Why Trump probably can't impose a national lockdown or quarantine
The president has said such an event is "pretty unlikely," but does he have the authority?
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Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
Jim Gaffigan: Spring arrives for those in lockdown
The new season is a time for renewal – Flowers are blooming! Baby birds are tweeting! – while the comedian remains in quarantine in his apartment with his wife and five children
Thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to coronavirus
A steady stream of Americans have been brought home, but some 22,000 still remain stranded overseas.
Fauci: All 50 states should be under stay-at-home order
"If you look at what's going on in this country, I just don't understand why we're not doing that," he said. "We really should be."
What does a "stay-at-home" order really mean?
While the majority of states have issued stay-at-home orders, some haven't. Why are they important and what do the rules mean?
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Rubber bullets fired at South Africans defying coronavirus orders
Authorities are worried the coronavirus could spread in poorer areas where crowds are difficult to control.
Drastic, early action seems to keep a lid on Jordan's COVID-19 outbreak
Strict lockdown measures were implemented in the kingdom after just a few cases of the new coronavirus popped up, and it appears to be working.
Hundreds of Americans flown out of locked-down Nepal
U.S. State Department arranged the flight for those wanting to get home during the pandemic but as many as 4,000 Americans are still there.
Jim Gaffigan: Life in quarantine is like a sitcom
The comedian says holing up with his wife and five kids is like a '70s situation comedy - and he's got the title sequence to prove it
Coronavirus updates: U.S. tops 100,000 COVID-19 cases
With the U.S. reporting more cases than any other nation, American hospitals are facing a daunting challenge.
India unveils aid package amid coronavirus lockdown
"We do not want anyone to remain hungry," said India's finance minister.
Coronavirus updates from March 26, 2020
There are more than 85,000 cases across the U.S. and almost 1,300 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Sudden spike in new Tokyo virus cases brings dire warning for Japan
Tokyo governor asks neighboring regions to help her lock down a region home to about 40 million people, as experts warn "rampant" infections "highly likely" in Japan.
Lockdown on Wuhan to be lifted April 8
After more than two months on lockdown, the Chinese city where the outbreak began has a timetable for returning to more normal life.
Jim Gaffigan on family life under lockdown
The comedian, who has been in quarantine with his wife and five children, on the new normal
CBS News' Seth Doane, diagnosed with COVID-19, on living under quarantine
Our foreign correspondent discusses life under lockdown in Rome
NYC has over 4,400 cases of coronavirus — the highest by far
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday that the total number of confirmed cases in New York state is now 7,102; more than half are in New York City.
Video shows quarantined Italians singing together from windows
"The Italians are experiencing a very difficult time," David Allegranti told CBS News. "People cling to what they can, including a traditional song like this."
Mortgage payments suspended in Italy amid quarantine
Italy's government has imposed the most drastic restrictions on movement in the country since World War II
Italy in nationwide coronavirus lockdown: "We have run out of time"
The country has suffered the most deaths from the coronavirus outside of China.
Italy quarantines millions as coronavirus deaths jump 50%
Italy is the hardest hit country outside of Asia with more than 7,300 reported infections.
Chinese city quarantines 11 million as virus spreads
The virus has infected more than 500 people. At least 17 have died.
Five inmates die violently in Mississippi prisons in one week
All state prisons statewide are locked down, confining inmates to cells and blocking visitors.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
N.Y. House primaries test Mamdani's influence, and more races to watch today
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including one saying she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
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Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
Feds fight planned sale of personal items salvaged from the Titanic
Court documents referenced RMS Titanic's plan to sell artifacts including a bronze cherub, a necklace of gold nuggets and a heart-shaped pendant.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
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Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
N.Y. House primaries test Mamdani's influence, and more races to watch today
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
India eyes a risky Everest mission to recover the body of "Green Boots"
A Mount Everest veteran tells CBS News why retrieving "Green Boots," whose remains have become a grim waypoint for climbers, would be a perilous mission.
Live
Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Remembering the legacy of Clive Davis
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Clive Davis collaborator remembers music mogul
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Use of AI, deepfakes growing in U.S. elections
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
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.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
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.
Science
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
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.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Crime
New details in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Deadly shooting in Montreal
Two people are dead, including a police officer, after a suspect opened fire at police in Montreal. The suspect is also dead. Shanelle Kaul reports on the investigation. Warning, some of the video is graphic.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Space
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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.
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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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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Messi honored for historic World Cup run
Argentina's Lionel Messi broke a World Cup record during a match against Austria, becoming the tournament's top-scoring athlete as he racked up his 18th goal across his World Cup career. Former U.S. player Charlie Davies gives Messi his kudos and reacts to other top headlines from the world of soccer.
Will Andy Burnham lead the U.K. Labour Party?
British lawmaker Andy Burnham is a favorite pick to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Starmer's resignation announcement. Author and journalist Ian Dunt has more context.
Trump's Reflecting Pool woes continue
Preparations are underway to drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., for repairs after a multi-million dollar renovation gone awry. President Trump is blaming vandals for an alleged 350-foot gash in the pool's blue lining. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on this.
Commute times and distances are rising
Average commute times and distances for the American worker are rising, now reaching lengths not seen since before the pandemic, new data shows. Business Insider senior labor and inequality reporter Juliana Kaplan explains.