CBS Evening News, June 23, 2020
Fauci calls next weeks are "critical" in combating surging coronavirus cases; San Francisco mural honors health care workers
Economy
Supply chain issues impact holidays
Supply chain issues are having an impact on the holiday shopping season. John Quelch, dean of the Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Senate to debate Biden's social spending bill
The Senate will work to pass President Biden's social spending bill when lawmakers return to Washington this week. The legislation passed the House and faces challenges in the upper chamber. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Inflation: A crash course in the economic cycle
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to wane, prices are up, because supply and demand are in an historically out-of-whack phase. Correspondent David Pogue (with an assist from the David Pogue Thespian Ensemble) illustrates the economic pressures that are affecting the prices of everything from oil to consumer goods.
Supply chain issues to affect holiday shopping season
The backlog in the U.S. supply chain is going to cost consumers more money and make some gifts harder to find this holiday season. Keesa Schreane, global partner director at the London Stock Exchange Group, spoke with Christina Ruffini on CBSN about how long these issues are expected to last.
Biden details plan to increase gas supply
President Biden spoke Tuesday about how his administration is tapping an emergency oil reserve to increase supply and help lower gas prices at the pump. He also spoke broadly about the state of the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Biden to address gas prices, economy
President Biden will speak about rising gas prices and the state of the economy as his administration plans to release some oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an attempt to lower prices at the pump. Sean Sullivan, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden takes steps to reduce gas prices
President Biden will speak this afternoon on the current state of the economy. Earlier, he announced plans to release oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to help combat rising gas prices. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more.
Poll: Inflation hurting Biden job approval
A CBS News poll shows just 33% of Americans approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, with only 44% approving of the job he is doing overall. As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, Mr. Biden is hoping to build economic stability by reappointing Jerome Powell for another term as Federal Reserve chairman. Alex Gangitano, a White House correspondent for The Hill, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the economy could shape the future of Biden's presidency.
Poll: Rising prices take toll on Americans' wallets, and Biden's numbers
The president is also facing criticism on his handling of immigration.
Congressman on how to fix supply chain issues
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing this week on current supply chain issues. Congressman Peter DeFazio, the chairman of that panel and a Democrat from Oregon, joined CBSN to discuss the supply chain and the recently-passed infrastructure bill.
Biden to meet with leaders of Canada and Mexico
President Biden will meet Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the first time since the Obama administration that the leaders of these three countries are meeting. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
U.S. expected to hit debt limit in December
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit, or she says the U.S. will be unable to pay its bills by December 15. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN with the latest.
U.S. retail sales beat expectations in October
Retail sales had the biggest gain in months in October, but many retailers are struggling to fill holiday job openings amid a labor shortage. Meg Oliver takes a look.
A look into the rising cost of Thanksgiving dinner
Prices are rising throughout the country, making 2021's Thanksgiving dinner one of the most expensive holiday meals ever? Norah O'Donnell speaks to a farmer in Maryland about the skyrocketing costs of Thanksgiving feasts.
Biden signs infrastructure bill into law
President Biden signed a sweeping bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. It's the largest investment in America's roads, bridges, ports, and broadband internet in decades. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Latest Child Tax Credit payments sent out
Millions of parents should have more money in their bank accounts Monday. The government is shelling out around $15 billion to about 36 million families with the fifth payment from the Child Tax Credit. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Janet Yellen on U.S. labor shortages
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke exclusively with "Face the Nation" about the increasing labor shortages, and said many of the issues are because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that interview and more.
A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September
Employers are still trying to fill 10.4 million open jobs, unchanged from the prior month, latest government data show.
October's inflation spike steepest in 30 years
Americans are paying more for a broad swath of goods, ranging from basics like food to big items such as automobiles.
U.S. faces rising prices for food and housing
The U.S. is facing rising consumer prices and supply chain problems. Americans are seeing increasing costs for food, energy and housing. Sarah House, director and senior economist for Wells Fargo's corporate and investment bank, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Child tax credit deadline approaching
American households that qualify for enhanced child tax credit payments have until November 15 to sign up to receive payments this year. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on how much money some families could still receive.
Fed to keep interest rates near zero
Last week, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates near zero as inflation rises to the highest point in 30 years. The central bank will also dwindle its buying of billions of dollars a stocks a month, which began during the pandemic. Senior vice president and director of research for the committee of economic development Joe Menarik joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss.
U.S. rebounds with 531,000 new jobs in October
U.S. companies added 531,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, a sign the economy is healing from the pandemic. But as Americans reenter the workforce, some are finding it hard to land a job. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Biden wraps G20 summit
President Biden wrapped up the G20 summit in Rome, Italy, with a press conference. As world leaders wrapped up the two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference, they made a vague commitment to seek carbon neutrality "by or around mid-century." CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN for more.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
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Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Man carrying ammo arrested near Trump National Golf Course before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Chipotle replaces jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
Restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
FBI not conducting civil rights probe into ICE shooting in Maine, sources say
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
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Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
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.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Police actions in Guthrie case under scrutiny
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot-deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Michigan's Democratic Senate race closes out
Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas and Washington all held primaries Tuesday night, with much of the nation focusing on the Michigan Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Dingell on Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
DHS: Man dies in ICE custody in New Jersey
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.