Feeding America CEO on food insecurity rates

Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that before the government shutdown, food insecurity rates in the U.S. were "higher than at any point during the pandemic." "We're continuing to see very high demand. I think part of the reason is because the fastest growing group of people turning to the charitable food system, they're people who don't even qualify for any federal nutrition programs so this is an area that we've got to stay focused on," she added.

• Nov 30
• 05:39

Monarez calls for vaccine committee transparency

At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado asked former CDC Director Susan Monarez about guardrails she proposed surrounding the vaccine advisory committee. Monarez renewed her calls for transparency around the group.

• Sep 17
• 05:34

Disease expert on preparing for next pandemic

Dr. Michael Osterholm has been at the forefront of countering some of the biggest global health threats. Osterholm speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the next potential pandemic. He has warnings in a new book called "The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics." Osterholm imagines a new coronavirus emerging that is more deadly and contagious.

• Sep 3
• 10:22

Burned out at work? An expert offers advice on how to reduce stress.

Organizing your day and "micro routines" can help stressed out employees deal with the pressures of the day, according to lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn.

• Aug 28

Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis

These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis," a CBS News special.

• Jul 17, 2020
• 48:29

Inflation still outpacing wages, study finds

Four years after the pandemic caused prices to increase, a new study found that U.S. wages have still not caught up with inflation. Sarah Foster, a U.S. economy reporter and analyst for Bankrate, the service that released the report, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Aug 19
• 03:52

Gun Fight, Part Two

In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBS Reports follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever. 

• Nov 12, 2020
• 25:04

Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce

CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.

• Jun 14, 2021
• 56:57

Darien Gap 2021: A Haitian Exodus

In 2010, a devastating earthquake drove Haitians from their homeland to rebuild their lives. Ten years later in the wake of a pandemic-shattered economy, thousands of native born Haitians that had made their home in South America left their lives behind again and began making their way north to America. CBSN Originals met families preparing to cross the treacherous Darien Gap, dense jungle that correspondent Adam Yamaguchi trekked 4 years earlier to document the sacrifice migrants are willing to make in the hopes of finding a better life in the US.

• Oct 29, 2021
• 33:37

CDC issues coronavirus travel warning

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing its most urgent travel warning to stop the deadly outbreak of the coronavirus. There are now two more possible cases in the U.S. Carter Evans reports.

• Jan 23, 2020
• 02:28

Chinese city quarantines 11 million as virus spreads

The Chinese city of Wuhan is going under quarantine to contain the new and deadly coronavirus. As Ramy Inocencio reports, health officials are considering declaring an international health emergency.

• Jan 22, 2020
• 02:13

Trump administration yanks Moderna's bird flu vaccine research funding

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.

• May 29

Collection for defaulted student loans resumes, impacting millions

TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.

• May 5

Eye on America: A 4-day workweek and more

We share the stories of student-athletes, educators and researchers who are leaving a mark on their communities. First, we visit a company in Colorado that is reducing stress without reducing productivity with a shortened workweek. Then, in search of family history, we travel to Texas to see how a restoration project is working to identify and digitize records of nearly 200,000 people registered as slaves. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• May 9, 2022
• 22:25

Government site now pushes lab-leak theory

The U.S. government website that was once a resource for COVID pandemic information and free test kits underwent major changes under the Trump administration. The site now reads "Lab Leak: The true origins of COVID-19." CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the lab-leak theory and the website change.

• Apr 18
• 05:11

Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic

The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.

• Apr 8

Far-UVC light may help curb next airborne pandemic

Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

• Apr 8
• 03:31

Coronavirus in Navajo Nation

A history of unfulfilled promises between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government has helped fuel one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country among Navajo People. The Navajo Nation imposed extensive lockdown orders, but inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic needs like running water is intensifying the crisis. Will the virus drive the Navajo People closer to the brink or will it spark a rallying cry and finally lead to the relief that’s long past due?

• May 10, 2020
• 27:05

Lifelines In The Lockdown

With millions of Americans under stay-at-home orders in the coronavirus pandemic, workers like grocery store employees, bus drivers and delivery people have become indispensable lifelines. Often unnoticed and undervalued by society, they now risk their lives so that daily life can continue to function. In this episode of the CBS Reports documentary series REVERB, Adam Yamaguchi asks: Will better benefits, higher wages, and our newfound respect last beyond this crisis?

• Apr 10, 2020
• 26:28

Ghost Light: The Year Broadway Went Dark

After Broadway's unprecedented 18-month pandemic shutdown, CBS Reports' new documentary looks at how people on stage and behind the scenes pivoted to survive.

• Sep 16, 2021
• 43:59

Women in the Workplace: The Unfinished Fight for Equality

This CBS Reports documentary explores why are women still fighting to close the leadership gap in corporate America, which has widened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Jun 17, 2021
• 27:44

Conspirituality: How Wellness Became a Gateway for Misinformation

A new CBS Reports documentary in its Reverb series explores how the yoga and wellness worlds became a gateway for misinformation and conspiracy theories in the wake of the pandemic.

• Sep 23, 2021
• 26:13

Eye on America: Beyond the basic needs, and more

A homeless assistance program in Miami is providing a partnership that goes beyond people's basic needs. Also, as COVID-19 sidelines teachers and staff, the New Mexico National Guard is stepping in as volunteer substitute teachers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Feb 14, 2022
• 21:19

Eye on America: Innovative ranchers and more

Prolonged drought conditions in California are having profound impacts on cattle ranchers, but we introduce you to two cattlemen who are turning adversity into ingenuity. We also take a closer look at a vital program in Maryland that's helping young people connect with nature amid pandemic lockdowns. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Feb 7, 2022
• 25:53

Lessons from the pandemic 5 years later

Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin explains the lessons the government and public health officials learned.

• Mar 11
• 04:48

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