U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 500,000

It was a somber day as the U.S. passed 500,000 coronavirus deaths. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a moment of silence to pay tribute to the lives lost. Carter Evans reports.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 04:14

U.S. COVID-19 death toll tops 500,000

The U.S. surpassed 500,000 coronavirus deaths on Monday. That's the highest COVID-19 death toll of any country, and it's higher than the death toll of bold world wars combined. Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN with more on how we got to this point and how we move forward.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 13:56

U.S. reaches nearly 500,000 COVID-19 deaths

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser and the country's top expert on infectious diseases joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss nearly reaching 500,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. He also spoke about the recent decline in new COVID-19 cases, vaccine distribution and why he says Americans may still need to wear masks in 2022.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 06:34

Norah O'Donnell reflects on the toll of the pandemic

With the U.S. passing the staggering number of 500,000 lives lost to the coronavirus, Norah O'Donnell takes a moment for remembrance -- and a reason to be hopeful.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 01:19

Remembering the lives lost to coronavirus

To fully comprehend the loss of so many lives during the pandemic, it helps to see their faces and hear from the loved ones they left behind. Nikki Battiste shares their stories.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 02:20

Biden commemorates lives lost to COVID-19

President Biden spoke at the White House to mark the tragic milestone of 500,000 American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have to fight this together, as one people," he said. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington, D.C.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 17:59

U.S. nears 500,000 deaths from coronavirus

It has been almost a year since the pandemic started and while cases and hospitalizations have dropped, there is no end in sight for frontline workers. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with a funeral director in California who has been busier now than at any other point during the pandemic. He says the work has taken an emotional toll as he tries to do his best to help families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 06:18

Italy's year-long journey from COVID epicenter

In February 2020, Italy recorded its first cases of coronavirus and soon became the epicenter for COVID-19 deaths across Europe. Italy was the first country to implement the kind of nationwide lockdowns that the rest of world soon turned to. Chris Livesay returns to northern Italy to meet those hardest-hit by the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 02:58

Cuomo faces federal probe over nursing home deaths

Federal prosecutors in New York have launched a preliminary investigation into the Cuomo administration's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. The state's attorney general has alleged the administration greatly undercounted deaths. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 01:47

U.S. approaching 500,000 COVID deaths

As the number of COVID deaths in the U.S. inches closer to 500,000, efforts to vaccinate the country move forward. More than 63 million Americans have received at least one shot. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 02:16

Hate crimes against Asian Americans on the rise

Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise, with more than 3,000 hate incidents directed at Asian Americans recorded since the start of the pandemic. Major Garrett reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 02:13

Biden pushes ahead with stimulus plan

With the U.S. economy still suffering the effects of the pandemic, President Biden is pushing ahead with his coronavirus relief plan. Mr. Biden is committed to sending relief checks, but Republicans oppose a measure in the bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 01:40

Manufacturers face aluminum can shortage

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to shift consumer drinking habits from bars and restaurants to private homes, beverage manufacturers are concerned about a looming shortage of aluminum cans. Charlie De Mar has more.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 02:10

Ex-deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger on "Face the Nation"

Margaret Brennan talks COVID-19 origins, China's role and more with the former Trump official.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 46:03

Sisters create, distribute bamboo toilet paper

It wasn't too long ago when toilet paper was the hottest commodity in the country. While big-name brands dominate store shelves, there was enough room for a small startup headed by two sisters to roll out their own line of toilet paper. Christina Ruffini has their story.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 04:03

Vaccine trials for pregnant women, children

Pfizer and BioNTech are launching the first clinical trial in the U.S. to look at how the coronavirus vaccine affects pregnant women, and also announced plans for a clinical trial of the vaccine in children. They also submitted new data to the FDA showing that the vaccine can safely be stored at more moderate temperatures. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, about the latest developments.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 08:52

400 mayors urge Congress to pass relief bill

A bipartisan group of more than 400 mayors is urging Congress to pass the next economic relief bill as cities across the country suffer financial losses due to the ongoing pandemic. Also, President Joe Biden will speak at today's virtual G7 summit meeting, his first major international engagement since taking office. CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest developments.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 05:39

Mayors urge Congress to pass rescue plan

A bipartisan group of mayors is urging Congress to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan, writing in a letter that the $350 billion it would provide to state and local governments would preserve jobs and drive economic recovery. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the backing from mayors comes as many Republican lawmakers have opposed the plan, saying it's too costly.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 03:02

FEMA leader on Texas weather crisis

Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the weather, power and water crises in Texas.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 02:42

New storms delay vaccination efforts

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. have fallen over the last month. But the hopeful news is clouded by concerns of another surge as winter storms delay vaccinations and new variants continue to spread. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against COVID-19.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 06:01

History shows pandemics drive extremism

Some experts warn pandemic stay-at-home orders are fueling a spark in radicalization. Arie Kruglanski, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, joins CBSN to discuss the mentality behind the rise in extremism and historic relationships between pandemics and radical ideas.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 14:23

Cuomo's pandemic response under scrutiny

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing criticism over his administration's handling of nursing home deaths curing the pandemic. Josefa Velásquez, senior reporter at the independent nonprofit newsroom The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 07:51

Severe winter storms hamper vaccine distribution

The storms that have paralyzed parts of the U.S. have also stalled vaccine deliveries. The latest setback in distribution comes as the Biden administration said everyone will be able to get a vaccine by the end of July. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:30

90-year-old walks 6 miles for vaccine

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Seattle was difficult for 90-year-old Fran Goldman – then another wrench was thrown into the equation. Seattle was covered in snow, and a determined Goldman decided to walk three miles each way to receive her first shot.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:13

90-year-old walks 6 miles for COVID vaccine

It took weeks for a 90-year-old Seattle woman to get an appointment to receive her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. When a winter storm hit the area and covered the roads with snow, driving was out of the question. So she layered up and braved the snow on foot, walking 6 miles to make sure she still received her shot.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 01:28

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