ER doctor on the government's coronavirus response
Emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joined CBSN to discuss the importance of coronavirus testing, source control and vaccine development in the fight against the pandemic.
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Senator Richard Burr's phone seized by FBI
The FBI has issued a search warrant and seized Senator Richard Burr's cellphone as part of an investigation into the North Carolina Republican's selloff of stocks before the coronavirus outbreak crippled the global economy. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Nearly 3 million more jobless claims filed
Nearly 3 million Americans filed new unemployment benefit claims last week, according to the Department of Labor on Thursday. That means more than 36 million workers have filed for unemployment benefits in the past eight weeks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the significance of the numbers.
Pen pals help seniors cope during coronavirus
Some high school students in the American heartland are turning to the old-fashioned art of letter writing to reach local senior citizens who are not allowed to venture out or have visitors during the coronavirus pandemic. Chip Reid found some of these letter-writing relationships leapt off the page into newfound friendships.
Four sisters are front-line nurses
Jericka Duncan speaks with a family with five sisters who all became nurses. Four of them are now working to save the lives of COVID-19 patients.
Cattle prices plummet amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains across the country. For ranchers, cattle prices have dropped a third in only two months, even if prices for consumers continue to hit new highs. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Teacher and artist create chalk obstacle courses for kids
The duo have created "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast" themed courses so far.
Former Surgeon General on risks of loneliness
As millions of Americans continue to stay at home, the new era of social distancing may leave many feeling alone. But former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says a startling number of Americans were feeling lonely long before the pandemic. Dr. Murthy joins CBSN to discuss his position on Joe Biden's unity task force, how to prevent a second surge of infections and how loneliness impacts the body physically.
Fauci warns Senate about reopening too fast
Four of the nation's top medical experts gave grim new warnings Tuesday about the dangers of reopening the country too soon. In a Senate subcommittee hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said many more could die if states do not prepare adequately. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the response.
Twitter tackles COVID-19 misinformation
Twitter is updating its approach to how it handles misinformation amid the coronavirus pandemic, introducing new labels and warning messages that will provide additional context and information on COVID-19. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to explain the new system.
Drone portraits capture stay-at-home era
As many U.S. residents continue social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, a photographer based in Nashville is using his creativity to encapsulate this moment in time. Tec Petaja, co-founder of Techel & Co, shares how he was inspired to launch contact-free portrait sessions while having to reimagine the future of his business.
Nurse cares for veteran, guide dog in hospital
Vietnam veteran Joe Tasby was admitted to a Nevada hospital in March with his guide dog, Cupid, by his side. When the hospital went into lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis and visitors couldn't stop by to care for Cupid, he needed help. That's when nurse Barbara Borbeck stepped in to care for them both.
Nurse cares for veteran and guide dog during hospital stay
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Some imported face masks fail to block COVID-19
Face masks have been in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic, but first responders in Massachusetts have discovered some imported masks from China have failed to block 95% of airborne particles. Holly Williams takes a look.
Mom and baby go home after coronavirus battle
Employees at Blackpool Teaching Hospital in the U.K. applaud a mom and new newborn baby, Ruby, as they leave the hospital after both recovered from the coronavirus.
Employees’ rights amid coronavirus pandemic
As more states ease restrictions and allow businesses to reopen, it raises questions about what rights workers have during the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for New York's Eastern District, joined CBSN to discuss the options for concerned workers.
UK easing lockdown in midst of outbreak
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is taking steps to reopen the UK's economy even though the country now has Europe's deadliest coronavirus outbreak. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London to discuss the prime minister's plan.
Nurse on coronavirus patients' recovery
There are over 4.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, and more than a quarter of those patients have already recovered. Over 216,000 of those recoveries are in the United States. Owen Rogers, a registered nurse with HCA Healthcare's Plantation General Hospital, joined CBSN to talk about his experience on the front lines.
Restaurants try out new ideas amid coronavirus
As restaurants try to adjust to new restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, some are getting creative with new ideas like car hops and TV dinners. Carter Evans reports.
