Trump to announce council for "opening our country" next week
A CBS News poll out Friday revealed most Americans continue to think the battle against the pandemic is going badly.
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White House says hospitals taking funding cannot give "surprise" bills
The federal government is giving hospitals billions to meet rising demands.
Barr defends Trump's firing of intelligence community inspector general
Barr said Thursday that Trump was right to fire the watchdog who disclosed the whistleblower report.
Voting in a pandemic: Officials sound alarm about November elections
Holding elections during a global health crisis is becoming a crisis all its own.
Liberty University wants reporters charged over coronavirus stories
School led by big Trump backer Jerry Falwell Jr. seeking trespassing counts against them for doing stories on Liberty staying partly open during pandemic.
CBS poll: Views of Trump's handling of outbreak slip again
He has comparably better marks for his handling of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
CBS poll: Americans fear outbreak will leave U.S. in recession
But those most concerned about losing work, including those who already have, are the most likely to say the U.S. is headed for a recession, or even depression.
Pence says Americans will begin to see checks at the end of next week
The number of deaths in the U.S. has topped 16,000, and the nation is suffering a severe economic downturn.
Medical panel says effectiveness of homemade masks is inconclusive
The limited lab testing that exists so far shows homemade masks are far less effective than medical-grade masks.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 6.6 million filed new unemployment claims
It's as if the entire adult populations of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed for employment benefits, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Clinical trial begins for drug Trump called "game changer"
"We really need clinical trial data to determine whether hydroxychloroquine is effective and safe in treating COVID-19," NIH lung disease expert says.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Papadopoulos denied campaign was involved in DNC hack in recording
CBS News has reviewed the transcript of a recorded conversation between George Papadopoulos and a confidential FBI source that took place near the end of the 2016 presidential campaign.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign
He told supporters today, "I congratulate Joe Biden, a very decent man, on his victory."
Here's what needs to happen for America to return to "normal"
The U.S. — and the world — has a long way to go before life begins to resemble the pre-coronavirus era.
Why the links in the PPE supply chain "have been broken"
A large portion of the United States' PPE supply, like masks, gloves and gowns, comes from China.
Trump says he's considering ending funding to World Health Organization
The president also announced he's asking Congress for $250 billion more for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Trump ousts inspector general tasked with overseeing coronavirus funds
Glenn Fine is being replaced as acting Pentagon inspector general, thereby removing him from the committee overseeing $2.2 trillion in spending.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Wisconsin voters go to the polls amid coronavirus
Cities around the state consolidated voting locations, and the most crowded sites have been in Milwaukee.
Fundraising for Democratic convention continues amid coronavirus
The Democratic Party still plans special perks for the high-dollar donors if the convention takes place in August.
India drops drug export ban after Trump threatens "retaliation"
As it's tested as a possible treatment for COVID-19, India had barred exports of hydroxychloroquine, until Trump weighed in.
Stephanie Grisham out as White House press secretary
Grisham leaves the job having not held a single press briefing in her 10-month tenure. She will be replaced by a Trump campaign spokeswoman.
Trump says USNS Comfort to be used for coronavirus patients
The president says the USNS Comfort was initially meant to take only non-COVID-19 patients to free up beds in N.Y. hospitals.
Trump and Biden spoke about coronavirus response
President Trump described it as a "warm" phone call.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks moving Tuesday's primary
The 4-2 ruling from the court puts voting back in place for Tuesday's election.
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Iran says it's up to Trump to choose between diplomacy or war
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
5 arrested near base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing terrorist act
The RAF Fairford base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February.
Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Nor'easter winding down after hitting parts of East Coast hard
The storm brought heavy rain, flooding and destructive winds to the Northeast.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
Will artificial intelligence really kill us all?
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
New giant pandas from China arrive in Atlanta zoo
Zoo Atlanta said giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday morning.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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YouTube, the new path to Hollywood for filmmakers
Two of Hollywood's biggest hits this year – "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films with tiny budgets directed by YouTube creators – have studios searching for other social media-savvy talent, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
Facebook found liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia
Geovany Andres Rojas, who faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the U.S., had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro,
Rescue teams search for 12 people missing after deadly Nepal avalanche
An avalanche in northern Nepal has killed at least two people, with a search underway for 12 others still missing.
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Iran says it's up to Trump to choose between war and diplomacy
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
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2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The New Season: Fall 2026 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
The New Season: Fall 2026 – Movies, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from movies, TV and streaming, to live theater and the bookstore.
Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky"
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Extended interview: Sylvester Stallone
In this web exclusive, actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his career, including his first experience as an actor in a school production of "Death of a Salesman"; how rejection made him tougher; why he refused to sell his screenplay for "Rocky" unless he played the lead role; and how he continued to fight during the film's production to maintain his vision of the character.
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Will artificial intelligence really kill us all?
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
Will artificial intelligence really kill us all?
Correspondent David Pogue talks with AI experts Daniel Kokotajlo, Geoffrey Hinton and Alex Turner about the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter, and how recent developments set off alarms about AI bots going rogue. He also talks with Andrew Ng, cofounder of Google's AI program, about whether recent declarations of threats to humanity are to be taken seriously.
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.
FAA rolls out new AI flight software
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Pope Leo visits France
Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia
Geovany Andres Rojas, who faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the U.S., had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro,
Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
True crime, where there's nothing hotter than a cold case
Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits the annual CrimeCon convention, and talks with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the "My Favorite Murder" podcast, and professor Jean Murley, about the appeal of crime as entertainment.
Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Latest in trial of "American Idol" contestant
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
2026 VMAs red carpet looks
Celebrities walked the red carpet for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dog, on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Stars like Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and more showed off glamorous looks for the cameras.
Sen. Fetterman sits down with Major Garrett
CBS News' Major Garrett sat down with Sen. John Fetterman at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday to discuss how the Pennsylvania Democrat feels about midterms and his own political future. Video credit: Texas Tribune Festival.
Himes on Iran's influence on midterms
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks, "the Iranians now, in some sense, control what happens on Election Day."
Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that voters are "worried about the cost of living" heading into the midterm elections, and he urged President Trump to focus on that and give a national address amid the war with Iran.