Tesla to build its largest auto assembly plant in Texas
Over the next 10 years, Tesla will receive more than $60 million in tax breaks from the federal government and a local school district.
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Migrant kids allegedly held in hotels with "no security" or virus protection
Since March, border officials have deported more than 2,000 children under an order implemented by the CDC, data shows.
2 friends defy the odds and graduate together
Odin Frost and Jordan Granberry met when they were 3 years old on the first day of school — and now shared one of life's accomplishments together.
"Our hospitals look like war zones": Texas hit hard by the coronavirus
While cities like Dallas and Houston are seeing a decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations, virus-related deaths in the state are up 33% over the last 10 days.
Texas coronavirus cases continue to spike
Texas broke its single-day record for new coronavirus cases with over 10,000 new cases on July 15. Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine specialist and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor University, joins CBSN to explain what states need to do to stop the surge.
Several states imposing stricter COVID-19 restrictions
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports.
Test result delays hamper coronavirus fight
The coronavirus surge through Sun Belt states has put a strain on testing capacities nationwide, with patients reporting a wait time of up to two weeks. Health experts say efforts to contact trace and isolate potential patients will be rendered essentially futile by the long wait periods. Maryland emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to talk about the implications.
85 infants in one Texas county test positive for coronavirus
"These babies have not even had their first birthday yet," the county's director of public health said Friday.
Coronavirus cases continue to spike
Several states are seeing a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 cases, four months since the pandemic began. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined to CBSN to discuss how state officials can get a handle on the virus.
Newly revealed WH doc backs stricter measures
A newly revealed White House document suggests that states experiencing major surges in coronavirus infections take more stringent measures, such as closing bars and mandating face masks. Paula Reid reports.
Virus deaths are mounting in hot spots around U.S.
A hospital in Texas is bringing in military medical personnel and morgues are running out of space in Phoenix.
COVID-19 deaths hit new high in Texas
As Texas hits another record high COVID-19 death toll, health and government officials are struggling to respond to the upswing in infections. Janet Shamlian reports.
Doctors share sobering stories as virus cases spike
"I know people hear these stories over and over, but it's very different when the person you're putting into a body bag is your next-door neighbor for 50 years, your mom's best friend," said Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez.
24-year-old virus patient who was "close to death" leaves hospital after 79 days
"Maybe if I would have just listened and worn a mask... I would have avoided all this," she said.
Candace Valenzuela could become first Afro-Latina in congress
She defeated retired Air Force Colonel Kim Olson, setting up a showdown with former Irving mayor Beth Van Duyne in the general election.
Texas teacher writes will ahead of new school year amid pandemic
"I'm very concerned about my health, about my life — and that's why my husband and I decided to write our wills," Mary Strickland told CBS News.
Refrigerated trucks requested in some states as morgues fill up
"The hospital system as a whole, as we said, is under severe stress," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Florida, Texas and California fuel surge of new COVID-19 infections
With infections spiking in 41 states, hospitals are facing a crisis with ICU beds, along with doctors and nurses in short supply.
Former Trump doctor wins congressional runoff in Texas
Despite increasing coronavirus cases,early turnout for a runoff election is high.
Doctors in virus hot spots share fears: "Is this the tipping point?"
Doctors and nurses, who watched COVID-19 hit New York City hard, are concerned about what's next for their communities.
COVID-19 spikes in Florida ahead of RNC
Questions are looming over what this year's Republican National Convention will look like. It's set to take place August 24th in Jacksonville, Florida, where coronavirus cases have climbed in recent weeks. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the details.
Texas GOP votes to hold convention online after legal fight
The vote comes after the Texas GOP suffered a loss before the state supreme court Monday.
Fear on the front lines during virus uptick
Front-line workers in ERs across the South and the West are seeing upticks in coronavirus cases in their hospitals and communities. They spoke with senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula about their concerns watching the growing number of people getting sick.
Close race in states Trump won in 2016
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker shows Joe Biden leading President Trump in Florida, tied in Arizona and within a point in Texas. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" about where Biden is seeing gains. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico reporter Marc Caputo discussed where the Trump campaign goes from here.
COVID-19 reshapes presidential race in the Sun Belt
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll released Sunday shows that the coronavirus outbreak is reshaping the presidential race in three key Sun Belt states. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's recent gains in Arizona, Florida and Texas.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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