Trump's coronavirus response under scrutiny
On Sunday, the Trump administration pushed back to the scrutiny about how it has handled the coronavirus outbreak so far. Natalie Brand reports.
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Coronavirus spreads "exponentially" in Qatar's labor camps
Almost a quarter of the tiny, gas-rich nation's population are foreign laborers, and the men building Qatar's legacy live on "fertile ground" for COVID-19.
Coronavirus fears grow after two U.S. deaths
The coronavirus has killed two people in Washington state, and the number of states with confirmed cases has more than doubled to 12. At least 89 people have now been sickened in the U.S. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Kirkland, Washington, where dozens of people associated with a nursing home are being tested for the disease.
How coronavirus is affecting world travel
With more than 89,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in 66 countries and more than 3,000 deaths reported, several airlines are restricting travel to certain countries. An email from United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said in addition to suspending flights to China and scaling back service to countries in Asia, "it is likely additional schedule reductions will be necessary" which could include flights to parts of Europe. Already, Delta and American Airlines are suspending flights to and from Milan, Italy. Kris Van Cleave has more on how the virus is affecting travel.
Bioluminescent glow draws visitors, and police, to SoCal beaches
Police in Manhattan Beach will increase patrols in beach areas in response to visitors flocking to see the bioluminescent nighttime neon glow in Southern California's ocean waters..
Cuomo: New York scaling up coronavirus tests
New York City reported its first coronavirus patient, a health care worker returning from Iran. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state has been preparing for the virus and is scaling up its testing. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the patient’s condition and why New Yorkers shouldn’t overreact about the disease.
CDC issues travel warnings over coronavirus
The CDC is warning Americans to avoid nonessential travel to China, Italy, South Korea and Iran due to concerns about coronavirus. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM with more.
At least 2 deaths in U.S. from coronavirus
At least two people have died from the coronavirus in Washington state. 15,000 testing kits were released over the weekend, and the Trump administration is working to get 50,000 more. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.
Trump to discuss coronavirus efforts
President Trump is meeting today with the heads of pharmaceutical companies amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. He says he plans to discuss efforts to develop a vaccine. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN to detail the administration's response as the U.S. confirms the second death in the country.
Coronavirus kills 6 in Washington state
Washington state health officials on Monday said five deaths from coronavirus occurred in King County and one in Snohomish County. Several of the deaths are connected to a local nursing facility. Watch their press conference here.
Trump meets with coronavirus task force
President Trump met with his coronavirus task force and executives from pharmaceutical companies at the White House to discuss the administration's response to the outbreak and the process of developing a vaccine. Watch his remarks here.
Coronavirus misinformation spreads online
As the coronavirus spreads worldwide, so too does misinformation about the disease. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with a closer look at where the bad info is coming from and what companies are doing to curtail it.
Coronavirus task force press briefing
Vice President Mike Pence and members of the coronavirus task force gave a press briefing Monday where they emphasized that the risk to Americans remains "low." Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar did warn, however, "the degree of risk has the potential to change quickly." Watch their remarks.
Coronavirus death toll rises in U.S.
Health officials in Washington state announced four new deaths bringing the total to six in the U.S. Researchers say the virus may have been circulating in the area for weeks undetected and more cases are likely. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
U.S. continues efforts to contain coronavirus outbreak
Officials in New York said it is inevitable that the coronavirus will spread in New York city, which just reported its first case. Schools and hospitals all over the country are taking action. Meg Oliver reports.
Expert predicts effects of coronavirus
The coronavirus worldwide death toll now tops 3,000 with nearly 90,000 cases. Even those numbers are nothing compared to what could happen in the months ahead. Jim Axelrod reports.
Flights canceled over coronavirus outbreak
Some big airliners announced Monday that they're suspending more flights. There are also new screening procedures for passengers entering the U.S. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Trump urges coronavirus vaccine
Later this week, Congress is expected to take up a $6 to $8 billion package in emergency spending to help fight the coronavirus. This comes as President Trump says travel restrictions and quarantines have helped contain the spread. Paula Reid reports.
Public facilities take action to limit coronavirus
Many communities are going beyond the government response to make coronavirus preparations. David Begnaud joins CBSN AM from one of New York's largest elder care facilities with how they're preparing.
Fed cuts interest rates amid coronavirus fears
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this morning after days of market ups and downs amid the coronavirus outbreak. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joined CBSN to talk about the outbreak's impact on the markets.
Fed slashes interest rates amid coronavirus
The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates by half a percentage point because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It's the largest cut since the 2008 financial crisis. CBS News' Paula Reid and McClatchy's Francesca Chambers join CBSN to break down President Trump's reaction.
H.E.R. gives advice to graduating seniors
H.E.R. won two Grammys in 2019. Now she's joining forces with big names, including LeBron James and former President Barack Obama to give high school seniors a graduation ceremony like no other. She talks with "CBS This Morning" anchor Gayle King about her high school experience and her advice for graduating seniors.
Trump & Dr. Anthony Fauci talk coronavirus
President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, participated in a roundtable about coronavirus at the National Institutes of Health. Watch their remarks.
Coronavirus death toll rises in U.S.