Nevada partially reopens
Nevada is one of the latest states to reopen, with the governor allowing non-essential stores to resume with restrictions. But not all states are racing to fully open as people continue to protest in states like Washington, where hundreds turned out to say the economic damage has already been done. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Johnson unveils new lockdown rules for England
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new coronavirus lockdown rules in England, including a controversial "stay alert" slogan. His approach is on par with other European countries, like Italy or Spain. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Honoring the mothers going above and beyond during the COVID pandemic
This year, we're particularly grateful to those who gave us life itself. A "Face the Nation" tribute to mothers around the world.
NYC hospital staff gifted free vacations
The hospital's workers, from doctors and nurses to the facilities and food service teams, will receive round trip flights and three-night hotel stays.
Kashmir endures second lockdown
When India annexed the southern part of disputed Kashmir, its millions of residents were put under a strict curfew and lockdown. The plight of Kashmiris was vividly captured by AP photographers who were awarded a Pulitzer prize on Monday as the beleaguered region suffers a second lockdown, this time due to coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab gives an update on the situation.
Face The Nation: Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Eric Schmidt, Jim Ryan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on coronavirus testing, the workplace in the era of social distancing and the future of high education in the post-COVID world.
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House set to vote on package to end partial funding lapse
The House is set to vote on Tuesday as lawmakers aim to bring an end to the partial government shutdown after funding lapsed for a majority of the government on Saturday. Follow live updates here.
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Savannah Guthrie's missing mom may have been abducted while she slept, sheriff says
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Erin Jackson, Frank Del Duca chosen as U.S. flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Frank Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the U.S. flag.
X office in Paris searched as prosecutor summons Musk for questioning
French officials search X's office in Paris and ask Elon Musk to answer questions about the platform amid a probe into its algorithms and AI functions.
The notable names in the Epstein files
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump says he's not planning to rip down Kennedy Center
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
Immigration officers in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras, Noem says
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
Sens. Shaheen, Collins urge Pentagon not to sideline Havana Syndrome research
Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a letter warning against any changes that could affect victims' care.
Dr. Peter Attia apologizes for "indefensible" emails to Jeffrey Epstein
Peter Attia, a doctor and author well known for his research on longevity, is apologizing for what he calls "embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible" emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Erin Jackson, Frank Del Duca chosen as U.S. flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Frank Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the U.S. flag.
Voice behind Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World," Chuck Negron, dies at 83
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Hennepin County, Minnesota sheriff says she feels "scapegoated" by feds
The Hennepin County sheriff is considering whether to notify ICE before releasing people accused of the "worst of the worst" crimes — murder, rape and violent felonies.
Sens. Shaheen, Collins urge Pentagon not to sideline Havana Syndrome research
Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a letter warning against any changes that could affect victims' care.
Want to see Super Bowl 2026 commercials early? These ads are already live.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
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Want to see Super Bowl 2026 commercials early? These ads are already live.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
United is upgrading its computers. Here's how that could impact travelers.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
Target faces pressures to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minneapolis
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
This week's jobs report will be delayed by government shutdown
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
Gold and silver prices are slumping after their meteoric rise. Here's why.
Several factors are weighing on the value of gold and silver after the precious metals ascended to record highs last week.
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House set to vote on package to end partial funding lapse
The House is set to vote on Tuesday as lawmakers aim to bring an end to the partial government shutdown after funding lapsed for a majority of the government on Saturday. Follow live updates here.
Hennepin County, Minnesota sheriff says she feels "scapegoated" by feds
The Hennepin County sheriff is considering whether to notify ICE before releasing people accused of the "worst of the worst" crimes — murder, rape and violent felonies.
Sens. Shaheen, Collins urge Pentagon not to sideline Havana Syndrome research
Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a letter warning against any changes that could affect victims' care.
Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but agents were sent for him
Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in to face charges over his coverage of a protest at a church but federal agents were sent for him anyway.
Judge blocks DHS from ending deportation protections for 350,000 Haitians
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
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5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
A cop thought he had a muscle cramp. He ended up fighting for his life.
