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Celebrated writer David Sedaris may be one of the only authors alive who can fill concert venues just so people could listen to him read. While audiences feel like a distant memory during the coronavirus pandemic, he spoke to Jeff Glor about how the things he's still found to laugh about and his new book, "The Best of Me," a collection of his best essays and stories.
Days after protests and fires ripped through Minneapolis, residents already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic's lockdowns were left with nowhere to buy groceries. The Sheridan Story, a nonprofit focused on feeding kids throughout Minnesota during food gaps, sprung into action. The group partnered with a local middle school after a community member put a call out on social media to help feed their neighbors. Jamie Yuccas speaks to Rob Williams, the Sheridan Story's founder and executive director.
Millions of Americans shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, while others remain on foreign shores still hoping to return to the U.S. Cancelled flights, sudden travel restrictions and strict quarantines have all blocked many people from getting back. This week, the State Department warned that time may be running out. Kris Van Cleave speaks to some of the Americans looking for a way to return.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus looks back at a year of COVID-19 and what's ahead.
With more than 5,000 inmates, Chicago's Cook County jail was once one of the worst coronavirus hotspots in the country. Before the state of Illinois grappled with a new surge of hundreds of thousands of cases, Adriana Diaz found out how health measures had briefly made it one of the safest institutions in Chicago.
COVID-19 has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S. over the last week, as the soaring number of infections overwhelms many of the nation's hospitals and forces new containment restrictions. Michael George reports on the state of the pandemic across the country.
The World Health Organization is calling South America a new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are surging in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has downplayed the threat for months. Clinics in Brazil's Amazon region are overwhelmed as the virus reaches the country's indigenous communities. Roxana Saberi reports on how countries around the world are handling the pandemic.
A Washington couple followed through with their long-planned wedding while the coronavirus pandemic loomed, forcing many other couples across the U.S. and the world to call off their ceremonies. Christina Ruffini takes a look at how the bride and groom got creative and carried on celebrating their union.
The book "Superpower Showdown" tells the story of the monumental standoff between the U.S. and China, and how it defines both our world today and our future. Tensions between the two nations are at a new level amid a global pandemic, protests in Hong Kong and then upcoming U.S. presidential election. Jeff Glor speaks to the authors of the book, two reporters with deeply personal ties to the story.
For the last decade Jes Gordon has been known in the high-end party industry as a rock star event planner. While the pandemic has put many of life's celebrations on hold, Gordon turned her experiences into a new novel, a fictional account of the party industry and its lavish lifestyle, called "Party on the Moon." Correspondent Jamie Wax reports.
People from all over the world have traveled to Venice, Italy to see the famous city's incredible sites. It is one of the most photographed cities in the world. But as COVID-19 keeps tourists away, one industry is moving in and filling the void left behind. Chris Livesay has the details.
Not since President Reagan was shot in an assassination attempt nearly 40 years ago has there been this level of concern over the president’s health. The White House has not been forthcoming about President Trump’s condition, but he was taken to Walter Reed medical center Friday after testing positive for COVID-19. CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what happens now that the president is in the hospital.
One year ago in December 2019, the fist symptomatic cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, China. As the pandemic swept across the globe, more than 65 million people have been infected, and more than 1.5 million killed. Ramy Inocencio returns to Wuhan to see how a year of living with the coronavirus has changed life.
It's normal for kids to be encouraged to read during the summer months away from school, but with many libraries closed, some have lost access to the free books that make reading possible. Kris Van Cleave looks at a small Virginia community that developed a workaround with the help of "Wing," a drone delivery company launched by Google's parent company.
If not for the coronavirus pandemic, August 2020 would be seeing the closing ceremony of the Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan. The games have been postponed until summer 2021. Nancy Chen speaks to Olympic athletes about the creative ways they are pushing their limits and staying in top form for the delayed event.
For the people of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras is more than just the world's biggest free party. It is the throbbing, pulsing, beating heart of the city's culture. But the coronavirus pandemic put much of that on hold after the city of New Orleans announced on Friday that the city would close all bars, ban the sale of to-go drinks, and halt all large gatherings from February 12 to February 16. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, the ever-creative residents of New Orleans have found a whole new canvas for their artistic expression. Jamie Wax has the details.
