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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is moving forward with plans to slowly start lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus. She said the country had achieved intermediate success through the tough lockdown measures that were introduced in mid-March. CBS News producer Anna Noryskiewicz reports from Berlin.
Japan is expanding its state of emergency as coronavirus spreads throughout the country. The measure will now cover the entire nation instead of just Tokyo, Osaka and other big cities. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tokyo.
Experts are sounding the alarm about those who work and live inside U.S. jails and prisons because they are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak. Louis L. Reed, an organizer with #Cut50, an initiative to cut the prison population, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest as the pandemic threatens people incarcerated across America.
A company that usually prints banners and business cards for its clients is shifting gears to help manufacture face shields for communities in need. E-commerce brand Vistaprint has pledged to donate 100,000 face shields to rural health care facilities across the country. Vistaprint's chief marketing officer Ricky Engelberg joins CBSN to discuss the initiative and a new fund that aims to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Navajo officials are scrambling to slow the curve as the coronavirus continues to spread through the nation's largest Native American reservation. As of Wednesday, the Navajo Department of Health reported 921 positive cases COVID-19 and 38 deaths. Simon Romero, a national correspondent at The New York Times, joined CBSN to discuss the way Navajo leaders are responding to the pandemic.
Chinese officials say mistakes and miscalculations led to an under-counting of deaths in the city at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
At his daily press briefing, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said states don't have the ability to scale up widespread coronavirus testing and move to reopen the economy without federal assistance, and he urged national leaders not to "pass the buck without passing the bucks." Watch his remarks.
President Trump has released a plan for states to reopen the economy in phases. CBS News' Ian Lee reports on the details, and then CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to talk more about what would be involved.
Social distancing has proved to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and health experts are raising concerns over lifting measures across the U.S. too quickly amid a lack of widespread testing. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss the potential impact of starting to reopen the economy and the latest reports on an experimental drug that could help treat COVID-19.
President Trump tweeted Friday that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo "should spend more time 'doing' and less time 'complaining,'" and said "We built you thousands of hospital beds that you didn't need or use." Watch Cuomo's response.
College football season is in question as the pandemic threatens to delay when players can return to the field. Some athletic directors say they won't allow teams to play without fans or students on campus. Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joined CBSN to explain the ramifications for the sport.
The stock market jumped Friday despite the coronavirus pandemic because of optimism about a potential treatment and plans for reopening the country. Yahoo Finance reporter and anchor Akiko Fujita joined CBSN with details.
The mortality rate from the coronavirus pandemic is overwhelming New York City's health care system and funeral homes. Sunday, 60 Minutes reports on how the city’s Chief Medical Examiner is working with the National Guard to bring dignity to the dead even in crisis -- and how coronavirus survivors are hoping to help.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the creation of a task force to help reopen the state's economy, the fifth-largest in the world, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.
U.S. intelligence agencies are still investigating the original source of the coronavirus, which was first reported in Wuhan, China in December. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about what the intelligence community still wants to find out.
The College Board, which runs the SAT and PSAT exams, has canceled test dates until August due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some colleges are responding by making it easier for students to apply. CBS News' Marin Austin has more.
Smithfield Foods and several other meat producers have shuttered several U.S. plants due to coronavirus outbreaks. Global supply chain logistics expert Tom Maoli joined CBSN to discuss what this means for the nation's food supply.
President Trump said Friday that state governors are "responsible for testing" as several states have begun planning how to reopen their economies. Watch his remarks at the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing.
A few states will begin slowly reopening some parks as they initiate the process of ending their lockdowns. In Florida, some beaches will reopen with social distancing guidelines in place while Minnesota is opening some golf courses amid right wing protests that are calling for the entire state to lift stay-at-home orders. However, cities like San Francisco, the first city to shut down, are keeping precautions in place and even ordering residents to wear masks in public for the foreseeable future. Michael George takes a look at how several parts of the country are handing the pandemic.
President Trump took to Twitter to back right wing protests in several states, staged against the stay-at-home orders of the Democratic governors of those states. Mr. Trump's expressive "LIBERATION" tweets were met with swift replies from the governors of Minnesota and Michigan, asking what he thought the states could do better and expressing hope that he is not encouraging more protests. Nikole Killion reports on the back-and-forth as well as Mr. Trump's ongoing feud with New York Governor Cuomo.
The U.K. has green-lit over $17 million to be distributed to nearly two dozen vaccine research projects across the country. With over 800 fatalities in one day, the country is still in the depths of its coronavirus crisis. In Germany, a month-long lockdown has helped the country get the pandemic under control. Imtiaz Tyab reports on how the rest of the world is battling the coronavirus.
Normally violent rival gangs in South Africa are now working together in an unprecedented partnership to distribute food to people under lockdown. Cape Town gangs are using their skills to package essential items for people in desperate need as the country works to contain the coronavirus crisis. Debora Patta speaks to a pastor who called their initiative a "miracle."
An estimated 22 million Americans filed for unemployment, a grim reflection of the coronavirus pandemic's toll on the U.S. economy. However, a few businesses are thriving and even hiring as certain industries see booming sales. Jamie Yuccas speaks to people who are part of those industries.
Native Americans have long suffered from inadequate health care and have higher rates of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease- all of which can make COVID-19 infections that much worse. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller speaks to members of several tribes to hear how the pandemic has been affecting their communities.
The U.S. trucking industry has taken an uneven hit as drivers who haul fuel and factory parts have seen demand plummet, while those who transport food and medical supplies are busier than ever. Kris Van Cleave follows the journey of one couple who is documenting how life on the road has changed amid the virus crisis.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89.
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Jamie and Amy Shinneman are teaming up for their fifth marathon, with him on foot and her in a racing wheelchair.
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
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.
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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.
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 has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89.
Netflix is sharing a look at the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI, set to be released in November. Jordan Minor, a gaming writer at PCMag and author of "Video Game of the Year," joins "The Daily Report."
Nashville historian David Ewing joins "The Daily Report" to break down how Dolly Parton used her royalties from Whitney Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" to uplift the Black community in the city.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
"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.
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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.
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.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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.
Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deliberating after hearing days of testimony about the mother killing her three young children.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is now in the jury's hands after closing arguments occurred in court. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
The jury is deliberating in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after closing arguments laid out the prosecution and defense cases. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia this weekend as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deliberating after hearing days of testimony about the mother killing her three young children.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after another serious communication issue with President Trump's Marine One helicopter.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez, a Venezuelan migrant detained by ICE for months, is now in Liberia after being sent there by the U.S. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Last year, in a dispute with Mexico, President Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." Now he's repeating the unusual foreign policy move, signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada.