Chicago teen uses art to transform neighborhood
A young Chicago teen is using her artistic talent to transform her community, which is often plagued by violence. CBS Chicago's Steven Graves has more.
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CDC chief lays out overhaul after COVID missteps
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky about the agency's major shakeup over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how it's responding to the monkeypox outbreak.
Judge lets Cuomo keep $5M he got to write book during pandemic, for now
A now-defunct state ethics panel ordered him to give it up after alleging Cuomo hadn't kept a promise not to use any state resources on the book.
L.A. superintendent on addressing teacher shortage
Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, says economic hardship, the pandemic and an "unprecedented" wave of retirements are to blame for a shortage of teachers.
CDC relaxes its COVID-19 guidelines
The CDC is relaxing some of its COVID-19 guidance now that millions of Americans have greater immunity against the virus due to vaccinations and prior infections. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease doctor and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tanya Rivero to discuss the changes.
CDC relaxes COVID-19 guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance to loosen a number of its recommendations. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
U.S. moves to stretch out monkeypox vaccine supply
The Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the Biden administration's plan to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing shots that use only one-fifth of the usual dose.
CDC to ease school COVID-19 recommendations
Federal health officials are preparing to unveil some new thinking on COVID-19 and specifically how schools across the country should respond to potential student infections. The new guidelines appear in some cases to relax several recommended past practices. Nancy Chen has more.
CDC expected to ease COVID guidance for schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to ease its COVID-19 guidelines in the coming days, particularly for schools. Nancy Chen has the details.
Grandmother meets granddaughter for first time
Eliane moved to Japan at six months pregnant, then the pandemic hit. She was separated from her mom, Solange, for two years, but they finally reunited. Plus, Solange got to meet her Alani for the first time.
Biden names monkeypox response coordinator
President Biden has appointed a top official from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate the administration's response to the worsening monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. Robert Fenton helped lead FEMA's mass vaccination effort against COVID-19.
Marking 2 years since the emergence of COVID
Two years have passed since COVID-19 emerged in the United States, compelling officials to close the doors of the U.S. Capitol building. Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, the dean of the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, reflects on the past two years with CBS News' Lana Zak. Together they talk about subjects including what he's learned about the virus and its impact on Americans, vaccine hesitancy and the importance of getting children vaccinated.
Buffalo’s “Tops” supermarket reopening
The Buffalo supermarket where 10 Black people were killed two months ago is formally reopening Friday. With COVID cases and hospitalizations rising, the Los Angeles County health director is warning that an indoor mask mandate could be brought back in two weeks. And, for the fifth time in two weeks, a shark has bitten someone on a Long Island, New York beach. All the injuries have been non-life threatening.
Showcasing stories by Asian American women
A surge of hate incidents and attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic made recent headlines and renewed conversations about public safety. But in New York, a collaboration between The Cosmos and Yu and Me Books in Chinatown is bringing Asian American women together to show strength and center their experiences. Jean Song reports.
Dallas Fed warns of housing bubble
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is warning Americans that there could be a housing bubble on the horizon. Sheryl Palmer, chairman, president and CEO of homebuilding business Taylor Morrison, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste and shares why she disagrees.
MoneyWatch: Small businesses on the brink
In MoneyWatch, a new survey conducted by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices initiative reveals that 79% of small business owners are concerned about the ongoing pandemic while 13% say they have been forced to temporarily close or scale back operations during the pandemic. Joe Wall, national director for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, joins CBS News to discuss.
MoneyWatch: Has economy recovered from COVID?
The COVID-19 pandemic is entering its third year. J.W. Mason, an associate professor of economics at John Jay College in New York, joined CBS News to discuss the state of the U.S. economy.
Comedians turn to TikTok
With comedy venues and clubs mostly closed during the pandemic, comedians found a new place to share their work: social media. Comics say it might not be a fad, but a way of the future. Kate Smith reports.
Guy Fieri helps raise millions for restaurant workers
When millions of people were out of work during the pandemic, Food Network host Guy Fieri wanted to support his community. So, he joined the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, and helped raise $25 million for restaurant workers in need.
D.C. roundup: Infrastructure and Fauci's emails
Recently published emails to and from Dr. Anthony Fauci shed light on the U.S. response in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, as well as the latest on infrastructure negotiations, and the investigation involving Florida GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz.
VA secretary on benefits of American Rescue Plan
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs saw its backlog of compensation and pension claims rise from 76,000 in March 2020 to more than 200,000 this month. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how President Biden's American Rescue Plan will help reduce the backlog, and how the department is preparing for a surge of requests for medical care from veterans who may have postponed treatment during the pandemic.
Michigan repeals law on emergency powers
Republican lawmakers in Michigan voted to repeal a law that gave the state's Democratic governor emergency powers during the pandemic. The Detroit Free Press' government and politics reporter David Boucher joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the state's battle over pandemic restrictions and the latest on the investigation into an alleged plot to kidnap the governor last year.
New mask guidance, infrastructure talks
In a major update to public health guidance Thursday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks indoors or social distance in most settings. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico's White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and NPR political reporter Juana Summers join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with Thursday's headlines out of Washington, including the president's infrastructure meeting and a debate among Democrats over how to respond to escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
HHS nominee Xavier Becerra's Senate hearing
President Biden's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, testified at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Republican lawmakers have criticized Becerra for a lack of experience as a health official and his support for abortion rights. Politico Pro health care reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Becerra responded to tough questions at the hearing.
Rep. Byron Donalds on Greene controversy
Republican members of Congress are condemning GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene after she compared pandemic-related health measures to the Holocaust. Congressman Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with his reaction. He also discusses police reform, Florida's new election laws, and the role former President Trump will play in the GOP going forward.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
Exclusive
Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
Exclusive
In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
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Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Exclusive
Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
Exclusive
In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
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EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
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Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary
Derek Merrin won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what's expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
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What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places
The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.
U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
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Tony Awards nominations breakdown
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
Douglas Stuart reads "John of John" excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
Details from the Met Gala red carpet
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
Breaking down the 2026 Tony Awards nominees
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
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OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
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.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Antisemitic graffiti found across NYC
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
Manhunt underway for former soldier
In northern Tennessee, a retired Special Forces soldier is accused of shooting his wife and then using his training to disappear into the woods. Nicole Valdes reports.
Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
2 killed in Texas shopping center shooting
Police gave an update Tuesday on a shooting at a Dallas-area shopping center that killed two people. The suspect is in custody, authorities said.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Antisemitic graffiti found across NYC
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
Tony Awards nominations breakdown
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
5/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over; primary day in Indiana and Ohio.
Sister of returning sailor speaks out
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, will soon return to the U.S. after the longest deployment since the Vietnam War. Among the returning sailors is Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Tiffany Galarza. Her sister, Brianna Caudill, joins "The Daily Report."