging company laid off a quarter of its workforce in May amid plunging rental demand.
Big Ten will not revisit decision to postpone fall sports
In an open letter, the commissioner outlined the reasons for the postponement, which was announced just six days after the football schedule was released.
Turning out the Black vote this November
Amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and the reliability of the U.S. Postal Service, voting rights advocacy groups are working to increase African American voter registration and turnout ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of the Black Voters Matter Fund, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss how his organization is adapting to the changing landscape.
School employees concerned over in-person classes
As the new school year is days away from kicking off in San Antonio, Texas, some frontline school workers are fearful of in-person classes resuming.
Pennsylvania graduates continue to face uncertainty amid pandemic
Recent college graduates like Sarah Sporko are still feeling the effects.
Notre Dame coronavirus cases surge to 222
The school has a 17.2% positivity rate —more than three times the rate recommended for states to reopen.
Universities change plans amid pandemic
More universities are changing their fall plans and reverting to remote classes because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss how students and teachers can perform their own health assessments to help curb the virus' spread.
Defiant church linked to worrying new COVID surge in South Korea
The country's 1st major outbreak was blamed on a religious sect that kept membership secret, this time it's a church that refuses to cooperate.
COVID appears to be spreading faster in India than any other nation
For the past 15 days, the nation of 1.3 billion people has reported more new daily cases than the U.S. or Brazil, but it says its "strategy has worked."
Pope warns against any prospect that rich would get priority for virus vaccine
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the pope said, the world can't return to normality if normal means social injustice and degradation of the natural environment.
Colleges in crisis due to pandemic
In partnership with USA Today, "CBS This Morning's" School Matters series looks at the challenges facing America's colleges and universities during a pandemic, with many incoming freshmen opting to defer attending for a year. Janet Shamlian explores the implications these changes have on both the students and the institutions.
Preserving history during a pandemic
He demos old barns and structures and turns them into something beautiful — one piece of reclaimed wood at a time.
Could COVID reverse trends and drive a teen pregnancy boom in Japan?
One group says lockdowns could bring a glut of unplanned pregnancies in developing countries, and there are signs the trend could extend into one of the world's most developed.
Large coronavirus outbreak linked to wedding in Maine
Millinocket Town Manager John Davis said there was enough concern to close town hall and local schools as a precaution.
Notre Dame suspends in-person classes after virus cases surge
Monday's testing data indicates a 19.1% positivity rate, nearly four times the rate that the World Health Organization recommends for states to reopen.
Senator Baldwin discusses upcoming election
President Trump made a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday where he continued his attacks on Democrats as they kicked off the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin, who was on Joe Biden's VP shortlist, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss President's response to the pandemic, voting issues in the primary election and more.
Cities weigh cutting police budgets
Protests over police brutality and systemic racism nationwide often featured calls to defund local police departments, along with debate about what that actually means. But there are signs that's already happening to an extent in a number of cities and states as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Politico reporter Rebecca Rainey joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Women, minorities pushed into early retirement
CBS MoneyWatch spoke to The New School's retirement expert, labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci, about why women and workers of color are more likely to be forced into early retirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
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