Possible VP pick Susan Rice says she can handle pandemic
Rice said the coronavirus pandemic must be handled "far more effectively" than how the Trump administration is handling it.
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School superintendents prepare to reopen
As the debate over whether to reopen schools divides the country, CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver talks to school superintendents about their concerns with reopening and how they plan to restart learning.
California battles wildfire and pandemic
More than 20,000 acres have burned and at least one home was destroyed by a wildfire in Southern California. Thousands of residents have evacuated, and there's an added struggle to protect the public from the wildfire and the coronavirus. Carter Evans reports.
Americans seek RVs amid coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to deter travelers from flying, many Americans are finding other ways to satisfy their travel needs. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: On-Site Opera
Since 2012, the New York City-based On-Site Opera has presented immersive operatic experiences in site-specific settings, from the Bronx Zoo to Harlem’s Cotton Club. The act of taking opera to new places has been affected by the pandemic, so they are now bringing opera to YOU, in special telephone concerts. In this rehearsal performance recorded especially for "CBS Sunday Morning," soprano Jennifer Zetlan and pianist David Shimoni perform Beethoven's "Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend." For more info visit osopera.org.
Face The Nation: Kashkari, Gottlieb, Gupta, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy and the 2020 presidential election
Kashkari: Virus "fear" a major factor to declining consumer activity
President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis projects if the U.S economy can grow, the country will be able to pay off its trillions of deficit spending
Gottlieb warns "It's going to be hard to keep the virus out"
The former FDA commissioner says as families prepare to return to school this fall, "teachers need to be thought as frontline workers".
Clyburn calls for long-term extension of unemployment
The House Majority Whip says he would support any measure that extended beyond a one-week extension of benefits.
Total COVID-19 cases worldwide stand at over 17 million
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the worldwide impacts of COVID-19
Open: This is "Face the Nation," August 2
Today on "Face the Nation," Coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise in the U.S. as July marks the worst month for new cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Jim Gaffigan on living in a time warp
The calendar may say it's August, but the comedian isn't buying it, 'cause he's still trapped in a routine of doing the same things he did months ago
Museum of Food and Drink goes virtual
Food in museums is usually frowned upon, except for a relatively new institution in Brooklyn, New York. The Museum of Food and Drink was funded to showcase culinary traditions from across the globe while educating visitors about the cultures they come from. Dana Jacobson looks at MOFAD, and their challenge to continue virtually during the coronavirus pandemic for "CBS This Morning: Saturday's" The Dish.
Super Bowl star on opting out of 2020 season
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to defend their Super Bowl championship this NFL season, without the help of their starting lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. The football star and medical school graduate spent nine weeks in the off-season helping his hometown of Montreal during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. He speaks to Dana Jacobson about why he is sitting out the season.
Single-use plastics cause concern amid virus
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted, among other things, the fight to limit single-use plastics and plastic pollution. Bans on plastic bags in some cities and states were overturned, and N95 masks, plastic gloves and other items are turning up in fields, lakes rivers and oceans. Roxana Saberi speaks to two environmentalists about the harm they think this is causing.
Doctor on COVID-19 treatments, school safety
The U.S. saw more than 67,000 new coronavirus cases Friday, pushing the total number of cases above 4.5 million. The death toll is now over 153,000. Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the state of testing, vaccines and school safety amid the pandemic.
$600 in jobless benefits end: "An impossible situation"
With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills.
Report finds problems in hospital data system
The Trump administration ordered hospitals in July to bypass the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in reporting their coronavirus data. A report by NPR found the new hospital data system is plagued by delays and inaccuracies. Selena Simmons-Duffin, a health policy reporter for NPR, joined CBSN to discuss.
Jamaal Bowman on historic primary victory
Official results for New York's primary elections lagged for weeks because of delays in counting absentee ballots. Jamaal Bowman didn't have to wait long to celebrate though, given his dominant victory over House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District. Bowman joined CBSN to talk about voting rights, schools and what he plans to do as a progressive in Congress.
Florida's education digital divide
With school set to restart in the coming weeks, CBS News campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell spoke with education leaders and local stakeholders who have had to assess the internet and technological gaps facing students who can’t afford technology or live outside of the range of internet connectivity.
Millions of Americans at risk for eviction
Housing advocates say the country could be headed for a massive wave of evictions and homelessness in the wake of the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Adriana Diaz reports.
43 million face eviction risk as relief programs and moratorium expire
All renters are now subject to state laws, and there's a patchwork of eviction policies that vary by state.
Florida battles COVID-19, prepares for storm
Florida is preparing for Hurricane Isaias as it reports a record high COVID-19 death toll. David Begnaud looks at what the state and the nation is facing as unemployment benefits expire.
Herman Cain dies of COVID as cases keep rising
Over 150,000 people in the U.S. have now died in the coronavirus pandemic. We learned on Thursday that former businessman, media personality and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has died of the disease at age 74. CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
Historic drop for nation's GDP
Two key reports show the impact of the pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the historic drop in GDP and rise in weekly unemployment claims mean for the country's economy.
Nepal flash flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll nears 600
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict?
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89.
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Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports
Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
Fed will have "work to do" if inflation doesn't fade, Warsh says
Fed chief Kevin Warsh said in a closely watched speech that inflation remains a concern, while praising the broader U.S. economy.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
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Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports
Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
Fed will have "work to do" if inflation doesn't fade, Warsh says
Fed chief Kevin Warsh said in a closely watched speech that inflation remains a concern, while praising the broader U.S. economy.
Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
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ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
Judge temporarily blocks new Postal Service rules for mail voting
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
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2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Men buy museum tickets, then steal 200-carat diamond necklace
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
Tigers, jaguars, bison found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
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Zac Brown shares memories of Dolly Parton
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy.
Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
Exclusive look at Grand Theft Auto VI
Netflix is sharing a look at the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI, set to be released in November. Jordan Minor, a gaming writer at PCMag and author of "Video Game of the Year," joins "The Daily Report."
How Dolly Parton supported the Black community
Nashville historian David Ewing joins "The Daily Report" to break down how Dolly Parton used her royalties from Whitney Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" to uplift the Black community in the city.
Closing arguments in trial of man accused in Tupac's murder expected Monday
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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.
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Veteran describes the power of the outdoors
Alex Othmer, the founder and board president of Guardian Revival, joins CBS News with more on his mission to bring veterans and first responders outdoors to better support their mental health.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors have a question
The jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have a question for the judge, CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports. Also, legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe weighs in.
German man convicted for 1994 rape and murder of U.S. tourist
Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors weigh charges
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deliberating after hearing days of testimony about the mother killing her three young children.
Breaking down Clancy trial closing arguments
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is now in the jury's hands after closing arguments occurred in court. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe 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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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
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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Duo team aims to inspire through racing
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Protesters gather in D.C. on voting rights
Hundreds are gathered in Washington, D.C., for events on voting rights ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump honoring Artemis II crew
President Trump will honor the Artemis II crew with the nation's top space medal. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Has the U.S. lost the war with Iran?
Operation Epic Fury is a story of extraordinary tactical and operational success that hasn't yet translated into strategic or political victory. Why not? CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean explains.
Mail-in voting restrictions blocked for now
A judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing President Trump's mail-in voting restrictions. CBS News' David Becker explains.