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As the U.S. coronavirus death toll nears 28,000, some are demanding an end to stay-at-home orders. Meanwhile, governors warn of a resurgence of infections and deaths if restrictions are lifted too soon. Mola Lenghi reports.
President Trump says about 29 states could open in early May, but experts warn that a gradual reopening risks a new wave of coronavirus infections. Ben Tracey has the latest.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about a joint effort with the governors of several eastern states to coordinate the reopening of the region and its economy. The initiative comes as President Trump claimed in a task force briefing that the power to reopen the U.S. economy rests with him.
As President Trump considers restarting the economy next month, governors nationwide are banding together to go their own way on reopening their states for business. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
President Trump is set to launch a new task force next week that will focus on ways to restart the economy. Health officials, however, continue to urge caution in fear of a relapse in coronavirus cases that would make current efforts futile. Nikole Killion reports.
With social distancing measures effectively decreasing new coronavirus cases, President Trump is considering restarting the economy. Many health officials plead caution in fear of a resurgence of infections. Weijia Jiang reports.
Over 15 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits over the last three weeks, a devastating reflection of the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the economy. Many people, even those who do not know if they will still be employed, are looking for information to help navigate the uncertainty. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to respond to some of viewers' critical personal finance questions.
More Americans are disapproving of President Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis as it wears on. The president is mulling a new economic task force focused on getting the economy back up and running once the worst of the pandemic is over, while Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill disagree over how much more financial aid is needed to help Americans. Ben Tracy is at the White House where the coronavirus task force is working to pull the country through the worst of the crisis.
The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll in the travel industry. The travel ban will cost the U.S. an estimated $135 billion in lost and canceled trips this year. Kris Van Cleave has a look at the financial turmoil.
As President Trump prepares to reopen the economy next month, health experts and some governors across the country warn that the move could risk another wave of coronavirus infections. Weijia Jiang reports.
Unemployment claims continue to rise throughout the U.S. with Georgia unemployment claims skyrocketing three-times more than last week. Now unemployment claims surpass the job lost in the entire Great Recession. Mark Strassmann reports.
Small business owners are scrambling to get loans that will keep their businesses afloat while the U.S. economy weathers the coronavirus pandemic. Congress is considering a plan to give them an additional $250 billion, while Goldman Sachs has stepped up to commit $550 million to relief efforts. Company chairman and CEO David Solomon joins “CBS News” for his first network broadcast interview to talk about the donation as well as how he thinks the pandemic will continue to affect the economy.
Since the coronavirus pandemic forced the U.S. economy into a tailspin, unemployment numbers have been rising to record heights. In Florida alone, nearly 600,000 people have applied for benefits since March 15, and the state is struggling to process the surge. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to one resident trying to apply despite the overwhelmed system making it difficult.
The government will release on Thursday the weekly number of newly jobless Americans. With crashing websites, jammed phone lines and long lines -- it means the struggle many face grows more desperate with each passing day. Manny Bojorquez reports.
House passes impeachment resolution; Single dad fosters over 30 kids in two decades.
A new U.S. government report finds hospitals are facing a combination of problems that make it much harder to deal with coronavirus, including slow testing, equipment shortages and staff burnout. Many hospitals also are losing revenue, which has led some to cut jobs, Anna Werner reports.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an emergency order Friday to get ventilators where they are needed. Mola Lenghi reports.
The latest unemployment numbers show just how hard the coronavirus is hitting the economy. Over 6 million Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, at least 20 times what is normally seen. Food banks and other resources are being pushed to their limits by people in need, while President Trump maintains that the country is not slipping into a significant recession. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, where messages on small business loans seem to conflict with some major banks.
More than 6.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits last week, double the number of claims from the week before. Experts are saying next week's numbers could be worse. Mark Strassmann reports.
The Labor Department has announced that it received over 6 million jobless claims in one week, significantly higher than the previous week's record-setting 3.3 million. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on what the latest report means for the U.S. economy and what out-of-work Americans can do to help themselves and their families.
There are signs that an already crippled economy may get even worse. Investment bank Goldman Sachs estimates that unemployment in the U.S. will explode to 15% by the end of June, and that the U.S. gross domestic product will drop as much as 34%. Mark Strassmann has a closer look.
New details surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy come every day. "CBS This Morning" assembled a panel of experts to answer viewers' most pressing questions to make sure you have the information you need to navigate the new normal.
A record number of Americans filed for unemployment last week as millions feel the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Jericka Duncan speaks to a few of these everyday Americans who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, talking to them about how they their families, and their colleagues are dealing with financial struggles and the uncertainty of their own careers.
As the Trump administration's 15-day "slow the spread" initiative comes to an end on Monday, the president told governors that he is planning to categorize every county in America as high, medium or low risk as part of his push to reopen the economy sooner. The goal was met with resistance by medical experts as well as an increasing number of governors who are issuing shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders as the virus spreads. Paula Reid reports on how the administration is dealing with the outbreak from the White House.
More than 3 million U.S. workers filed for unemployment last week, making it the worst week for unemployment claims in over 50 years. Over half of all U.S. states have ordered nonessential businesses to close, putting millions more at risk of being laid off or not working enough hours to survive. Jill Schlesinger, who called the Senate's coronavirus stimulus bill aimed at easing the pandemic's economic blow a "lifeline" to these workers, joins "CBS This Morning" to put the numbers into context.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Two Chicago police officers were shot inside Swedish Hospital in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on Saturday morning. One has since died.
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
DHS has faced opposition from cities and states where the federal government plans to open mass detention facilities.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
Frankie Grande sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his starring role in Broadway's latest hit show "Titaníque," after originating the part in the show's Off-Broadway run.
Darla Moore is a billionaire from Lake City, South Carolina, who saw an opportunity to revitalize her small hometown with ArtFields, a festival that transforms the town into a hub for Southern art and history.
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Derek Klena sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest venture as a performer and player for the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, with President Trump in attendance, ended in a shooting on Saturday. Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe speaks with Weijia Jiang, the president of the White House Correspondents' Association, about her experience during Saturday night's shooting.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced charges for the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, with President Trump in attendance, ended in a shooting on Saturday. Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe speaks with Weijia Jiang, the president of the White House Correspondents' Association, about her experience during Saturday night's shooting.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced charges for the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday.