CBS Weekend News, April 4, 2020
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 8,000 while hospitals struggle to treat patients; Authorities seaching for two members of the Kennedy family
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U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 8,000 while hospitals struggle to treat patients; Authorities seaching for two members of the Kennedy family
Some Midwest states are set to reopen workforce in the coming days in what will be the "new normal"; New study says coronavirus detected on tiny particles of air pollution.
Most Americans concerned states will reopen too soon; WWII veteran raises millions for UK National Health Service
New York state has more coronavirus cases than any country worldwide; Americans get creative with their hairstyling needs while social distancing
Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease; Family brings home newborn surrogate daughter from Ukraine
Protesters take to the streets for second straight weekend after George Floyd's death; Closing thoughts from protesters on the frontline.
Trump returns to the campaign trail as Biden leads in key battleground states; Cronutt the sea lion gets brain surgery to reverse epilepsy
Trump blames Biden campaign for clash between campaign bus and caravan of Trump supporters; 101-year-old voter braves long lines and bad weather to cast her ballot
Four days into the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, no clues have emerged as to what happened to it. The confusion deepened Tuesday when a Malaysian newspaper quoted the country's air force chief as saying the plane may have changed course; and, Malcolm London lives in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, a part of the city that doesn't usually inspire verse. The 20-year-old started writing poems in 2009 to give his community a voice. He now takes his message to public school classrooms and can be seen performing for national audiences.
Pop icon George Michael, who rose to stardom as part of the 80s duo Wham!, died Sunday at 53 years old, his publicist confirmed to CBS News; New York's Fifth Avenue has long been famous for its department store Christmas light shows
Winter weather is causing travel headaches across the country; Two years ago, Olivia McConnell was leading a campaign for the woolly mammoth to be recognized as the South Carolina state fossil
NYC hospitals near capacity as virus cases climb; Finding love during the coronavirus outbreak
A Metro-North commuter en route from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Grand Central Terminal in New York City derailed early in the morning when it reached a sharp curve in the Bronx. Four people are dead and more than 60 suffered injuries; and, A rescue operation is under way in the recently flood-ravaged Boulder, Colo., area, where professional photographer Heather Knierim began a project to help people save photographs damaged in the floodwaters.
Investigators have determined that a Metro-North train was traveling 82 miles per hour -- 52 mph over the speed limit -- before it jumped the track and crashed, killing four people; and, Penn State's John Urschel graduated with a degree in mathematics and a perfect 4.0 GPA in just three years. He's also a 300-pound offensive guard for the school's football team with a chance to play in the NFL -- if he doesn't decide to get a Ph.D. first.
Moderna early data shows coronavirus vaccine is nearly 95% effective; Shelter dog becomes a K-9 officer in New York
The governor of Massachusetts sent state workers home early and activated the National Guard to help evacuate those who lose power and need to get to shelters; and, a 3,000-member group called Bikers Against Child Abuse is helping abused children by providing a support network and pledging 24-hour protection.
Boston is shoveling out of a record snowfall, and now a deep freeze is taking hold across the Northeast; and, Steve Hartman meets Chris Rosati, a man with Lou Gehrig's Disease who cooked up a plan to steal a Krispy Kreme truck and give away its contents.
The National Weather Service says a blizzard pounding the upper Midwest will be the most severe winter storm of the season; and, One California gym chain is helping seniors feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely after explosive documents released by New York's attorney general revealed how he secretly contacted sources for inside information about allegations against his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The opioid crisis has plagued the nation for years, and the pandemic only made the situation worse. Advocates hope New York City's new supervised injection sites will help.
Arrest could come Monday in Russia investigation; James Madison's Montpelier explores its history of slaves
Millions digging out from East Coast snowstorm; Remembering Otis Redding's biggest hit 50 years later.
Arctic temperatures causing havoc across the country; Semblance of normality in Somalia's capital despite terror attacks
Trump says Kim Jong Un may be invited to the White House; Pizza delivery man facing deportation gets support from New York governor.
Florida, Mississippi prepare for Subtropical Storm Alberto; Sweden admits Swedish meatballs are actually from Turkey
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.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
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."
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.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
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.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
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.
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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.
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.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
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."
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
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.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
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.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis, who helped shape the careers of generations of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died at 94. Jim Aswad, executive editor for Variety, joins CBS News to discuss Davis' life.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
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.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
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.
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.
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Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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 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.
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.
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.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Authorities say at least two people, including a police officer, were killed during a shooting in a Montreal, Canada, neighborhood on Monday. Police say the suspect was also killed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction against Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk case is set to rule on potential sanctions against prosecutors over comments allegedly made to the media. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Lionel Messi made history Monday as he scored the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career, a new record. Lilia Luciano reports.
Alan Greenspan was one of the longest-serving Federal Reserve chairs in U.S. history, steering the organization for 18 years under four presidents. Lesley Stahl spoke with Greenspan in 2007, more than a year after he retired. The former Fed chair died today at the age of 100.
More than 40 years ago, a group of English professors at the University of Colorado wrote a children's book called "The Weighty Word Book." After a recent viral video post, the book sold more in a week than it had in nearly two decades. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Vice President JD Vance said Monday he felt great about the progress made in more than 18 hours of Iran talks. Ed O'Keefe reports on the current state of the war.