Dental patients paying extra for PPE as supplies run thin
Many dentists are charging fees to cover costs of hard-to-come-by gear.
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Bus driver beaten to death by passengers who refused to wear masks
Philippe Monguillot's widow called for "exemplary punishment" for his killers.
Japan accepted COVID's airborne spread months ago, and is fighting it
It took pressure from 239 scientists for the WHO to even admit the new coronavirus may spread via aerosols, but in Japan, they're focusing on solutions.
We'll be living with masks for years, pandemics expert predicts
Johns Hopkins' Eric Toner also says he thinks the U.S. will need another lockdown to try to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appeals court paves way for first federal execution in 17 years
Family members of Daniel Lewis Lee's victims petitioned to have the execution delayed so they could attend without fear of traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Houston leaders call for lockdown as coronavirus cases spike
"Not only do we need a stay home order now, but we need to stick with it this time until the hospitalization curve comes down, not just flattens," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tweeted Sunday.
Florida sets new record with 15,299 coronavirus cases in 24 hours
The previous record of new cases reported was over 11,000 in New York, at the time the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, on April 14.
Generation Tech: Bridging the digital divide
Social isolation has long been a problem for many of the country's senior citizens, and with many confined to their homes because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has become an even greater concern. A volunteer group made up of high school students is stepping up to help seniors using Zoom, the conference app that has exploded in popularity in recent months. They are called Generation Tech, and their mission has been to introduce the newest technology to older generations, even before the pandemic struck. Barry Petersen takes a look at how they are bridging the digital divide. (Courtesy: Wish of a Lifetime)
Americans choosing to vacation locally amid pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic puts a damper on air travel and vacationing abroad, many Americans are satisfying their travel needs by taking vacations in their local areas. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Trump wears mask in public for the first time
President Trump was seen wearing a mask in public on Saturday while he toured the Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Meanwhile, the president is receiving backlash for his decision to commute the sentencing of his longtime adviser Roger Stone. Nikole Killion reports.
Shortage of coins in circulation causing concerns
There is a shortage of coins in circulation as many businesses are no longer accepting cash as payment. But some experts warn that the emerging trend can be harmful for smaller businesses and low-income consumers who rely on coin transactions. Michael George reports.
Boy plays trumpet for front-line workers
While most 12-year-old boys are busy watching TV or playing video games at night, there's a kid in Georgia who never misses a performance for his heroes. Mark Strassmann reports.
Some low population areas report zero COVID-19 cases
While most parts of Texas are struggling with surging coronavirus infections, some of its counties are miraculously reporting zero cases. Janet Shamlian has more.
COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationwide
The country's three most populous states Florida, Texas, and California all reported their highest single-day death tolls this week. Danya Bacchus reports.
Trevor Noah: Responding to the moment
When the pandemic shut down his studio, Trevor Noah took "The Daily Show" online, and for the stand-up comic it's become a stand-out moment. Jim Axelrod reports.
AdventHealth CEO: Florida COVID cases likely to peak in July
Terry Shaw says his hospital system is well-equipped with PPE, staff and key medications, including remdesivir, to care for patients.
Coronavirus impacts 2020 race for Biden, Trump
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has more on the 2020 race with the latest Battleground Tracker poll.
Gottlieb expects "extended plateau" of COVID-19 cases in the South
The former FDA commissioner says "things are going to get worse before they get better."
Michigan tourism industry says this is "a year simply to survive"
"It really feels like we're walking into the middle of the war every single day, just trying to tread, keep our head above water," said one restaurant owner.
Seasonal changes bring challenges for Colorado tourism amid pandemic
Tourists spend billions in Colorado each year — in 2018, travelers spent $22.3 billion in the state.
School nurses prep for reopening
States are drafting plans for reopening schools as classes get ready to start back up for the fall. For areas that plan on allowing in-person learning, nurses will play an important role as the country continues to deal with the pandemic. Melanie Asmar, a reporter with Chalkbeat Colorado, joins CBSN to discuss.
Surgeon general "trying to correct" earlier mask guidance
Surgeon General Jerome Adams urged Americans to wear face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Phoenix mayor: City still has "real challenge with testing"
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego says the city is "setting records of the type you don't want to set."
