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The U.S. COVID-19 death toll was just shy of 1 million as of Saturday morning, Johns Hopkins researchers reported. CBS News' Lana Zak sits down with Dr. Jay Varma, director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in public wearing a mask for the first time a year after the country claimed it did not have a single case of COVID-19. While the rest of world initiated mass vaccination campaigns, the isolated nation sealed its borders and refused to accept a single dose. As Kim declares nationwide lockdowns, the official line is that one person has died of the virus in North Korea. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers in a moment of silence Thursday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after President Biden marked the "tragic milestone" of 1 million COVID-19 deaths in America.
A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.
One million people have died of the coronavirus in the United States. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud reflects on just some of the lives lost.
The United States has surpassed 1 million deaths to COVID-19. President Biden is set to address the nation Thursday and co-host the second annual COVID-19 summit to encourage world leaders to invest in vaccination and testing efforts. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
After experiencing racism during the pandemic, Mina Fedor and her eighth-grade classmates started Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Rising, which developed a plan encouraging schools to teach Asian American history. Nancy Chen shares more.
New data shows unruly passenger incidents on planes have decreased across the U.S. since the federal mask mandate was lifted. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett breaks down the numbers and gives us a look at how busy the TSA expects the summer travel season to be.
Dr. Celine Gounder, Editor-at-Large for Public Health at Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS Mornings" with the latest COVID news.
New technology could make the battle against the next pandemic as easy as turning on a light. Researchers are exploring a new way of using ultraviolet light to make indoor air safer. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
The U.S. is close to seeing 1 million COVID-related deaths as the pandemic enters yet another phase. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the president, joined CBS News to discuss this grim milestone and the possibility of the country entering an endemic phase with the virus.
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
Biden signs bill to streamline Ukraine aid; Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses Trump and the GOP
At the start of the pandemic, Jen Laubach, pregnant with twins, went into labor early. She and husband Andre both had COVID and couldn't see their baby boys for three weeks. Adrianna Diaz reunited with the family two years later.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned a mysterious outbreak of hepatitis among children has spread to 24 states and Puerto Rico since the fall. More than 100 children have had liver inflammation, at least five have died and more than a dozen have needed a liver transplant.
The war in Ukraine is having a direct impact on the cost of wheat around the world, which will ultimately affect grocery store prices. Industry leaders tell CBS News' Scott MacFarlane that consumers can expect a significant price hike in the cost of bread and baked goods this summer.
The FDA is imposing new restrictions on use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine — pointing to the risk of rare, but potentially life-threatening, blood clots. It's now limited to adults who can't get another vaccine or only want J&J's shot. The news comes as COVID cases are on the rise and as the U.S. inches closer to one million total COVID deaths. The White House's COVID-19 response coordinator, Dr. Ashish Jha, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in more than 40 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The increase comes as the U.S. nears 1 million COVID deaths. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, New Orleans' beloved Jazz & Heritage Festival is back. Louisiana native Jamie Wax has been attending the festival since he was a teenager. He went back for its much-anticipated return and wrote a love note honoring the festival.
Passengers on a Carnival cruise from Miami to Seattle are forced to quarantine after people onboard tested positive for COVID-19. Nikki Battiste reports.
Former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says the South should prepare for a possible summer surge in cases. Meanwhile, experts continue tracking new subvariants of Omicron. Dr. Celine Gounder, senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at the Kaiser Family Foundation and Kaiser Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the potential surge, vaccine efficacy and the many mutations of the virus.
The streets in Shanghai remain vaccant although authorities say more than half the population is no longer under lockdown. The lockdowns are causing labor shortages and broken supply lines and U.S. companies are warning it will cost billions. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Moderna announced Thursday morning that it's asking the FDA to approve its COVID vaccine for kids under 6 years old. If authorized for emergency use, it would become the first eligible vaccine for kids younger than 5. Nancy Chen spoke to Moderna's chief medical officer as well as a parent of two children who participated in the trial.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine still is experiencing some symptoms of COVID almost two years after his initial diagnosis in the spring of 2020. Now, Senator Kaine is seeking federal help for the estimated 23 million Americans who also are experiencing long COVID. Scott MacFarlane spoke with Kaine and some health care workers on the front line of the crisis in rural America.
Moderna is requesting FDA emergency use authorization for their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for families.
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
It's unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal, as an Iranian official says "the ball is in Trump's court," and Israel-Hezbollah hostilities continue.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded, the Palestinian health ministry said.
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.
The National Park Service said a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain.
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
The company that operated a bus involved in a deadly crash in Virginia last week has ties to a broader network of travel firms, including one shut down by regulators a decade ago, a CBS News investigation has found.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
In a pair of legal filings Friday, the Justice Department stated in writing for what appears to be the first time that a controversial $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" will not continue.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
The so-called "Flamingo Revolution" has taken up the cause of protecting the Albanian coast from a development led by the president's son-in-law.
Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the French Open final on Saturday.
Spaniards find themselves increasingly divided over issues including immigration, feminism and political corruption.
Patton Oswalt sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his new special, "Tea & Scotch," and reflect on his comedic journey.
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their new film, "Only What We Carry," which was shot in six days and mostly improvised.
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "Ten To Midnight."
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "Bottle Tells Me So."
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "What If We Don't."
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The World Cup begins next week, but ahead of the competition, "CBS Saturday Morning" visits Chicago, where kids from various backgrounds are exposed to soccer through USA Soccer's "Soccer Forward" program.
Crowds of Albanians gathered in Tirana to continue protesting plans for a resort backed by President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, set to go up on the country's Adriatic coast. CBS News' Emmet Lyons reports.
Bánh Anh Em is the newest restaurant by chef Nhu Ton and John Nguyen, where they say memory is the secret ingredient to their acclaimed Vietnamese food.
Patton Oswalt sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his new special, "Tea & Scotch," and reflect on his comedic journey.
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their new film, "Only What We Carry," which was shot in six days and mostly improvised.