India sets new COVID-19 global record
India is tackling a significant second wave of coronavirus as a new variant has taken hold. Oxygen supplies are running low in several hospitals. Lucy Craft reports.
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Surging COVID cases and a lack of oxygen make India "a living hell"
"Less than an hour's oxygen," a hospital group in Delhi warned the government in a series of SOS tweets, as doctors warn India is becoming the epicenter of the pandemic.
India marks global record rise in COVID cases for a day: 314,000
The New Delhi High Court called a critical oxygen shortage a "national emergency" and one expert warned the situation may be even worse than the numbers make it look.
Mother Teresa canonization
Pope Francis is expected to declare Mother Teresa a saint Sunday. The nun, who died 19 years ago, was revered for her work with the poor and the dying in India. Seth Doane reports from Rome.
22 COVID patients die in Indian hospital as leak cuts oxygen supply
Damage to the large external supply tank at a hospital for COVID patients took only 35 minutes to repair, but it was a deadly failure in a system already strained by shortages.
WorldView: Cape Town fire causes major damage
A massive fire in Cape Town, South Africa, damaged iconic buildings and forced people to evacuate. Also, Cuba's leader Raul Castro announced he's stepping down, and all Indian citizens over the age of 18 will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine starting in May. Meanwhile, security camera footage captured a railroad worker in India saving a child from an oncoming train. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.
India's COVID 2nd wave is a tsunami, and it's taking a grim toll
Vicious 2nd wave of infections leaves bodies piling up as oxygen, vaccines and hospital beds run short, and a "double mutant" strain stokes global fears.
Countries worldwide struggling to contain coronavirus
The U.K. is easing its strict lockdown as COVID deaths are declining, but other countries like India continue to combat the coronavirus and a shortage of oxygen. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Amazon's CEO sees plenty of potential in India's economy, and is investing an additional $3 billion there
Amazon's CEO sees plenty of potential in India's economy, and is investing an additional $3 billion there. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has that story and other business headlines on CBSN.
A clever monkey raided a jewelry shop in India, where he got away with some goods and cash
A clever monkey raided a jewelry shop in India, where he got away with some goods and cash. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the monkey business.
A lawmaker in India fell into a sewage drain after the concrete slab she was standing on collapsed
A lawmaker in India fell into a sewage drain after the concrete slab she was standing on collapsed. She sustained some injuries but is said to be in stable condition. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.
WorldView: Deadly school fire in Niger
At least 20 children are dead after a fire swept through a school in Niger. Also, COVID-19 cases in India are reaching record numbers, and Brazil's Senate has launched an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities have impounded the Ever Given cargo ship over a $900 million bill after the ship blocked the Suez Canal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.
Experts call for restrictions amid India's COVID-19 surge
Crowded election rallies, a massive religious festival and careless attitudes push India on to a surging second wave. Critics blame the government.
New virus variants drives infections worldwide
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the coronavirus.
India sees record number of daily COVID infections as 2nd wave grows
The surge in infections, blamed largely on people ignoring rules, is prompting a tightening of restrictions and a campaign to stress the importance of following them.
A female patient with extensively drug resistant-tuberculosis recently traveled from India to the United States through Chicago's O'Hare Airport
A female patient with extensively drug resistant-tuberculosis recently traveled from India to the United States through Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Now health officials are trying to find people she may have come in contact with. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Fantastic time-lapse film showcases the vibrancy and beauty of India’s capital territory
Fantastic time-lapse film showcases the vibrancy and beauty of India’s capital territory -- New Delhi. Video courtesy of film maker Jack Fisher. Like him on Facebook, follow him on Twitter and, see more of his work on Vimeo.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a campaign to revitalize yoga in the land where it was born
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a campaign to revitalize yoga in the land where it was born, and that starts with his soldiers who take yoga to improve mind and body control. Major Garrett reports on how some Americans say Indian yoga simply would not translate in the U.S.
Here’s a look at what’s making headlines around the world, including a new survey that claims India will surpass Indonesia with the largest Muslim population in 2050
Here’s a look at what’s making headlines around the world, including a new survey that claims India will surpass Indonesia with the largest Muslim population in 2050.
Overwhelmed authorities are having trouble preventing the parents from risking their lives
New video shows just how far parents will go to help their children get ahead. Overwhelmed authorities are having trouble preventing the parents from risking their lives. Gayle King reports.
President Obama is the first U.S. leader to be honored as a chief guest at India's annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
President Obama is the first U.S. leader to be honored as a chief guest at India's annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The event comes after the two countries achieved a series of breakthroughs on nuclear policy. Major Garrett reports.
The latest on President Obama's trip to India, tensions in the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the New England Patriots' "deflate-gate" scandal
The latest on President Obama's trip to India, tensions in the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the New England Patriots' "deflate-gate" scandal, with White House chief of staff Denis McDonough, Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, and others.
Indian society and industry are still largely fueled by coal
President Obama is on the way to India for economic talks, and to discuss how to clean up the country, which is heavily polluted. One of the main problems is that Indian society and industry are still largely fueled by coal. Seth Doane reports.
President Obama will visit Saudi Arabia next week to meet with the country's new king
President Obama will visit Saudi Arabia next week to meet with the country's new king, cutting short a trip to India. Mark Phillips reports from London on the challenges facing the new Middle East leader.
Remarkable time-lapse video highlights the incredible beauty of various landscapes and cloudspace in England, Scotland and the Himalayas in India and Nepal
Remarkable time-lapse video highlights the incredible beauty of various landscapes and cloudspace in England, Scotland and the Himalayas in India and Nepal. Video courtesy of Alex William Helin. Like him on Facebook. And, see more of his work on Vimeo.
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U.S. might return to negotiations "at some point," Trump says
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but said currently "the situation is so good."
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
Woman describes confronting man in Chucky-style mask who chased her
Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man they say chased at least a half dozen people last week within a half hour while wearing a Chucky-style mask.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
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Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
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How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate
The Republican nominee for the South Carolina Senate seat will be determined in the runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25.
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
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Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
Moving Through Grief
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
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Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.
Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found in Swiss Alps
The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.
Australian woman appeals murder convictions in poison mushroom case
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
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"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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OpenAI launches updated ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.
Pennsylvania restricts data center development
Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.
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.
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Details emerge on Tupac's murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is back in court for the third day of his trial as more details emerge on the potential motive behind the fatal shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Man in Chucky-style mask chases people
Police are searching for a man accused of wearing a Chucky-style mask and chasing people in Philadelphia. Lilia Luciano spoke with a woman who said she fought back against him.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Details on Meta trial over addiction claims
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Trump boasts about Kim Jong Un friendship
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Outcry over Big Bend border wall plans
Texans and bipartisan lawmakers are pushing back against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection plan to build a border wall at Big Bend National Park. In reaction, CBP has temporarily paused construction. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
U.S. is deporting Mexicans to other places
Mexico is angry with the Trump administration's move to deport Mexican migrants to other countries, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Florida's wild primary elections
Axios reporter and CBS News contributor Marc Caputo argues that weirdness and misbehavior in Florida's primary elections evoked the "Florida Man" meme.