Incoming UC president: Standardized tests "don't tell the whole picture"
Michael Drake, the president-elect of the UC system, says standardized testing provide "marginal information."
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Ex-acting CDC chief: Low-income schools need help to reopen
Former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser says "structural racism has a direct impact on health."
Barron Trump's school will not fully reopen in the fall
At a coronavirus task force briefing on Wednesday, Mr. Trump said he had "no problem" with Barron and his grandchildren returning to school full time.
CDC's new guidance on reopening schools
The Trump administration is still pushing to get children back to classrooms this fall despite surging coronavirus cases. Now, the CDC has released updated guidelines on reopening schools. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Inconsistent mask policies create confusion and confrontation
Across the country, inconsistent mask policies are causing confusion and confrontation. Carter Evans reports.
Millions of Americans face homelessness when eviction moratorium lifts
Data shows as many as 28 million people could be evicted in the comings months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What if Trump disputes the election?
President Trump won't say whether he'll accept the results of the 2020 presidential election. "I'll keep you in suspense," he said earlier this week. This comes amid his continued attacks on the legitimacy of mail-in ballots, which are expected to be heavily used by voters amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss what would happen if a president disputed the election outcome.
CDC guidelines push to reopen schools with social distancing
The CDC is stressing the importance of in-person instruction but encouraging social distancing and keeping the same teachers and students in groups called "pods" to contain possible outbreaks. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
How COVID almost killed a healthy woman with "no normal symptoms"
Research shows the coronavirus may attack the brain more often than we think, including in young patients who don't get typical symptoms.
Michael Cohen released from prison again
A Manhattan federal judge ordered his release, finding that the government's decision to return Cohen to jail from home confinement was retaliatory.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Cruz, and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
McDonald's mandates face masks at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants
Public health crisis prompts burger chain to require facial coverings at more than 14,000 outlets across the country.
Morehouse College president on fall semester
Morehouse College has made the decision to hold classes remotely this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. College president David Thomas joined CBSN to discuss the decision.
Researchers successfully train dogs to detect COVID-19 infections
The dogs were able to detect the coronavirus with 94% accuracy.
Why U.S. needs more COVID-19 testing
The Rockefeller Foundation has proposed a new $75 billion effort to bolster the nation's coronavirus testing and contact tracing capabilities. Currently, the U.S. tests about 4.5 million people each week, but the foundation says we need to boost that number to 30 million per week in order to safely reopen the U.S. economy. Rockefeller Foundation president Dr. Rajiv Shah joins CBSN to discuss the proposal.
Surgeon General on safe school return: "We like to see positivity rates less than 10%"
With no specific benchmarks in place, the Surgeon General's comments provide the first concrete piece of advice for parents in deciding when it's safe to send their children back to school.
Staffer for Florida congressman dies of COVID-19
Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Friday that his staffer Gary Tibbetts died of the virus.
Fauci: "We could start talking about real normality again" in 2021
He made the remarks as the U.S. surpassed 4 million coronavirus cases.
Here's who requires customers to wear face masks
Walmart, Target, CVS and other giant retail-store chains are telling shoppers they'll have to cover noses and mouths.
U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million
The fight against the coronavirus hit another grim milestone as the U.S. sees 4 million confirmed cases, with the rate of new cases dramatically increasing. David Begnaud reports.
Trump cancels Jacksonville convention
President Trump cancelled the Jacksonville, Florida portion of the Republican National Convention over rising coronavirus fears, but he's still urging schools to reopen in the fall. The president has softened his demands for places where the virus is surging, but the latest CDC guidance strongly encourages schools to open up. Ben Tracy reports.
Migrant mom detained by ICE fears being separated from her son
"Nothing assures me that I would be able to see my son again," one asylum-seeking mother detained by ICE told CBS News.
New CDC guidelines emphasize schools reopening in the fall
The latest data on the agency's website shows that children between the ages of 5 and 17 make up roughly 5.3% of coronavirus cases in the U.S.
Hospital must choose who's "sent home to die" amid pandemic
"We are literally in a life or death situation," officials said.
Trump cancels Florida component of RNC
President Trump is cancelling the Florida portion of the Republican National Convention. He says now is "not the right time" amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the latest headlines from the White House.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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