Pandemic upends voter registration efforts ahead of November election
"Everyone is talking about vote-by-mail, which is great, but you can't even vote-by-mail if you can't register to vote."
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NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says
Families who aren't comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote.
United warns of 36,000 layoffs, nearly half its U.S. staff
A drastically smaller United would be the clearest signal yet of how deeply the pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Impact of COVID lockdown on kids and teens
Kids have been cooped up for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the isolation is taking a toll. Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joined CBSN to discuss a report from the British charity Childhood Trust, which warns that children and teens are at risk of serious mental health consequences.
Texas police refuse to enforce mask mandate
In Texas, where coronavirus cases are skyrocketing, a growing number of sheriff's departments are refusing to enforce the governor's mandatory mask order. Janet Shamlian reports.
Trump pushes for schools to reopen
President Trump is pushing governors to reopen schools and allow for the return of all students despite potential safety concerns due to COVID-19. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Website helps people connect amid pandemic
While the pandemic is forcing many of us to stay apart, two college students started a website called Quarantine Buddy to bring people together. Errol Barnett spoke to 21-year-old Sheldon Brown and 77-year-old Pam Silverstein, who got more from the website than they ever could have imagined.
Texas struggles with virus testing demands
Texas is struggling to meet COVID-19 testing demands as thousands of potential patients line up daily. But, with reports of tests running out before noon, some of the potentially infected are being turned away. Omar Villafranca reports.
Journy navigates the new world of travel
Peak travel season is upon us, but the number of travelers has plummeted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Susan Ho, founder and CEO of travel concierge service Journy, spoke to CBSN about how her company has been navigating the new reality in travel and hospitality.
Brooks Brothers to see how bankruptcy suits it
The 202-year-old men's clothier, slow to attract younger customers, finally pushed into bankruptcy court by pandemic.
Dr. Frieden on U.S. coronavirus response
The U.S. continues to break records with the rising number of coronavirus cases. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joined CBSN to discuss what the country needs to do to get the upper hand against the pandemic.
U.S. reports a record 60,000 new coronavirus cases in one day
That brings the total number of cases the U.S. has seen to nearly 3 million, including more than 131,000 people who have died.
New rule would deny asylum to migrants on public health grounds
The U.S. has already been expelling most border-crossers, including unaccompanied children, under a separate CDC order.
Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits postponed until 2021
One of golf's great events will be pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Explosively large" surge in COVID cases
Novavax is the latest company to get $1.6 billion in federal funding to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine by early 2021. This comes as cases surge in states like Texas and Florida. Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the latest details
Politically-connected companies get PPP funds
Newly released data reveals new information about some of the companies that received millions of dollars in coronavirus bailout funds. The loans are part of the Paycheck Protection Program created to help small businesses cover payroll expenses during the pandemic. ProPublica senior reporter Jack Gillum joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details.
World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating"
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
Returning to the workplace amid the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made open floor plans in offices a health risk. As offices reopen, business managers are reconfiguring work spaces with an eye toward social distancing and employee safety. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Nearly 84% of Florida's ICU beds are filled
On Tuesday, at least two counties had no more ICU beds available.
Senate set to take up new coronavirus bill later this month
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said liability protections would be a major focus of the next coronavirus response bill.
Texas shatters daily record with over 10,000 new virus cases
New York and Florida are the only other states to surpass 10,000 new cases in a single day.
Texas sheriffs are refusing to enforce governor's mask requirement
At least nine counties have publicly said they will not enforce the executive order requiring face masks in public.
Trump moves to officially withdraw U.S. from WHO
A senior administration official confirmed to CBS News the U.S. notice of withdrawal has been submitted to the United Nations secretary-general.
Fauci warns of "complacency" during pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, is contradicting the president and warning Americans that a declining coronavirus death rate is not an indicator of success. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest pandemic response.
Trump urges schools to reopen this fall
President Trump met with health officials, educators and students at the White House on Tuesday to urge schools reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the steps the nation's top health experts are saying schools need to consider.
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
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Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
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Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite play "Crazy Love"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Vincent Pastore of "The Sopranos" dies at 80
Actor Vincent Pastore, who was best known for his role in the acclaimed series "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80.
U.S. contends with extreme heat
Several parts of the U.S. are dealing with scorching temperatures this weekend, with the potential for new records to be set from California to Montana. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak is tracking it all.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.