WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
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Special Report: Biden speaks on fight against COVID
President Biden updated the nation on his administration's efforts to contain COVID-19, announcing that he was doubling and accelerating the U.S. order for a Pfizer antiviral pill, and also that insurance companies would reimburse Americans for home tests. He urged Americans to get vaccinations and boosters. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus join the CBS News Special Report to discuss the president's remarks.
Biden says Omicron "not a cause for panic"
President Biden on Monday urged Americans to remain calm as scientists work to determine the strength and the transmissibility of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, saying the U.S. has the ability to deal with the new strain that is circulating the globe. Jan Crawford anchors a CBS News Special Report with chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and medical contributor Dr. David Agus.
Watch: Biden gives first prime-time address
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave his first prime-time address to mark the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. Earlier in the day, the president signed the $1.9 trillion economic relief package. Watch his full speech.
Crimes against Asian Americans surge
Nearly 4,000 crimes against Asian Americans have been reported since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an increase of about 150% in major U.S. cities. Weijia Jiang reports for "Asian Americans Battling Bias: Continuing Crisis."
Biden on violence toward Asian Americans
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden said vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans "must stop." Watch his remarks here.
Biden on COVID's devastating toll
In his first prime-time speech to the nation, President Biden addressed the devastating coronavirus pandemic and the toll it has taken on Americans. Watch his remarks here.
Biden on ramping up COVID vaccinations
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden outlined his plan to accelerate COVID vaccinations for adults nationwide. Watch his remarks here.
Biden: National unity will help end pandemic
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden urged Americans to continue following public health guidelines like wearing masks and social distancing to help put an end to the pandemic. Watch his remarks here.
Biden says U.S. on "war footing" against COVID
In his first prime-time address to the nation, President Biden said the country is on a "war footing" to beat back the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks here.
Increased contact between animals to humans
“People have moved into areas they never [have lived in] before. That shrinkage of the buffer, the habitat, between the people and wildlife, has become so narrow, so that increases the contact,” says Bernard Ssebide, a top wildlife vet in Uganda.
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Election deniers running for office and allegations about 2020; Searching for the next deadly virus, before it ignites another pandemic; David Sedaris: The 60 Minutes Interview
Searching for Pathogen X
Bill Whitaker reports from Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest, where scientists are trying to find the next deadly virus before it finds us.
On the look-out for viruses that could trigger another pandemic
This week on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker joins a team of virus hunters in Uganda on the search for Pathogen X.
Declines in math and reading scores prompt concern
The "Nation's Report Card" shows math and reading scores among fourth and eighth graders have declined since the start of the pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called the test results "appalling." CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports, and then Sean Reardon, professor of education at Stanford University, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Fauci says new COVID variants "are of concern"
There is growing concern among health officials about the possibility of another COVID-19 winter surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to President Biden, said that although the variants are of concern, the updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are effective. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health for Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News to discuss.
Leslie Jordan's final TV interview
Emmy-winning actor, comedian and singer Leslie Jordan died unexpectedly on Oct. 24 at 67 years old. CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason had just visited him in Nashville two weeks prior to chat about his life, career, becoming a viral internet sensation during the pandemic, and his recent pivot to country music. They met up for what would be Jordan's final sit-down TV interview at Nashville's Sound Emporium Studios, where he recorded his debut gospel album.
Education secretary on drop in test scores
A new report shows a decline in American students' proficiency in both reading and math since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona calls the results "appalling" and "unacceptable." He joins CBS News to discuss the impact of remote learning and how the Biden administration's is responding to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Pandemic linked to increase in U.S. pregnancy-related deaths, report says
Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19 being a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported last year.
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Congress votes to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion; Tennessee couple killed in alleged murder-for-hire plot
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New York City introduces broader vaccine mandate; Jussie Smollett to continue testifying today
10/26: CBSN AM
FDA meets to consider Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young kids; Many Black employees don't want to return to office
11/9: CBSN AM
U.S. lifts pandemic travel restrictions on many countries; Climate change threatening pregnant women worldwide
12/6: CBSN AM
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect; Scientists racing to learn more about Omicron variant
11/29: CBSN AM
Omicron variant threatens U.S. recovery efforts; Hanukkah ceremonies and celebrations underway worldwide
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Iran declares it has won the war as U.S. turns to economic warfare
Iran's president said Friday the world had "approved" the country's victory, as Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have."
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
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Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
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European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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8/22: CBS Saturday Morning
U.S.-Canada tariff deal falls through, NYC cracks down on wage theft, plus Grace Potter is back. All this and more on "CBS Saturday Morning."
Grace Potter performs "Run Baby Run"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Run Baby Run."
Grace Potter sings "Main Street USA"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Main Street USA."
Grace Potter sings "Love Me Not"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Love Me Not."
Iconic props up for grabs at movie auction
Iconic film props and other movie memorabilia from classic Hollywood flicks are up for auction. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Fighting wage theft in New York City
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion a year to wage theft. New York City is cracking down on the crime and other abuses of low-income workers.
Latest Lindsay Clancy trial testimonies
Several medical experts testified in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children but claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside an 8-year-old shooting victim's room
It's been a year since a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured dozens. Steve Hartman visits the bedroom of a little boy who lost his life that day.
Panettiere given emergency drug, witness says
New details in Hayden Panettiere's sudden death have emerged as her on-and-off boyfriend's brother, who was present when she died, speaks out. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Photos show 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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8/22: CBS Saturday Morning
U.S.-Canada tariff deal falls through, NYC cracks down on wage theft, plus Grace Potter is back. All this and more on "CBS Saturday Morning."
Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
Grace Potter performs "Run Baby Run"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Run Baby Run."
Grace Potter sings "Main Street USA"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Main Street USA."
Grace Potter sings "Love Me Not"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Love Me Not."