Senate returns amid pandemic as House stays away
The Senate is back in session, while the House waits as cases of coronavirus continue to plague the nation's capital.
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Second wave of coronavirus is "very likely," doctor warns
Public health officials have warned a second wave of coronavirus is likely this fall.
Conquering the polio epidemic
Near the start of the 20th century, a mysterious and deadly virus terrified Americans, particularly infecting young kids: Polio. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at the scientific arsenal brought to combat the epidemic and develop a vaccine, and talks with documentary filmmaker Carl Kurlander ("The Shot Felt 'Round the World"); Dr. Paul Duprex, who is trying to replicate Dr. Jonas Salk’s success in his research for a vaccine for COVID-19; and Joanne Yager, who survived polio as a teenager and now, at 83, runs a support group for polio survivors in Arizona called Polio Epic Tucson.
Scarlett Johansson, other stars have it out in virtual "fight"
Some of the biggest names in show business took part in an epic "fight scene" video last week without ever being in the same room together.
Romney proposes hazard pay plan for essential workers
The "Patriot Pay" plan would add up to $12 an hour to essential workers' wages
Trump: U.S. coronavirus death toll could reach 100,000
President Trump says the death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. could reach 100,000 people. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant discuss the news and the rest of the day's top political headlines with CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Projections of 3,000 deaths a day represent "preliminary" data, researchers say
A draft government report projects U.S. COVID-19 deaths could reach about 3,000 a day by early June under some scenarios.
J. Crew declares bankruptcy after coronavirus hit
Preppy clothier, loaded with debt, is the first major retailer to collapse following government-mandated shutdowns.
Projected death toll spikes as Americans fight social distancing restrictions
A research model often cited by the White House is now projecting that COVID-19 will kill nearly 135,000 in the U.S. by August, nearly double the worst-case scenario last week.
Paycheck Protection Program II money is more than half gone
More small businesses getting loans in second round of federal loans. But big names still get help, including Denny's.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway lost $50 billion in first quarter
Famed investor's portfolio plunged with Wall Street's crash. The good news: His companies' revenue rose 1%.
Warren Buffett on coronavirus: "Nothing can basically stop America"
Famed investor insists he's optimistic even after Berkshire Hathaway reported a $50 billion loss in the first quarter.
Uber to require face masks for passengers and drivers
Ride-sharing companies ready safety measures as some of their markets around the U.S. start to reopen.
Carnival plans to resume some cruises on August 1
Yet while the cruise operator plans to restart service from several U.S. ports, lawmakers have launched a probe.
Grocery chains rationing meat to curb hoarding
Kroger, Costco and Giant Eagle are among the supermarkets limiting how much beef, pork and poultry shoppers can buy.
Bridge lit with message for frontline workers
As pedestrian walkway over New York's Hudson River was lit up to honor frontline workers. The message on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park in Poughkeepsie was more than 200 feet long.
Nurse sings to patients over intercom
Every day, nurse Kaity Egan sings to her patients over the intercom at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York.
91-year-old holds fashion shows in quarantine
91-year-old Betty McDonald isn't letting her fabulous wardrobe go to waste during quarantine. The Georgia woman stays busy by doing fashion shows with her caretaker, Kim Taylor, and posting photographs of her glitzy outfits.
Maryland governor sued over stay-at-home orders
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Baltimore.
PPP rules make it hard for some businesses to use money
The program allows just eight weeks to meet hiring targets if businesses want their loan forgiven.
Cuomo: "Nobody knows" when pandemic will end
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlines how some regions can start to reopen May 15.
Berkshire Hathaway loses $50B in first quarter
Warren Buffett announced his conglomerate's quarterly performance at the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN to discuss the impact.
Supreme Court hears cases in teleconference
The U.S. Supreme Court is holding oral arguments via teleconference and allowed the public to listen in for the first time in history. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joined CBSN to discuss the significance.
India sees lower COVID-19 death rate
With 1.3 billion people, India is the world's second most populated country, behind China. But so far it has only seen around 1,300 reported COVID-19 fatalities. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN with a closer look at what's happening there.
Trump: U.S. death toll could reach 100,000
President Trump says the coronavirus death toll in the United States could be as high as 100,000 people. Despite that sobering prediction, the president continues to urge governors to reopen their economies. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look
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