Virtual commencements from the class of 2020
Six high school graduates from across the country offer virtual commencements from their homes. Each looks back at their last four years and beyond the pandemic that's soured senior year.
Pandemic
Bronx food pantry fighting to keep up
Before the pandemic, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center served 800 bags of groceries a month. Now they’re up to 250 a day.
Doctor explains hydroxychloroquine
President Trump says he is taking the antimalaria drug hydroxychloroquine to potentially ward off coronavirus, despite FDA warnings that using the drug outside of a hospital can be dangerous. Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine at New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss.
Mayor of Albany, N.Y., forgoes salary
Local leaders across the U.S. are calling on the federal government to provide direct emergency aid to help cities facing major revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic. New York's capital city is projected to face a budget gap of at least $17 million. To help offset the loss, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced she will reduce her salary to $0 for the rest of the year. Sheehan joins CBSN to discuss the cuts her city could see if federal aid isn't secured.
How to become a "contact tracer"
States are ramping up efforts to hire thousands of contract tracers to help contain the coronavirus and reopen the American economy. MoneyWatch's Megan Cerullo gives CBSN the details on who's hiring, and what you need to know about becoming a contact tracer.
Obama criticizes Trump's coronavirus response
A war of words is escalating between President Trump and Barack Obama after the former president slammed the current administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss.
Doctor takes COVID-19 tests to those in need
Four months after the novel coronavirus was first detected in the U.S., widespread diagnostic testing has become more widely available. But for some, testing can still be hard to find. Pediatric surgeon Dr. Ala Stanford joins CBSN to discuss her efforts to get testing to those who need it.
European countries easing lockdowns
European countries are starting to ease some lockdown restrictions as coronavirus death toll numbers decline. Restaurants, shops and salons are reopening in Italy and Spain, while new data emerges about Sweden. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from London with the latest developments.
Trump fires back against Obama criticism
President Trump is firing back at former President Barack Obama after Mr. Obama criticized the response to the coronavirus over the weekend. In a pair of virtual graduation speeches, Mr. Obama said the pandemic has exposed a lack of leadership in the U.S. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Experts worry about pandemic's effect on mental health
As the coronavirus pandemic has left a trail of destruction in the U.S. and around the world. In addition to the high death rates and sagging economies, it's also having a significant impact on those with mental health issues. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the crisis is affecting people's mental health and well-being.
Emory University's groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine trial
As the drug remdesivir has been shown to modestly shorten recovery time from the coronavirus, researchers at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta are adding even more fire power to the battle against the virus. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look.
COVID-19 cases spike amid race to reopen
As some states push to reopen, some parts of the pre-coronavirus lifestyle have returned to normal this weekend. However, there are instances where fewer restrictions came with a surge in virus illnesses. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Wuhan citizens being retested for coronavirus
Countries all over the world are shifting their focus to coronavirus testing and contact tracing. Authorities in Wuhan, China, are testing all citizens again -- and their strict lockdown appears to have stamped out new infections. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Trump fires back at Obama's COVID-19 criticism
A war of words between President Trump and former President Barack Obama is escalating over how U.S. leadership has prepared for and responded to the COVID-19 outbreak. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Trump swag keeps 2020 campaign in swing
Ten weeks have passed since President Trump held his last campaign rally -- and while he has indicated that he "hopes" the show will go on, packed arenas remain on pause during the coronavirus outbreak. But even as the president's campaign migrates online indefinitely, one aspect of the Trump campaign brand is booming: merchandise sales. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss her reporting.
Cuomo addresses coronavirus deaths in N.Y. state
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there were 139 deaths in New York state on Saturday from the coronavirus, but asked who should be held accountable for those deaths. "Nobody," he said. Watch his remarks here.
Tracking the developments with COVID-19
As the country begins to reopen, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down some of the latest coronavirus developments.
Debate over reopening U.S. amid outbreak
When and how to reopen parts of the economy have become central topics of political discussion. Some states have moved forward with lifting lockdowns, but some fear it is too early and these reopening could lead to a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why reopening the economy is such a complicated issue.
Formerly homeless chef's tiramisu sales soar
Chef Giovanni Bolla once catered to Hollywood's elite, but after the death of his first wife and daughter, he lost everything, including his home. Now, he's spreading hope during the coronavirus pandemic by delivering his signature tiramisu. Farrah Fazal reports.
When a balcony is a stage
Quarantine has popularized a new venue for musicians and singers living under stay-at-home orders. Seth Doane reports how, in Italy for example, musical artists lacking a stage are making their balconies and terraces a platform for bringing communities together.
Maintaining pomp under COVID circumstances
The cancellation of graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus pandemic hasn't stopped some members of the Class of 2020, as well as their families and educators, from putting on commencement exercises of their own. Steve Hartman reports.
In conversation: Jerry Seinfeld
In his new Netflix special, "23 Hours to Kill," comedian Jerry Seinfeld offers a hilarious standup act recorded before the world shut down — a time capsule that, through his on-point observational humor, is a piquant reminder of what performers and audiences are now missing because of the coronavirus pandemic. Correspondent Tracy Smith chats with Seinfeld (via Zoom, of course) about what he gets excited about now; having only his family as an audience; and whether he believes we will ever get back to "normal."
Feeding America seeing 60% spike in demand amid pandemic, CEO says
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot says 40% of those seeking help from food banks are doing so for the first time.
Face The Nation: Cohn, Gottlieb, Babineaux-Fontenot
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on unemployment, the coronavirus symptoms among kids and Feeding America is seeing a spike in demand amid pandemic.
Pelosi says "time is of the essence" to reach coronavirus relief deal
The House speaker said Democrats "have no red lines" in potential negotiations with the White House and Republicans.
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Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if Republicans lose majority
Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home searched by Homeland Security investigators
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