COVID caseloads double as U.S. economy suffers
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Transcript: Mohamed El-Erian on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz Chief Economic Advisor, that aired Sunday, September 6, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Trump denies calling fallen troops “losers”
President Trump is fiercely denying a report alleging he disparaged veterans for their military service, calling those who died in combat “losers” and “suckers.” The comments appear to overshadow the Labor Department’s August jobs report which saw 1.4 million jobs added last month. Bofta Yimam reports from the White House.
Two different pandemic economies
Permanent job losses rose and hiring slowed in August, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, but the unemployment rate is back in single digits for the first time since March. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the divide between Wall Street and Main Street, and Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst for Bankrate, joined CBSN to discuss what to take away from the latest numbers.
Asian Americans falling behind White workers in job market
Working in industries hit hard by the coronavirus — along with racism — are to blame, experts say.
U.S. economy added 1.4M jobs in August
The U.S. added 1.4 million jobs in August, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate also fell to 8.4%, dipping into single digits for the first time since March. Optimal Capital's Frances Stacy joined CBSN to break down the numbers.
881,000 new jobless claims last week
New jobless claims fell to 881,000 last week, perhaps signaling the U.S. economy is heading in the right direction. Yahoo Finance's Rick Newman joins CBSN for a closer look at what this means for the overall economy.
Voters skeptical of Trump on economy
President Trump is dismissing fears of a recession and said the economy is "doing very well." CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" from Sioux City, Iowa, with how voters and the Democratic presidential candidates are reacting to the president's handling of the economy.
EMS workers in NYC brace for mass layoffs amid pandemic
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could cost hundreds of New York City EMS workers and paramedics their jobs, but they say it could cost lives if there's another COVID-19 flare-up. Nikki Battiste has details.
States and colleges attempt to reopen
California is attempting a new reopening plan after an early end to lockdown led to a surge in coronavirus cases. Across the country, various colleges are also trying to restart in-person learning after outbreaks on several campuses. Danya Bacchus reports.
MGM to cut 18,000 workers who were previously furloughed
CEO Bill Hornbuckle said the casino operator continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Obama economist says Congress needs to "throw money" at childcare
Betsey Stevenson, former chief economist for the U.S. Department of Labor, warns coronavirus' impact on childcare could last decades
RNC Night 4 preview
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burn and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what we can expect from President Trump's acceptance speech.
Senator Mike Braun on Trump's RNC message
The U.S. is facing a number of ongoing crises as President Trump prepares to officially accept his nomination for a second term at the Republican National Convention. Senator Mike Braun, a Republican from Indiana, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's "law and order" message, the coronavirus response, and more.
U.S. economy plunged an annualized 31.7% in second quarter
The government slightly downgraded its earlier estimate, but the economic damage remains historic.
U.S. consumer confidence falls in August
Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell in August to the lowest it's been in six years amid the coronavirus pandemic. Axios market editor Dion Rabouin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact this could have on the nation's economic growth in the near future.
Nearly half of Americans are using downturn to shore up finances
Nearly half of Americans say they've either saved more money or paid down debt since the pandemic started.
More Americans are going hungry
According to census data, almost 20% of Americans with kids at home could not afford to give their children enough food. Professor Mariana Chilton teaches health management and policy at Drexel University and joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has impacted hunger in America. She also comments on Senator Martha McSally's asking supporters to fast for a meal so they could donate to her reelection campaign.
Businesses held sway over state reopening plans, emails show
Governors across the U.S. were inundated with reopening advice from businesses including campgrounds and car washes.
Pandemic, racial injustice take toll on Black communities' mental health
The coronavirus pandemic, the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis that sparked weeks of protests for racial justice, have all taken a mental toll. Jericka Duncan reports.
Battleground Tracker: Republicans see U.S. as better off now than 4 years ago
And after the Democratic convention, Biden has solidified Democratic support, according to the latest CBS News poll.
Without government help, the economy is slumping again
Bank of America says the economy needs an additional $1.4 trillion to keep the recovery going.
Apple and Tesla announce stock splits
Apple and Tesla are both splitting their stocks to make them more affordable for small investors who can't afford to buy individual shares at their current prices. Akiko Fujita, an anchor and reporter for Yahoo Finance, joins CBSN to discuss what that could mean for the companies and investors.
Pennsylvania graduates continue to face uncertainty amid pandemic
Recent college graduates like Sarah Sporko are still feeling the effects.
Women, minorities pushed into early retirement
CBS MoneyWatch spoke to The New School's retirement expert, labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci, about why women and workers of color are more likely to be forced into early retirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
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Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony last week.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
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Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
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Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
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.
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Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
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.
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.
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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
FBI: Hackers altered water system instructions
At least 12 states are reporting cyberattacks on water systems that may be linked to Iran-backed hackers. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Jurors view autopsy photos in Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy broke down in court Thursday as jurors were shown autopsy photos of her youngest child. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Water agencies advised to up cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on water systems, which officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers, have been reported in at least 12 states. Vox reporter Sara Herschander joins CBS News to discuss.
Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't 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.
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Questions about company linked to warehouse fire
A CBS News investigation into last month's massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles is raising questions about a cold storage company linked to the warehouse. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
FBI: Hackers altered water system instructions
At least 12 states are reporting cyberattacks on water systems that may be linked to Iran-backed hackers. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Centrists start $15 million campaign against DSA
Republicans running against democratic socialists have found an unlikely ally: other Democrats. The centrist Democrat think tank Third Way has pledged $15 million to discredit the DSA movement between now and 2028. Third Way President Jonathan Cowan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former DOJ lawyer on Fauci contempt vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing last week to answer questions related to government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins to discuss.
Jurors view autopsy photos in Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy broke down in court Thursday as jurors were shown autopsy photos of her youngest child. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.