Schools weigh safety over return to "normal"
CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports on districts nationwide making calls on whether to return to in-person learning or stay at home amid COVID-19 surges.
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NBA arena workers take on polling place duties for Election Day
Nick Darby, a State Farms Arena guest engagement manager, says he's working remotely — and he'll also be taking on the responsibilities of a polling place worker.
How to navigate the housing market during a pandemic
Across the country, the coronavirus has many Americans rethinking their financial decisions including where to buy a home or live. Residential specialist Carol Staab joins CBSN to discuss some of the changes coronavirus has brought on the housing market.
Trump says he opposes more funds for Postal Service over mail-in voting
The president said that Democrats wanted to fund the postal service to facilitate mail-in voting in November's elections.
Weekly jobless claims drop below 1 million
An additional 963,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims for the week ending August 8th. This is the first week since March that initial jobless claims dropped below 1 million. Frances Stacy, the director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to break down the numbers.
"CBS This Morning" announces education series
Next week, "CBS This Morning" kicks off a special School Matters series dedicated to education during the pandemic. Through September, the series will make sense of the debates unfolding over reopening schools safely and remote learning, starting with expanded coverage in the 8 o'clock hour of "CBS This Morning" on Monday.
Dr. Agus on school reopening recommendations
During a press conference on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he believes many school districts can reopen safely. This comes as his administration released its "General Recommendations for All Schools." CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
Biden and Harris slam Trump's COVID response
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, slammed President Trump over his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Green card wealth test can be enforced in most states, court says
The "public charge" rule gives officials more power to deny green cards to applicants found to rely — or be at risk of relying — on government assistance.
U.S. struggles to control spread of COVID-19
The U.S. continues to struggle to control the spread of the novel coronavirus in many parts of the country. Nearly a third of the nation's total cases are in just three states: California, Texas, and Florida, and there's still a shortage of testing. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
"CBS This Morning" goes inside the debate on reopening schools
"CBS This Morning" will have expanded School Matters coverage on Monday at 8 a.m.
8-year-old artist raises money for PPE
Using his love of art, an 8-year-old boy is selling his drawings of health care heroes and donating the proceeds to GetUsPPE, an organization aiming to help ease the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment. Dr. Tara Narula shares his story for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
White House pushes schools to reopen
President Trump outlined measures to safely reopen schools and introduced a new doctor during the task force briefing. Ben Tracy reports.
U.K. gambles on "small amount" of COVID data to get kids into schools
As cases rise many worry about reopening classrooms, but the government is betting on a "small amount of reassuring data" to send kids back.
Jobless claims fall below 1 million for the first time since March
Fewer than expected people filed for unemployment last week, though numbers remain far higher than before the pandemic.
AMC plans to open about two-thirds of U.S. theaters by September 3
The company hopes to reopen more than 100 U.S. theaters by August 20.
States weigh reopening schools as coronavirus outbreaks spike
Parents, teachers and students are in limbo as the new school year begins.
Florida sheriff bans deputies and visitors from wearing face masks
"Now, I can already hear the whining and just so you know I did not make this decision easily and I have weighed it out for the past 2 weeks," Sheriff Billy Woods said in an email to employees.
New Zealand races to contain new coronavirus outbreak
Officials are also very eager to figure out how COVID-19 started spreading again within the Auckland community.
South Dakota governor getting $400,000 fence to protect her
Kristi Noem's office did not give specifics on any threats, but her security team said the fence is "critical at this time."
College towns face economic shock as students dodge virus
On the cusp of a new school year, one Ohio mayor worries his town could face a "worst-case scenario."
Big 12 going ahead with football season
The Big 12 on Wednesday announced plans to go ahead with fall sports, including football. The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced one day earlier they were postponing their seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dems say Mnuchin offered to meet but refused to budge on COVID bill
Top Democrats say Mnuchin made an "overture" to meet but made it clear "the White House is not budging" in negotiations.
Aquarium collecting coins in waterfall to help pay for animal care
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is transforming the forgotten change into cold, hard cash.
Study: Neck gaiters don't protect from COVID
Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with CBSN about a new study that shows how some makeshift face masks may be ineffective, or possibly even worse than no mask at all.
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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