With U.S. in lockdown, hope and calm beat nervousness — CBS News poll
Some report stress but most stay optimistic as life changes.
COVID-19
Americans see months-long pandemic fight ahead — CBS News poll
Scientists, doctors bridge partisan divide on whom to trust. Americans overwhelmingly approve of plan to send checks.
Politician bashed over comments on grandparents dying, virus, economy
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he thinks other grandparents feel alas he does, that he'd be willing to die to help revive economy in wake of coronavirus.
Coronavirus updates from March 23, 2020
The delay in passage of a $1.5 to $2 trillion financial aid bill in the Senate hit stock markets hard in spite of rescue efforts by the Fed.
Madonna posts video calling coronavirus "great equalizer"
The post received swift backlash on social media — with blogger Perez Hilton writing, "you come across as uneducated and painfully out of touch."
U.S. postpones "Remain in Mexico" hearings due to coronavirus
An attorney said it was a good public health move, but noted that migrants are disheartened that they won't be able to make their case to win U.S. asylum anytime soon.
Activists push for the release of vulnerable inmates from prisons
The close proximity of inmates, coupled with inadequate treatment, can cause diseases to spread quickly inside prisons.
3 workers at facilities housing migrant kids in U.S. custody test positive for coronavirus
A dozen migrant children in U.S. custody have been tested for the virus. Five results came back negative and the rest are pending.
Other retailers closing during pandemic — not Hobby Lobby
Arts-and-crafts retailer continues to operate in states that haven't ordered non-essential businesses to shutter.
Fauci says he'll "keep pushing" White House
"When you're dealing with the White House, sometimes you have to say things one, two, three, four times, and then it happens. So, I'm going to keep pushing," Fauci said.
Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers
Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said the recommendations were developed in consultation with Congress and the federal judiciary.
Stocks slump despite Fed vow of unlimited help
The Dow declined 2.9% after the stimulus bill to aid workers and businesses stalled in the U.S. Senate.
DJ D-Nice leads virtual dance parties on Instagram Live
The DJ is lifting spirits through his continuing series, "Homeschool at Club Quarantine" — and everyone is welcomed 🎧
60 Minutes in the time of coronavirus
Coronavirus has forced 60 Minutes out of its 52-year home in the CBS Broadcast Center, but it hasn't knocked the show off the air. Correspondent Bill Whitaker pays tribute to all those who put this show together from their homes and remote workspaces.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Scientists rush to develop a novel coronavirus vaccine, the economic emergency created by coronavirus, and why Hungary is paying its citizens to start families
Florida spring-breakers test positive for coronavirus
This comes after spring-breakers in Florida were criticized for ignoring social distancing guidelines and packing beaches.
Senate again fails to advance coronavirus bill as deal remains elusive
A second attempt to move forward with the massive spending deal failed as Democrats demanded changes to the Republican bill.
Neil Diamond sings coronavirus PSA
"Hands, washing hands ... Reaching out, don't touch me, I won't touch you."
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
Doctors and nurses "scared to come to work" without supplies
With a shortage of personal protective equipment, some have resorted to using bandanas to cover their faces.
Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case
The Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case online and justices did not take the bench as it altered its activities due to the coronavirus.
Poland quarantine app asks for selfie proof
App users will get a random request for a selfie and they have 20 minutes to upload it or else the police will pay them a visit
Gilead suspends access to experimental coronavirus drug
Biotech company says it has been swamped with "compassionate use" requests to use the drug remdesivir.
Joe Biden adapts to telecampaign realities and upgrades home studio
Biden upgrades home studio in order to begin addressing public more regularly during this period of tele-campaigning
Fed vows "unlimited" stimulus to fight coronavirus recession
U.S. central bank doing "whatever it takes" in lending efforts, especially in targeting small businesses and cities.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