In the U.S. at least 9 people have died from the coronavirus. Health officials are sending a dire warning about coronavirus hot spots. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
How airports are combating the coronavirus
President Trump is not considering any domestic travel restrictions but is limiting international travel. U.S. airports are now taking serious actions to fight the coronavirus. Kris Van cleave reports.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
More than 800 missing, including 65 Americans, as Nepal flood deaths mount
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial begins deliberations
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts started deliberations Thursday after closing arguments were presented.
Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court
As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
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Grand jury: DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
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Marine One's warning calls before mishap went unheard by air traffic controllers
The NTSB said tower recordings show controllers never heard Marine One's Aug. 4 calls warning it was preparing to take off, though separate recordings confirm the calls were made.
Dolly Parton offered to try experimental drugs if "no hope" in her cancer battle
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
Toronto mayor calls tariff fight "unnecessary"
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told CBS News that around 5,000 jobs in Toronto's textile, clothing and leather manufacturing industries could be affected, which "means the price of Americans buying things, the cost will go up."
Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
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Marine One's warning calls before mishap went unheard by air traffic controllers
The NTSB said tower recordings show controllers never heard Marine One's Aug. 4 calls warning it was preparing to take off, though separate recordings confirm the calls were made.
Toronto mayor calls tariff fight "unnecessary"
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told CBS News that around 5,000 jobs in Toronto's textile, clothing and leather manufacturing industries could be affected, which "means the price of Americans buying things, the cost will go up."
Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
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Toronto mayor calls tariff fight "unnecessary"
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told CBS News that around 5,000 jobs in Toronto's textile, clothing and leather manufacturing industries could be affected, which "means the price of Americans buying things, the cost will go up."
Nepal flood highlights glacier risks in warming Himalayas: "The new normal"
The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA leader Gianni Infantino
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Ratko Mladic, so-called "Butcher of Bosnia," dies in prison at 84
The Bosnian Serb general oversaw atrocities in Bosnia in the 1990s. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2017.
Ancient gold treasures stolen from museum in "super-fast" raid
The treasure was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist Jose Maria Soler in a vessel sunk in a dried-out riverbed in Villena.
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Dolly Parton offered to try experimental drugs if "no hope" in her cancer battle
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
From the archives: Yayoi Kusama, the princess of polka dots
Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most celebrated artists, renowned for her signature polka dots that covered paintings, sculptures, and human bodies, died in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2026, at age 97. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Sept. 16, 2012, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Kusama about her love of creating art, and her lifelong obsession with dots (which she attributed to hallucinations she'd had beginning in childhood). Rocca also visited a major Kusama retrospective at New York's Whitney Museum of American Art.
"Big Brother" to air 1,000th episode
As "Big Brother" airs its 1,000th episode, host Julie Chen Moonves breaks down what makes the show so popular. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Alex Warren on sophomore album "WILDCHILD"
Alex Warren, whose breakout hit "Ordinary" topped charts in 2025, releases his second album on Friday. The singer-songwriter sat down with Anthony Mason to talk about how his new record differs from his first, and how he found inspiration from the loss of his parents.
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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 settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Why does the Meta settlement matter?
Meta's multi-billion dollar settlement with 47 states over social media addiction could result in some major changes to social media rules, especially for children. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins with more.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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No verdict on Day 1 of Clancy deliberations
Jurors on Thursday began deliberations in the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who says postpartum psychosis led her to kill her kids. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and legal contributors Jessica Levinson and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Doctor on postpartum depression
A jury on Thursday began deliberations over the fate of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in Jan. 2023. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports and reproductive psychiatry expert Dr. Jennifer Payne joins to discuss postpartum depression.
9 key takeaways from the Lindsay Clancy trial
A jury is deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children in 2023. Her defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Prosecutors say she planned the killings and faked a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has been covering the weekslong trial and shares the key moments.
Deliberations begin in Lindsay Clancy trial
The jury has begun deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul, Katrina Kaufman and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Inside the Final Days of the Lindsay Clancy Trial
A mistrial motion, testimony from family members, and a battle of forensic psychology and psychiatry experts mark the final days of the Lindsay Clancy trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi break down the key testimonies, the debate over postpartum psychosis, and what comes next for the jury.
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No verdict on Day 1 of Clancy deliberations
Jurors on Thursday began deliberations in the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who says postpartum psychosis led her to kill her kids. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and legal contributors Jessica Levinson and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Grand jury: DeSantis administration misused cash
$10 million from a Medicaid settlement found its way into a charity tied to the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Despite what a grand jury called a clear misappropriation of funds, no criminal charges are being filed. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has the details.
TPS expiring for woman who came to U.S. as child
Recent court orders have paved the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from several countries. For people from El Salvador, those protections are set to expire in early September. Daysi Gonzalez, who came to the U.S. as a child and stayed under TPS, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her situation.
Could Trump's economic war on Iran work?
President Trump has declared economic war on Iran, leveraging secondary sanctions to cut off illicit cash to the Iranian military. But can the strategy prove successful? Richard Goldberg, a former Trump National Security Council official, joins with his perspective.
What Trump's Texas trip says about Senate race
President Trump is headed to Texas on Thursday to help raise funds for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.