Brazil ties U.S. with largest daily COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization reported more than 10 million people have tested positive for COVID-19. Brazil and India are seeing the virus spread fast. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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NYT: COVID-19 scams run rampant in India
The New York Times reports people in India are paying top dollar for oxygen and medicine for their loved ones with COVID-19 as the country's outbreak rages on. New York Times New Delhi Bureau Reporter Hari Kumar spoke with Anne-Marie Green about how scammers are selling fake oxygen canisters and counterfeit doses of the drug Remdesivir and the people who are using the internet to stop them.
Volunteers risk lives to collect India's dead
Volunteers in India are risking their lives to collect the dead as the COVID-19 death toll rises. Experts say the daily death toll could be much higher than reported. Chris Livesay has the latest.
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Smog in New Delhi in India has hit emergency levels. The spike in smog has forced leaders to introduce new driving and construction restrictions.
India has dire oxygen shortage amid COVID crisis
Demand for oxygen in India is surging as nearly 4,000 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in the country. Chris Livesay has the latest from New Delhi.
Inside India's record COVID-19 death toll
COVID-19 is claiming lives in India at record speed. The country is still desperate for oxygen even as other countries send aid. Chris Livesay shares more from New Delhi.
India's surging COVID-19 crisis
India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest.
India could soon be global COVID-19 epicenter
India could soon be the world epicenter for COVID-19, with more than 322,000 new cases reported in a single day. The New York Times South Asia bureau chief Jeffrey Gettleman joined CBSN from New Delhi to discuss the pandemic's fast spread in the country.
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.
Pandemic sparks alarming rise in child labor
Desperate families in India are being forced to put their children to work amid the coronavirus pandemic. Students in developing countries worldwide are out of class as schools remain closed. New York Times South Asia bureau chief Jeffrey Gettleman joins CBSN to discuss his reporting on this issue.
Gwen Baumgardner presents Worldview from London
A 9-month-old baby was miraculously recovered after mudslides in Colombia that killed several people. The death toll from the mass rioting in New Delhi continues to rise. Protests have erupted on the Greek islands of Chios and Lesbos after authorities announced more permanent housing for the many refugees that have come into the region. Gwen Baumgardner rounds out the world headlines from London.
COVID appears to be spreading faster in India than any other nation
For the past 15 days, the nation of 1.3 billion people has reported more new daily cases than the U.S. or Brazil, but it says its "strategy has worked."
India's largest slum combats coronavirus
The international community is praising the coronavirus response in Asia's largest slum even as new threats loom. Health officials in Mumbai, India focused on ramping up their response efforts in Dharavi. Washington Post foreign correspondent Niha Masih joins CBSN to explain how the community was able to prevent a major outbreak.
Skepticism of India's low COVID death toll
In India, a relatively low death toll from the coronavirus has sparked growing skepticism. There have been more than 1 million confirmed cases in the country but only around 28,000 deaths reported. The Washington Post's India bureau chief, Joanna Slater, joins CBSN with the details.
Train cars to serve as hospitals as COVID-19 surges in Indian capital
Officials in the capital region insist "everything is running smoothly," but they're bracing for a huge influx of coronavirus patients.
What Modi's re-election means for India
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in his re-election bid. Modi is considered a nationalist and polarizing figure in a deeply divided country. He campaigned as a hardliner on foreign policy and by invoking threats to people's safety. BBC News correspondent Yogita Limaye joins CBSN from Varanasi, India, to break down the latest developments.
Pandemic grips Mumbai's hard-hit slums
India is racing to respond to the coronavirus crisis as a cyclone slams the coastal region. Jeffrey Gettleman is the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, and he joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
New Delhi pollution triggers health emergency
India's capital city has declared a health emergency because of high levels of air pollution. Officials are closing schools in New Delhi and flights were unable to land in the thick smog. CBS News' Cindy Pom reports.
Lockdowns have led to cleaner air, but will it last?
Los Angeles has some of the cleanest air in the world with lockdowns in place.
Thousands of Muslims scared and living in tents after Delhi violence
"What's the point of going back and remaining in constant fear of getting attacked again," asked one victim of clashes that left 53 dead.
38 killed in Delhi religious violence as India balks at U.S. reaction
A U.S. government commission urged Indian leaders to stop the "unchecked violence" as mobs attack people, including journalists, in the capital.
5-year-old girl allegedly raped on U.S. Embassy grounds in India
Both the victim and suspect are family members of local embassy staff, and an embassy spokesperson says they're cooperating with police.
Fire kills 43 as relatives ID victims from cellphone photos
Authorities said an electrical short circuit appeared to cause a fire that killed at least 43 people in a factory in central New Delhi early Sunday.
World of Weddings: In India, arranged marriages are as strong as ever
Centuries-old traditions continue, with the help of technology – and the wedding blowouts dwarf their Western counterparts
Delhi smog crisis at peak, but farmers keep setting fires
Crop waste fires haven't stopped since a ban was imposed to try and alleviate India's air pollution, and farmers say they have no viable alternative
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
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Police respond to reported shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
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Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Police respond to reported shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts yet again
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again early Thursday, marking its 45th episode since December 2024.
DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
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Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
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DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
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Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer
A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.
Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
A journalists' union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where reporter Amal Khalil was left trapped beneath rubble.
U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police seek 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
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Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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