Face The Nation: Terry Shaw, Scott Gottlieb, Tom Wyatt, Anthony Salvanto
The latest on the coronavirus cases in the Southern States, the childcare industry struggling during the pandemic, and how the outbreak is impacting the 2020 Presidential election.
Gottlieb expects "extended plateau" of COVID cases in the South
Gottlieb likened the experience across the South, which is reporting a surge in coronavirus cases, to Brazil.
2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a report to Congress obtained by CBS News.
Watch Live: Rubio testifes about Venezuela at Senate hearing today
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of the country.
Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
Would-be assassin of Iranian dissident set for sentencing in Manhattan
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
Former law enforcement trainer sees "unanswered questions" in Alex Pretti's shooting
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
CBS Boise chief meteorologist Roland Steadham killed in plane crash
Roland Steadham and one other person were aboard a small plane that crashed into the icy Payette River on Tuesday.
Amazon slashing some 16,000 jobs in its latest layoff round
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs after eliminating some 14,000 in October.
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CBS Boise chief meteorologist Roland Steadham killed in plane crash
Roland Steadham and one other person were aboard a small plane that crashed into the icy Payette River on Tuesday.
Details emerge about victims killed in private jet crash in Maine
The victims in a private jet crash in Bangor, Maine, include a Texas mother who had been planning her daughter's wedding and a chef from Hawaii.
Texas man slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for double murder
A Texas man is slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. At one point he escaped for three days.
NASA plane makes belly landing at Texas airport, video shows
Video shows the NASA WB-57 plane touching down with a jolt, its wings bouncing as yellow fire and white smoke bursts from beneath it.
Former law enforcement trainer sees "unanswered questions" in Alex Pretti's shooting
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
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Amazon slashing some 16,000 jobs in its latest layoff round
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs after eliminating some 14,000 in October.
Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
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Former law enforcement trainer sees "unanswered questions" in Alex Pretti's shooting
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
Watch Live: Rubio testifes about Venezuela at Senate hearing today
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of the country.
DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files soon, but doesn't offer timeline
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
Man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism claims "broke my heart"
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Would-be assassin of Iranian dissident set for sentencing in Manhattan
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker to assault her
The trial comes months after the landmark drugging-and-rape case that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence.
Iranian man describes surviving deadly protest crackdown
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Newsom launches probe into TikTok
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Social media addiction case begins
A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.
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.
Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settles ahead of landmark case
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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New details in shooting of Indiana judge
Authorities say the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife in their home was a gang attack and a planned assassination attempt. Five people were arrested last week and charged in the shooting. Jericka Duncan reports.
Government report on Alex Pretti shooting
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection report shared with Congress does not mention Alex Pretti reaching for his firearm before he was killed, as alleged by Trump administration officials. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Man arrested after charging at Rep. Omar
A man charged at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Also, a government report sent to Congress reveals more details about the Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Texas man slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for double murder
A Texas man is slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. At one point he escaped for three days.
Would-be assassin of Iranian dissident set for sentencing in Manhattan
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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CBS meteorologist killed in plane crash
Rob Marciano remembers the life of CBS Boise affiliate KBOI-TV chief meteorologist Roland Steadham, who was killed Tuesday in a small plane crash along with one other passenger. Steadham leaves behind a wife and six children.
How to get a bigger refund this tax season
Tax season is underway as the IRS is now accepting and processing returns for 2025. This year there are several new credits and deductions available. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
NTSB findings on D.C. midair collision
Nearly one year after a Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight collided near Washington's Reagan National Airport, the NTSB blamed the accident on systemic failures within air traffic control, Army aviation and the FAA. The NTSB chair said the accident was "100% preventable." Kris Van Cleave has more.
Pastor helps deported woman reunite with kids
A Texas pastor who voted for Trump worked to reunite Maribis Beleño with her three children after she was deported to Venezuela without them. The Free Press' Carrie McKean and Pastor Elias Rodriguez join CBS News with the story.
Another government shutdown deadline nears
The recent fatal shooting in Minnesota may impact the outcome of the legislative process to keep the government funded. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.