FDA authorizes remdesivir for emergency use as coronavirus treatment
The drug, produced by Gilead Sciences, may shorten the time it takes seriously ill patients to recover from COVID-19.
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Pandemic exposes U.S. vulnerabilities
As the U.S. grapples with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans say they're not satisfied with the government's response. A new article in The Atlantic argues it's the result of "serious underlying conditions" of a failing state. Author George Packer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss what it will take to fix the nation's broken systems.
UN chief says lack of world leadership "allowed the virus to spread"
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says China and the U.S. may be the biggest powers in the world, but "leadership and power are not associated."
Trump says he's seen evidence virus started in Chinese lab
President refuses to offer details but U.S. intel agencies say COVID-19 wasn't manmade.
Trump administration launches "Operation Warp Speed"
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is launching "Operation Warp Speed," which will speed up the development and distribution of a potential coronavirus vaccine. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller discusses the announcement and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Trump sends millions of Americans signed letters
Millions of Americans will be getting letters from the president in an envelope sent by the IRS. The letter is meant to inform stimulus check recipients of how much they'll be receiving, but has instead drawn criticism. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Aimee Picchi joins CBSN with more.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pelosi supports Biden, amid Reade accusation
The House speaker says she's "satisfied" with the response of Joe Biden's presidential campaign to allegations of sexual assault against him.
Trump says he would "certainly consider" bringing Flynn back into administration
President Trump said he would consider bringing former national security adviser Michael Flynn back into the administration.
Trump hopes for "massive" rallies of "25,000" people this year
The president didn't give a specific target, but any rallies this year would almost certainly take place before a vaccine is widely available.
Trump and N.J. Governor Murphy meet at White House
President Trump met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy at the White House Thursday to discuss coronavirus testing and financial aid for states, as the president starts to shift focus to economic recovery and an easing of restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Trump campaign kicks off his first TV ad blitz of 2020 campaign cycle
It's a week-long, seven-figure ad buy focusing on Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to campaign officials.
Fauci optimistic about drug for COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, expressed optimism about research showing the antiviral drug remdesivir can help some hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN's Reena Ninan with more on the White House's reaction.
Trump calls newly released UFO footage "hell of a video"
"I just wonder if it's real," the president lightheartedly said.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy tells Trump they need financial assistance
Congress would need to pass additional legislation to aid states.
Trump says Michael Flynn is in the process of being exonerated
The president predicted his former aide who was fired for lying to the vice president will come back "bigger and better" than ever.
Federal social distancing guidelines expire
The social distancing guidelines set out by the White House expire April 30, while stay-at-home orders are still in effect in many states. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to talk about the latest in the pandemic response and other political headlines.
Michael Flynn documents unsealed
Documents related to the prosecution of former national security adviser Michael Flynn were unsealed Wednesday. They include handwritten notes from his 2017 interview with the FBI. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
Trump and Fauci tout "positive effect" of remdesivir
President Trump on Wednesday says that federal guidelines to slow the spread of the coronavirus will not be extended when they expire at the end of the week. Dr. Anthony Fauci also announced the success of a trial of the drug remdesivir. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's headlines.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The fate of unspent campaign cash
Two dozen Democratic presidential candidates raised nearly $800 million total to fund their White House bids over the course of the primary campaign.
U.S.-China tensions escalate over COVID-19
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is accusing China of purposely destroying early samples of the coronavirus, rather than share them with the world. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN's Reena Ninan for a closer look at the latest disagreement between the two economic powers.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act for meat processing plants
The executive order also applies to plants that have already closed, which will have to re-open with healthy workers.
Trump admin. planned hydroxychloroquine push
The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine gained widespread attention after President Trump started touting it as a possible "game changer" in the fight against COVID-19. Internal documents obtained by Vanity Fair show how Trump administration officials sought the nationwide distribution of tens of millions of doses, even as evidence mounted of both serious side effects and low efficacy against the novel coronavirus. Investigative journalist Katherine Eban joins CBSN to discuss her findings.
Trump backtracks after saying U.S. would "very soon" hit 5 million tests a day
On Tuesday, the president, asked whether he was confident the U.S. could reach 5 million COVID-19 tests a day, said the U.S. would be there "very soon."
Trump sends letter with stimulus checks to 130 million Americans
Letters tell taxpayers how much money they're getting, but also contains effusive praise for the government.
Trump focuses on economy amid pandemic
President Trump is increasingly focusing on the economy as the U.S. surpasses 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz is a "very big priority" amid ultimatum to Iran
President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
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Artemis II crew breaks distance record, begins moon flyby
Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel farther from Earth than any humans in history and prepare to conduct a moon flyby.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's conviction
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
U.S. woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas
An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.
Ex-CIA director says U.S. needs to learn "new concept of warfare" from Ukraine
Ex-CIA director David Petraeus says Ukraine has offset its disadvantages against Russia through its innovation in its unmanned systems.
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New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's conviction
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
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Artemis II crew breaks distance record, begins moon flyby
Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel farther from Earth than any humans in history and conduct a moon flyby.
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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
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New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's conviction
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
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5-year-old worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
CIA World Factbook shuttered by Trump administration
The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free, trusted source many people used to check basic facts about countries.
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Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
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Ex-CIA director says U.S. needs to learn "new concept of warfare" from Ukraine
Ex-CIA director David Petraeus says Ukraine has offset its disadvantages against Russia through its innovation in its unmanned systems.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime group, was one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, authorities said.
U.S. woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas
An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
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Mindy Kaling on amplifying women's stories
Mindy Kaling speaks with Jamie Yuccas about her new venture with Amazon Publishing called Mindy's Book Studio, where she chooses books by female authors to be published and receives first rights on future screenplays.
Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
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H-1B visa program changes impact global talent
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
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.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime group, was one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, authorities said.
Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Artemis II crew breaks distance record, begins moon flyby
Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel farther from Earth than any humans in history and conduct a moon flyby.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Pieces of the past on the River Thames' banks
When the tide goes out, centuries of hidden treasures are revealed on the banks of the River Thames in London. Tina Kraus reports on the "mudlarks" who search the banks for pieces of the past.
Fuel efficiency at the New York Auto Show
The new vehicles on display at this year's New York International Auto Show have arrived just as gas prices are accelerating to new highs. Bradley Blackburn talked to carmakers at the convention about how those high fuel costs could change what people buy.
Takeaways after Trump details F-15 crew rescue
President Trump on Monday shared new details on the rescue of two U.S. crew members whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran last week. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Artemis II breaks distance record: What to know
The Artemis II crew on Monday broke the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth, a mark previously held by the crew of Apollo 13. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Mark Strassmann reported on the moment and Ambre Rose Trujillo, spokesperson for the Planetary Society, joined CBS News with her reaction.
Full Trump news conference on airmen rescue
President Trump and senior officials from multiple departments on Monday held a news conference detailing the rescue of two U.S. crew members in Iran who had their fighter jet shot down last Friday. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.