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Creek Fire among several blazes raging amid California heat wave; Woman hands out messages of kindness to masked-up travelers at Houston airport
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in several states across the country approximately 20 months into the pandemic. Additionally, three states have made booster shots available to all adults despite CDC officials recommending them for select groups only. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair in the epidemiology department at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and what to expect in the months and years to come.
Final day of the Democratic National Convention; Michigan proposing settlement for Flint residents
Day 2 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Colleges struggling to reopen during pandemic
A new study found that the coronavirus can spread through the air up to 16 feet from an infected patient, through droplets called aerosols. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
The coronavirus crisis in America is still out of control, and in many places, so are the crowds. The CDC predicts up to 11,000 people will die every week this month. Lilia Luciano reports.
Herman Cain, a one time presidential hopeful and former Godfather's Pizza CEO, died Thursday due to coronavirus. Nancy Cordes reports.
Lawmakers stall on relief package for millions; Disinformation expert on informational distancing
The Moderna vaccine phase three trial is underway with 30,000 people taking part. Half will receive the vaccine and the rest will get a placebo. Meg Oliver has the details.
President Trump says he is canceling the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention, citing what he called a "flare-up" of coronavirus cases in Florida. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The coronavirus pandemic has been especially hard on the Latino community. A CBS News special, "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis," explores why the community is vulnerable. Mireya Villarreal reports.
As the race to find a coronavirus vaccine continues across the world, a shortage of medical supplies, including glass vials, is raising concerns. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
One of the more promising potential coronavirus vaccines is one being developed by Moderna, a company based in Massachusetts. Carter Evans reports.
New data from CDC on U.S. COVID-19 infection rate; cracking down on monument protests in Portland
A new poll suggests voters blame President Trump for the recent surge in coronavirus cases. CBS News political analysts Lynda Tran and Leslie Sanchez break down the latest news.
The Dow tumbled more than nine hundred points to end Wall Street's worst week since 2008. It's on pace for its worst month since 1931. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Governors of New York, Illinois and Connecticut joined California and Pennsylvania with shutting down most businesses while workers deemed "essential" are exempt. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Across the country, an army of volunteers deliver meals and much more to millions of elderly Americans. Those volunteers are often putting themselves at risk to help others during the coronavirus pandemic. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Nationally, unemployment claims are skyrocketing. The federal government is trying to put a band-aid on the financial bleeding, working to send out stimulus checks of $1,000 per adult and $500 per child. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Nearly 60% of American adults have a chronic health condition. In Italy, 99% of those who died from the coronavirus had pre-existing conditions. Errol Barnett has the latest on how others are trying to stem the virus.
President Trump said tens of thousands of coronavirus tests are now being done in the U.S. Meanwhile, the head of his Coronavirus Task Force warned that if just 10 to 15% of Americans ignore the federal guidelines for "social distancing," cases could rise even more. Mola Lenghi reports.
Despite warnings to avoid large gatherings and practice social distancing, people are still going through with spring break plans. Now, the White House coronavirus response coordinator is warning young people may be more susceptible to the disease than originally thought. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell to discuss ways people can manage stress and anxiety caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates if the coronavirus outbreak becomes "very severe" about 38 million Americans will need medical care and nearly 10 million will need to stay in hospitals. Adriana Diaz reports.
The U.S has fallen far short in its capacity to test Americans for the virus. Since the first case was detected in this country nearly two months ago, just over 14,000 people have been tested. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The reported attacks came less than a day after diplomats briefed on the issue told CBS News Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
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.
A Maryland mom has an extra reason to be proud on her son's graduation day. She gets to cross the stage and receive her diploma alongside him. Plus, Spellman College, an HBCU in Atlanta, celebrates seven women at the top of the 2026 graduating class.
President Trump's multi-million dollar makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is not going swimmingly. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
The New York Times reports some singles are turning to fitness dating apps to find a relationship. Danielle Friedman, a contributor for the Times who wrote the piece, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
With a memorandum of understanding in place between the U.S. and Iran, "The Daily Report" takes a look at where things stand on some of the goals the Trump administration laid out for the conflict. CBS News' Sam Vinograd also joins with analysis.
One person was killed and several others were hurt in a massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.