Sgt. Chris Johnson was told that his heart condition had nearly been "instantly fatal." Rapid medical care and rigorous therapy helped him recover.
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Boy swims 2.5 miles to save family swept out to sea: "Superhuman"
"The waves are massive and I have no life jacket on. … I just kept thinking 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming,'" Austin Appelbee said.
X office in Paris searched as prosecutor summons Musk for questioning
French officials search X's office in Paris and ask Elon Musk to answer questions about the platform amid a probe into its algorithms and AI functions.
Trump lowers tariffs on India, saying Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
Elephant kills tourist in Thailand, 3rd fatality linked to same animal
The victim's wife managed to escape after park rangers scared the animal away, officials said.
Norwegian princess' son accused of assault ahead of trial on rape charges
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son hit with new criminal charges as she apologizes for "poor judgment" over Epstein ties.
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Voice behind Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World," Chuck Negron, dies at 83
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Trump says he's not planning to rip down Kennedy Center
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
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.
Behind-the-scenes on the Grammys red carpet
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke to Grammy nominees, winners and other stars on the award show red carpet.
Highlights from the Grammy Awards
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King breaks down the big winners and special moments from Sunday's Grammy Awards.
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Inside the new social media platform for AI
Moltbook was launched last week by a software developer and mirrors the template of Reddit, but it's not for humans. Instead, it allows artificial intelligence agents to post written content and interact with other chatbots through comments, up-votes and down-votes. Tyler Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University, joins CBS News to discuss.
Alarming report on Amazon AI training
A new report from Bloomberg says Amazon found hundreds of thousands of cases of suspected child sex abuse material in its AI training data. Bloomberg tech reporter Riley Griffin joined CBS News to discuss.
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.
How the gramophone changed music
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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X office in Paris searched as prosecutor summons Musk for questioning
French officials search X's office in Paris and ask Elon Musk to answer questions about the platform amid a probe into its algorithms and AI functions.
Latest on Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he believes Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Sheriff thinks Guthrie's mother was abducted
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News Monday that he believes Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home while she slept. Jarred Hill reports.
Man who had affair with au pair found guilty of murdering wife, another man
Brendan Banfield, who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair, was found guilty on Monday of murdering his wife and another man.
Latest details on Savannah Guthrie's mom
Authorities said Monday they are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, as a crime. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
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NASA moon launch off until March at earliest due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed craft on a flight around the moon and back due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the huge Artemis II rocket that would lift the craft into space.
Inside NASA's Artemis II mission
Artemis II echoes the Apollo-era missions that paved the way for the first moon landing — and sets the stage for what comes next.
After more than 50 years, NASA astronauts are going back to the moon
More than 50 years after NASA's last human mission to the moon, four astronauts, three Americans and a Canadian, are set for the 10-day Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon.
Moon rocket fueling test on tap to clear way for launch
If the countdown and fueling test go well, four astronauts will set their sights on a Super Bowl Sunday launch to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II slated to be a series of firsts
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Super Bowl week begins
Super Bowl LX is less than a week away with the Seattle Seahawks set to face the New England Patriots. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
Mass government exit of Ph.D. science experts
More than 10,000 experts with doctorate degrees in science and related fields left their government jobs last year, according to the White House Office of Personnel Management. Jeffrey Mervis, senior correspondent for Science Magazine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Inside the new social media platform for AI
Moltbook was launched last week by a software developer and mirrors the template of Reddit, but it's not for humans. Instead, it allows artificial intelligence agents to post written content and interact with other chatbots through comments, up-votes and down-votes. Tyler Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University, joins CBS News to discuss.
Survivors blast DOJ over Epstein file redactions
After another trove of Epstein files was released, some survivors, like Dani Bensky, are blasting the Justice Department for withholding potentially millions of additional pages from the files while also mistakenly releasing images and identities of survivors. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Man who had affair found guilty in double murder
A Virginia man having an affair with the family's au pair was found guilty Monday of murdering his wife and another man. Elaine Quijano has details.