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New federal data shows black Medicare recipients with COVID-19 are nearly four times as likely to end up in the hospital compared to their white counterparts. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician at Sutter Health, joined CBSN to discuss why.
Lawmakers and inspectors general are calling for more transparency from the Trump administration on how it is spending the historic $2 trillion CARES Act coronavirus economic rescue package from March. Politico congressional reporter Melania Zanona joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence system to monitor social distancing among employees, in the hopes of reducing coronavirus infections. Wired staff writer Louise Matsakis joined CBSN to explain what that new system is and how employees are responding.
Rules are changing about eating "companion animals" in China, and with a pandemic linked to an animal market, the tide of public opinion is rising.
People who do not wear a face mask in Washington will soon be charged with a misdemeanor crime.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint travel advisory that will impose a 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high rates of coronavirus infections. Watch their remarks.
Top federal health officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, as 26 states saw an increase in new coronavirus cases. Dr. Bob Lahita, a professor of medicine at New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph Healthcare System, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
New cases have been surging for more than a week after trending down for more than six weeks.
COVID-19 is known as a respiratory illness, but it can cause a wide range of other symptoms.
The 2020 marathon was set to be the 50th running of the event.
They had to take extensive measures to enter the country safely.
"Let's keep playing it safe: social distance and face coverings, even at the beach," de Blasio tweeted on Tuesday.
Under an order from Hawaii Governor David Ige, all who enter the state must self-quarantine for 14 days.
More than half of U.S. states are reporting an increase in average daily coronavirus cases compared to two weeks ago. Hospitalizations also have trended upward in at least 14 states over the last two weeks. Mireya Villarreal reports from Texas.
The trends there are part of a larger picture: The U.S. is seeing a dangerous increase in COVID-19 cases across the South and West.
Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has been dismissive of the coronavirus, is the region's hardest-hit nation by far.
This would be the league's shortest season since 1878.
A new proclamation will suspend several guest worker programs, including H-1B visas for those in specialized fields like the technology sector.
President Trump called the death of Rayshard Brooks a "terrible situation" and said he had studied the case closely. The president is expected to sign an executive order on police reform at the White House on Tuesday. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
In the last six months, journalists have focused on two major stories as a nation: Protests over police brutality and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. An article in the Columbia Journalism Review notes that these stories aren't distinct, but instead, are part of a web of "intricate and vast" connections. One of the writers of that piece, staff writer for the Columbia Journalism review Alexandria Neason joined CBSN to help put the last six months' news into context.
A new report from the CDC is giving us a better understanding of who is falling ill from COVID-19. There's also new research showing use of a steroid drug can help reduce deaths in severely ill patients. Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
"There's no filter or air cleaner in the world that could reduce risk in a crowded, indoor environment," said professor Jeffrey Siegel.
Arizona is one of the hottest spots for COVID-19 cases in the United States, and President Trump is going there Tuesday for a "Students for Trump" rally in Phoenix. Two additional Trump campaign staffers tested positive for coronavirus after the president's rally in Tulsa over the weekend, and students planning to attend the Phoenix rally had to agree not to hold organizers or the venue liable if they get COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
The Trump campaign is reevaluating its next steps after a disappointing turnout for its rally in Tulsa on Saturday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the 2020 presidential race.
This hearing is a hybrid of in-person and remote testimony by top health officials on the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, say Shamar Elkins killed eight children, seven of whom were his own kids, in a shooting early Sunday morning. The incident started as a domestic dispute and police say two women were also shot. Elkins was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Jason Allen reports.
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, say Shamar Elkins killed eight children, seven of whom were his own kids, in a shooting early Sunday morning. The incident started as a domestic dispute and police say two women were also shot. Elkins was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Jason Allen reports.
The Trump administration announced a new round of peace talks would take place in Pakistan with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the U.S. delegation. But Iran says it isn't ready to commit to new talks, citing "Washington's excessive demands." Nikole Killion reports.
First, U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
Eight kids killed in Louisiana shooting; U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground.
Retired California teaching assistant Angel Barba has been a baby squirrel foster mom for the last seven years. Italy Hod reports.