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President Trump expressed optimism on Thursday when he announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria has been FDA-approved to ease symptoms of the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss this and other options currently being tried and tested to help battle the illness.
Four U.S. senators reportedly sold stocks before the coronavirus sent markets plunging. Republican Senator Richard Burr sold up to roughly $1.7 million in mid-February, days after penning an op-ed assuring Americans that the U.S. was prepared to handle the disease. No charges have been filed and there is no evidence any of the four senators had insider information. Nancy Cordes reveals who the other Senators are and breaks down the details surrounding the accusations.
Officials warning the nation about the coronavirus threat are increasingly worried that baby boomers and young adults are not heeding their advice. In Florida, spring breakers are taking advantage of the beaches that are still open. However, some college students are finally seeing a reason to be worried. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to a Vanderbilt University senior who tested positive for the virus.
The number of coronavirus cases is growing dramatically in the U.S., but there are still a lot of unknowns people are worried about. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to answer viewers' most pressing, unanswered questions about the coronavirus.
Italy overtook China to have the world's highest coronavirus death toll, with more than 3,400 victims and over 41,000 infected. Hospitals in the hardest-hit parts of Northern Italy are approaching a breaking point as ICUs and Emergency Rooms are flooded with cases, straining resources and staff. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the extent of Italy's battle with the disease.
U.S. governors are sounding an alarm on coronavirus, saying the country's "trajectory is basically the same as what they had in Italy." Meanwhile, China reported no new local cases overnight for the second straight day. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to answer viewers' biggest questions about coronavirus.
Hundreds of brides and grooms across the country are canceling or postponing their weddings due to the coronavirus. A Facebook group called "Wedding Disaster Support: COVID-19" has more than 2,400 members and counting. Meg Oliver speaks to one couple who scrapped their extravagant wedding plans to say "I Do" at a Virginia courthouse.
Amazon temporarily closed its Queens, New York facility, after an employee that worked there tested positive for coronavirus. Separately, the retail giant is hiring 100,000 new workers to meet a growing demand, as more people go online to shop. Jay Carney, Amazon's senior vice president of global corporate affairs and former press secretary for President Obama, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the retail giant's business decisions in light of the coronavirus.
China is defending its decision to expel American reporters from The New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. This comes as the coronavirus crisis escalates worldwide. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest developments.
Many churches and other houses of worship around the country will remain closed for services over the weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Potter's House megachurch, led by Bishop T.D. Jakes, is among them. The congregation with 30,000 members has suspended in-person church activities until further notice. Bishop T.D. Jakes joins "CBS This Morning" from Dallas, Texas, to talk about how he's carrying out his duties in light of the pandemic.
"This is the most drastic action we can take" to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said as he announced a decision to shut down non-essential businesses in the state. Watch his remarks.
As the coronavirus pandemic grows, the U.S. federal and state governments have been imposing increasingly severe restrictions that alter everyday life. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the "powerful" messages being sent regarding social distancing and the efforts to "flatten the curve" of the disease's spread.
Bill Whitaker on the race to develop a safe and effective drug and vaccine to treat COVID-19 coronavirus, this week on 60 Minutes.
Capitol Hill lawmakers are racing to pass a trillion-dollar coronavirus economic relief package that could send direct payments to millions. Democrats who oppose the Republican-written bill say it is friendlier to corporations than to workers. The debate comes as President Trump ruled out ordering a national lockdown, while virtually shutting down the U.S. border with Mexico. Ed O’Keefe breaks down how the federal government is looking to contain the coronavirus’ spread.
On Friday, Attorney General William Barr urged the public to report coronavirus-related scams, many of which have been popping up online to take advantage of public fear and misinformation. The DOJ has recommended that each U.S. attorney’s office establish a coronavirus fraud coordinator. Catherine Herridge joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about her ongoing investigation into this new form of cybercrime.
