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A group of chefs from noted restaurants say they paid millions in premiums to insurance companies that are now denying their claims as small businesses across the country struggle with coronavirus lockdowns. Anna Werner speaks to chef Thomas Keller, who says he paid extra for virus coverage and is now suing his insurance company for not paying up. We cover his story for our series Financial Fallout, on the economic impact of the virus crisis.
The coronavirus pandemic has closed Broadway shows, including a new musical based on the Robin Williams comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire,” which was still in previews when theatres in New York were shut down. But that didn’t stop star Rob McClure and the cast from performing (while social distancing!) the song “As Long As There Is Love,” presented here for homebound lovers of musical theater.
President Trump has announced a three-phase plan for reopening the U.S. economy, after weeks of pandemic-forced lockdowns across the country. Many Americans have questions about what our "new normal" might look like. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to answer some of those questions, sent in by our viewers.
Medical professionals from the CDC visited the Smithfield pork factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where hundreds have been infected. Workers there tell CBS News they felt pressured to stay on the job. Adriana Diaz reports.
A tip has led police in New Jersey to a grim discovery at the Andover nursing home where 17 bodies were found packed into a makeshift morgue. The state's governor called the crisis heart breaking. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
America is falling behind on coronavirus testing, but New Jersey is the country's first to use a new saliva based kit that delivers results within 48 hours. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
President Trump released his new coronavirus guidelines to reopen the economy and tells governors to ease restrictions by the end of the month, but many states are taking their own actions. Ben Tracy reports.
Some 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the number of unemployed to 22 million. The looming recession is fueling calls to reopen the economy sooner rather than later. Mark Strassmann reports.
Gary Cohn, President Trump's former chief economic adviser, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic for our series Financial Fallout. Cohn was president and COO of Goldman Sachs during the last recession, and says we need to "take our clues" from the way COVID-19 is spreading in order to safely and cautiously reopen the economy.
With many Americans stuck inside and millions out of work, few are spending as much money as they did before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Tony Dokoupil traces the ripple effects of the economic crisis for our series Financial Fallout. He speaks to one woman who has not been able to go to her favorite diner since losing her job, and the owner of that diner, who says her story along with many others' leads to a lack of cash flow that could potentially mean bankruptcy.
The coronavirus pandemic has been especially deadly for the country’s nursing home populations. In Richmond, Virginia, the Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has lost 45 residents, making it one of the hardest-hit facilities in the U.S. Federal officials are also facing criticism for not publicly tracking infections and deaths in nursing homes. CBS News reached out to every state but only got complete data from 19. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the data.
President Trump is holding a call with the governors of all 50 states on Thursday, and is planning to announce a handful of states that can ease social distancing ahead of his own May 1 deadline. However, top health advisers insist that more widespread testing is needed before decisions like that can be made. Paula Reid breaks down the latest information coming from the White House coronavirus task force.
Europe might be seeing the first small steps toward life after the pandemic. On Wednesday, Germany announced that parts of its economy will begin reopening. Holly Williams reports.
With Italy's economy under threat of collapse, the government says it's working on solutions to getting people back to work. In CBS News' latest installment of "Racing to a Cure," Chris Livesay shows us how they are using antibody tests to get things back to normal.
The $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program could run out of money as early as Tuesday night. And Congress can't agree on how to send more. Kris Van Cleave reports.
As the U.S. coronavirus death toll nears 28,000, some are demanding an end to stay-at-home orders. Meanwhile, governors warn of a resurgence of infections and deaths if restrictions are lifted too soon. Mola Lenghi reports.
President Trump says about 29 states could open in early May, but experts warn that a gradual reopening risks a new wave of coronavirus infections. Ben Tracey has the latest.
Reverend Richard "Dick" Ottaway, a retired Episcopal minister, passed away from COVID-19 at 88 years old. Ottaway was a renaissance man, whose Cape Cod home was always “open to everyone," his family said. Anthony Mason tells his story.
Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah," is out with a new paperback edition of his memoir, "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood." The book has been adapted for young readers and shares his journey growing up bi-racial under apartheid, at a time when interracial relationships were illegal in South Africa. He joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the new release and how he is holding up amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionally affected minority communities, both in terms of confirmed COVID-19 cases and in the pandemic’s economic impact. About 36% of African American households report losing a job, taking a pay cut or both. That’s compared to 29% of white households. Operation Hope is a nonprofit providing financial literacy and empowerment to under-served communities and its founder and CEO, John Hope Bryant, has advised three U.S. presidents. He joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his organization for our series, “Financial Fallout.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the coronavirus pandemic, just a day after President Trump announced he would be cutting funding to the World Health Organization. Redfield, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, credited WHO as a "long-standing partner" and said the CDC was "poised to provide assistance" to states in expanding testing and working to reopen their economies.
After several heated remarks this week, President Trump seemingly reversed course and conceded that governors could decide when their states reopen themselves. He promised at Tuesday's task force briefing that the White House would issue revised social distancing guidelines, and said he is singling out over 20 states to reopen first, potentially before May. Paula Reid is at the White House, where some health experts in Mr. Trump's own task force warn that the president's goal could be overly optimistic.
Hundreds of workers at food processing plants in states including South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, Georgia and Pennsylvania have been infected with coronavirus. Several plants have been forced to shut down, putting the nation's food supply at risk. Dean Reynolds reports.
President Trump says it is up to him to decide when coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted. Mr. Trump went so far as to compare governors who disagree with him to "mutineers." Paula Reid reports.
New York City's health department has revised its death toll to include probable COVID-19 cases. Now, more than 10,000 people have died in the city. Mola Lenghi reports.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Multiple people are believed to be trapped inside a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, following an explosion, emergency officials said.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
The DOJ released more than 10,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release includes court records, emails, news clippings, photos, spreadsheets, audio and video files. It also offers new details on Epstein's associates, including President Trump. Mr. Trump has not been charged in connection with Epstein and the new documents do not accuse him of any crime. Scott MacFarlane has more.
The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
The Department of Justice has released another batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
Across the U.S. and around the world, families and people of faith are gathering to celebrate this holiday season. Rabbi Josh Stanton, Imam Shamsi Ali and Reverend Brandan Robertson join CBS News to take a closer look at how younger people are engaging with religion and how the institutions are trying to bring them in.
Recent CBS News polling shows Americans have a bleak view of the state of the economy. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has firsthand insight into how Americans are dealing with economic pressures this holiday season.
Americans entered 2025 with optimistic expectations for jobs, inflation and living costs. But as we near the end of the year, recent CBS News polling finds that only 32% of people view the current economy positively. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
AAA expects the number of winter holiday travelers to break records this year, but folks in California will have to brave heavy rain, snow and strong winds to get where they're going. CBS News coordinating producer Elizabeth Campbell reports from LAX.