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U.S. tops 150,000 coronavirus deaths; U.S. Navy's first Black female fighter pilot to receive her wings
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World Health Organization warns pandemic is “speeding up”; Teenager sketches doctors and nurses wearing PPE while being treated for coronavirus-linked disease
Dr. Agus on possible COVID vaccine booster shots
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses the growing confusion over possible COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the CDC's new school guidelines and more.
Texas schools' reopening making frontline workers concerned
Some grade schools will reopen for in-person learning, but even applying all the safety measures for the school year is leaving educators and frontline workers concerned. Omar Villafranca reports for CBS News' series "The New Normal: Back to School."
Biden and Harris call for nationwide mask order
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is calling on all governors to implement a mask mandate for every American and his running mate Kamala Harris is criticizing the Trump administration on the coronavirus vaccine. Ed O'Keefe reports.
U.S. tops 150,000 coronavirus deaths
In the past week, more than a quarter of the U.S. reported a record number of new COVID-19 deaths, and 14 states hit record highs for new cases. There is now a concern about the virus traveling back north. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump says COVID will "get worse before it gets better"
President Trump is changing his tone and strategy about the coronavirus. He is now acknowledging that the virus is spreading and urging Americans to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Weijia Jiang has the details.
Trump to resume coronavirus briefings as infections rise
After months of downplaying the coronavirus and the importance of face coverings, President Trump will resume his coronavirus briefings this week. Weijia Jiang reports.
Southern hospitals pushed to the brink amid pandemic
As Texas hospitals continue to deal with the rise of coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, four Texas counties have ordered refrigerated trucks to help store bodies. Janet Shamlian reports.
Fauci fires back at Trump ally
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro used an op-ed to challenge Dr. Anthony Fauci's record on fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Now Fauci is hitting back. Paula Reid reports.
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Pres. Trump on rise of COVID19 cases in the U.S.; Oregon AG files lawsuit over Portland protests
Texas gov. issues new order on face coverings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public in counties with 20 or more positive coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports.
WHO warns coronavirus pandemic "speeding up"
Florida beaches are closing due to the rise in coronavirus cases and Miami is requiring face-coverings in public. Across the country, states are postponing or reversing their reopening plans. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump continues to dismiss coronavirus threat
On Wednesday, Polish President Andrzej Duda met with President Trump for a press conference, but the two did not follow social distancing guidelines or wear face masks. Mr. Trump praised his administration’s response to the pandemic, even as cases surge throughout the U.S. Paula Reid reports.
Packed protests raise concerns over coronavirus spread
Health officials are concerned over the wave of mass protests across the country during the pandemic. A new study found there's a 17% chance of transmitting the coronavirus without a face mask compared with 3% when wearing a face mask. Carter Evans takes a look.
Trump mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
President Trump on Twitter mocked former Vice President Joe Biden for wearing a face mask and amplified an unfounded conspiracy theory involving Joe Scarborough. Ben Tracey reports.
Trump defends taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump will continue to take hydroxychloroquine after the FDA has warned it is not safe or effective for treating COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
CDC says Americans should wear masks in public
President Trump announced Friday the CDC is recommending the voluntary use of face masks for all Americans. There is still a concern on the face mask shortage for healthcare workers. Paula Reid reports.
Hospital sews makeshift masks to combat shortage
A Georgia hospital is sewing makeshift masks to combat a shortage. Mark Strassmann reports.
Gas station clerk murdered for asking a customer to wear a mask
One German politician warned of "an inconceivable level of radicalization," saying the worker was killed for simply pointing out a nationwide rule.
Pennsylvania to require masks for K-12 students, child care centers
Skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the state prompted Governor Tom Wolf to issue the mandate, which goes into effect September 7.
Model predicts 100,000 more COVID deaths unless U.S. changes its ways
The U.S. is in the grip of a fourth wave of infection this summer, powered by the highly contagious Delta variant, which has sent cases, hospitalizations and deaths soaring again.
12 Amazon buys under $20 to brighten your day
Whether it's a corgi plush, fidget toy or sheet mask, Amazon has something fun to make you smile on a $20 budget.
Florida school districts threatened with funding cuts over mask mandates
The State Board of Education has given two Florida school districts 48 hours to drop their mask mandates.
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Paris police arrest record 855 people as protests, violence erupt
Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
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