Italy reported 627 coronavirus deaths in one day, making it not only the deadliest for the country, but the deadliest day worldwide since the pandemic began. In the United Kingdom, 65,000 retired nurses and doctors were asked to report for duty to help handle the oncoming wave of cases as the country’s famous pubs have all be ordered to close. Ian Lee speaks to Londoners to see how they are handling the change to everyday life.
The Dow and NASDAQ’s Friday closing numbers marked the end of U.S. markets’ worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. The economic fallout has also lead to massive layoffs and predictions of an unprecedented slowdown. Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to break down the latest financial information.
Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” as millions of Americans are ordered to stay in their homes as much as possible amid the coronavirus pandemic. He breaks down the latest information regarding medical supply shortages, testing and possible treatments for the disease.
While people over 80 appear to be at greatest risk from COVID-19, some at the opposite end of the age spectrum are also vulnerable. Hospitalized children with compromised immune systems have medical staff worried amid the pandemic, leading some medical centers to limit the contact these young patients have with their families, which can be traumatic. Mireya Villarreal reports on how the kids and the professionals caring for them are dealing with the new threat.
The coronavirus crisis has upended the restaurant industry’s hopeful projections for a record $900 billion year. With massive layoffs and widespread closures, the extent of the damage that will be done by the pandemic’s end is unclear. CBS News contributor and staff writer at The Atlantic, Derek Thompson, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the impact restaurants’ struggled will have on the economy.
" While all sporting events have been canceled in the United States amid the coronavirus outbreak, questions surround the viability of the Tokyo Olympics. The Summer games, set to begin July 24, have been canceled only three times in their history: in 1916, 1940 and 1944, each time because of war. Jeff Glor breaks down the history behind the global event, and what factors played into them being called off."
The COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous economic uncertainty. In this web exclusive CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Michael Goodman, president of the investment management firm Wealthstream Advisors, about how people should strategize when considering dipping into their retirement savings.
In this web exclusive CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Nobel Prize-winning Columbia University professor Joseph Sitglitz about how efficiencies in our economy, aimed at increasing short-term profit, have made us more vulnerable in the crisis we face today with the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the White House Coronavirus Task Force meeting, Vice President Mike Pence said he and his wife would be tested for coronavirus after a staffer in his office tested positive. Watch Pence's remarks about the latest on the White House's response.
President Trump and top administration officials insisted Saturday that they're moving quickly to provide critical supplies to health care workers as they struggle to fight off surging coronavirus cases. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are working to approve a major relief package by early next week. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Ahmad Abugharbieh, the younger brother of the man suspected of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, told CBS News, "My entire family feels so much shame and guilt."
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge's decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Ahmad Abugharbieh, the younger brother of the man suspected of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, told CBS News, "My entire family feels so much shame and guilt."
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
Soldiers are training for drone-on-drone combat using Bumblebee drones, which have been used in Ukraine and are being sent to U.S. training centers in the Middle East.
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge's decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Soldiers are training for drone-on-drone combat using Bumblebee drones, which have been used in Ukraine and are being sent to U.S. training centers in the Middle East.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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.
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Ahmad Abugharbieh, the younger brother of the man suspected of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, told CBS News, "My entire family feels so much shame and guilt."
Investigators are looking into the apparent murder of two University of South Florida doctoral students, and are now revealing evidence from the suspect's bedroom and his search history. Cristian Benavides reports.
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
The Trump administration has ordered a review of its security protocols after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A. T. Smith, former deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, joins CBS News with analysis.
The man accused of rushing the White House Correspondents' Dinner armed with a shotgun, pistol and three knives has been charged with trying to assassinate President Trump. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, who attended the dinner, joins to describe what he witnessed.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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.
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.
Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect charged with trying to assassinate the president; Georgia wildfire battle enters second week.
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting appears in court; King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in U.S. for state visit.
A CBS News poll finds a wide-open contest as voters weigh in on what they want in the state's next governor. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
The Secret Service is facing questions about its handling of security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Professor Philip Bobbitt, director of the Center for National Security at Columbia Law School, joins CBS News with analysis.
Despite Saturday's attack, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday for a four-day trip to the U.S. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins CBS News with analysis.