Musician Jason Isbell released a new album, "Reunions," just before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, instead of touring, he is hunkered down at home, like millions of Americans, with his wife and fellow musician Amanda Shires and their 4-year-old daughter. Isbell speaks to Anthony Mason about the challenges of lockdown, and the pressures of creating a new album.
Social distancing has led to a baking boom: With more time at home, people are turning into amateur bread bakers, and baking goods are flying off grocery store shelves amid the surge in demand. Some grocery stores have had flour and yeast out of stock for weeks. Ed O'Keefe looks at how companies are working to keep up their baking good supply chains.
England is lifting some of its coronavirus restrictions Saturday, as the global tally for confirmed cases exceeds 11 million. People who are eager to get their hair cut can return to salons and barber shops, while those in need of a pint can go back to their favorite pubs. Roxana Saberi is in London to explain how the lifting of restrictions, nicknamed "Super Saturday," is playing out.
The U.S. has recorded more than 3.1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, with numbers surging to new highs in some states that have rolled back lockdown restrictions. In South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order prohibiting the sale of alcohol after 11 p.m. In Tennessee's Shelby County, restaurants require customers to leave their contact information before being seated, so owners are able to contact them if someone there tests positive for the virus. Michael George reports from New York, which has just sent hard-hit Florida enough Remdesivir to treat 280 patients.
As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to climb, there's a nationwide scramble for more vaccines. This comes as there's new concern over the contagious variant of the virus which has now been detected in at least 22 states. Tom Hanson reports.
A major moment: Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the first COVID-19 vaccine approved in the U.S. and the next steps forward.
There have now been over 9 million coronavirus cases in the United States, rising by nearly 100,000 cases on Friday alone. Some states are doubling down on safety measures, while others are still resisting stricter guidelines. Halloween and the election are complicating the country's battle against the pandemic. Michael George reports.
As the ambitious COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the U.S. moves slower than expected, many Americans will have to wait months to be vaccinated – but the wait could be years in poorer nations. A few rich countries, including the U.S. and Canada, have 14% of the world's population, but control 53% of the vaccine supply. Elizabeth Palmer has that part of the story.
A panel of experts with the Food and Drug Administration recommended the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization. Nearly 4 million shots could be shipped out as soon as Sunday. The new shipment comes with fresh warnings from top health officials who say that states should not start relaxing restrictions. Michael George reports.
Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni traded criticism on Saturday after Italy canceled its envoy's visit to the U.S.
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Firefighters faced renewed challenges Saturday at a large Boyle Heights warehouse fire, where conditions remain highly complex as Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency to support response efforts.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
There were reports that the Filipinos may have been victims of illegal job recruitment, Philippine officials said.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Questions surround the U.S.-Iran deal as Israel and Lebanon trade strikes. Meanwhile, the Ebola crisis continues to worsen in parts of Africa.
The third season of HBO's "House of the Dragon" is set to premiere Sunday. "CBS Saturday Morning" sat down with Olivia Cooke to discuss the new season of the "Game of Thrones" prequel.
In the series "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, Adriana Diaz dives into the origin story of a true American icon: Wonder Woman.
Georgia-bred Brother Wallace is best known for his live performances that evoke the Golden Age of Motown, gospel and soul, as well as his work with the U.K. rock band "The Heavy." The long-time music teacher's debut album, "Electric Love," is out now. Here's Brother Wallace performing "Who's That?"
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So 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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
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.
A man charged with murder for poisoning two women tells a friend, "dead girls don't talk." Brave survivors speak out on their behalf. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Vice President JD Vance heads to Switzerland for peace talks with Iran; President Trump defends his beautification push in Washington, D.C.
The historic Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., which closed for a multi-year renovation, has temporarily reopened to the public for America's 250th anniversary. Natalie Brand has more.
Democratic socialism appears to be on the rise in the U.S. The progressive ideology gained prominence when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office. Now, more candidates seem to be gaining momentum in major U.S. cities. Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump's push to renovate landmarks in Washington, D.C., ahead of America's 250th birthday is drawing criticism from critics who say the process is being conducted without the usual approvals. Taurean Small explains.