Unemployment claims top 1 million for 20th straight week
Nearly 1.2 million workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, marking the 20th straight week with claims crossing one million. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Fewer Americans filing for unemployment aid
The number of people applying for initial unemployment benefits fell below 2 million for the first time since March.
1.18 million filed for unemployment last week
1.18 million Americans filed new claims for unemployment last week as the government continues to struggle with a second coronavirus stimulus package. Norm Champ, former director of the Division of Investment Management at the SEC, joins CBSN with insight into these numbers and why they might signify a slow reopening of the economy.
Fridges full of free food help fight hunger
Fifty-four million Americans could face hunger due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Vladimir Duthiers reports on a nationwide movement stocking sidewalk fridges across the country with free food. It's a grassroots movement looking to feed those in need, one healthy bag of food at a time.
WH trade adviser on struggling economy
The Trump administration's director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, Peter Navarro, joins "CBS This Morning" ahead of a trip to Ohio with President Trump. He discusses the president's planned executive order, which he calls "pure Trump," aimed at sweeping away regulatory barriers on "traditional manufacturing, pharmaceuticals on our shores."
Millions lose health coverage during pandemic
In this installment of Eye on Money, "CBS This Morning" takes a look at how the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is not just costing jobs, but leaving millions of Americans without health coverage. More than 50 million people have applied for unemployment since the pandemic began, and nearly half of U.S. workers get their health insurance through work. One study found that an estimated 5.4 million American workers lost their health insurance in just three months. Michelle Miller reports, and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins the show to discuss coverage alternatives and what Americans who lost their coverage can do.
Relief bill stalled over jobless benefits
White House advisers and top Democrats are set to meet again today to continue negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief legislation. Disagreements over extending federal unemployment benefits remain a sticking point. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN with the latest.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Kashkari: Virus "fear" a major factor to declining consumer activity
President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis projects if the U.S economy can grow, the country will be able to pay off its trillions of deficit spending
Clyburn calls for long-term extension of unemployment
The House Majority Whip says he would support any measure that extended beyond a one-week extension of benefits.
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Today on "Face the Nation," Coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise in the U.S. as July marks the worst month for new cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
GOP softens position on $600 jobless benefit
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are scheduled to meet with Democratic leaders Saturday morning as a program that provided a $600 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits amid the pandemic expired overnight. The federal program has been the subject of fierce debate between President Trump and congressional Republicans, who have recently softened on the subject of an extension, and Democratic lawmakers. Nikole Killion reports on the ongoing negotiations.
$600 in jobless benefits end: "An impossible situation"
With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends
A vital lifeline for more than 25 million Americans is about to disappear, as closed-door talks to end the $600 unemployment benefits appear to be going nowhere. Nancy Cordes reports.
Negotiations over coronavirus relief package stalled
The White House continues to try and deal with the coronavirus crisis on both the health and economic fronts. President Trump's top health officials testified on Capitol Hill on the nation's response to the virus, while lawmakers continue to debate the next coronavirus relief package as unemployment benefits expired Friday. Nancy Cordes, CBS News' chief congressional correspondent, and Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and a White House reporter for the Associated Press, joined Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senators leave Washington without relief deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is sending his Republican caucus home this weekend without any significant progress on a coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss why negotiations are just ramping up as eviction protections and expanded unemployment benefits are expiring.
Federal unemployment benefits expiring
Enhanced unemployment benefits for millions of Americans are expiring, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are at a stalemate. It comes after 1.4 million workers filed for unemployment in the last week and the economy plunged nearly 33% at an annual rate in the second quarter. Nancy Cordes reports.
Florida battles COVID-19, prepares for storm
Florida is preparing for Hurricane Isaias as it reports a record high COVID-19 death toll. David Begnaud looks at what the state and the nation is facing as unemployment benefits expire.
Negotiations stalled on next coronavirus relief package
President Trump and his top health officials on Thursday spoke about the importance of plasma donation from people who have antibodies, as the number of coronavirus deaths tops 150,000 in the U.S. Meantime, negotiations are stalled over the next relief package, with unemployment benefits set to expire Friday. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
As jobless aid ends, many Americans struggle to afford food
Nearly 30 million people were sometimes or often unable to get enough to eat last week, Census survey shows.
Historic drop for nation's GDP
Two key reports show the impact of the pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the historic drop in GDP and rise in weekly unemployment claims mean for the country's economy.
Lawmakers weigh next coronavirus relief package
Time is running out for lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package, as unemployment benefits are set to expire this week for millions of Americans. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
Coronavirus relief bill negotiations continue
The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April -- an extra $600 per person each week-- are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports.
Battle over unemployment benefits continues
Lawmakers left Washington on Friday before finalizing a deal that would renew unemployment benefits for millions of Americans forced out of work due to the pandemic. Paula Reid reports on the relief bill's status from New Jersey, where President Trump is spending the weekend at his golf club.
Congress works on Phase 4 stimulus
Talks between Senate Republicans and the White House over another coronavirus stimulus continued this week, as Democrats demand an extension to the $600 per week unemployment benefit bonus. Congressman Tom Reed, a Republican from New York, joined CBSN to explain what he'd like to see in the next round of emergency funds.
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Vance meets with Iranian and Pakistani officials for direct peace talks
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have not yet made any agreements during high-stakes negotiations amid a fragile two-week truce.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
Is Hungarian leader and MAGA darling Viktor Orbán about to be ousted?
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
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See messages Brian Hooker sent his friend after wife's disappearance
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Russian drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine ahead of holiday ceasefire
Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported.
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U.S. set to deport family of Iranian propagandist "Screaming Mary"
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
At age 102, a New York man is still striving for perfection, through pottery
George Strausman of Great Neck, New York, is 102 years old and still works four days a week in his family's construction business. But it's what he does on his day off that is even more remarkable.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
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Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
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First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Is Hungarian leader and MAGA darling Viktor Orbán about to be ousted?
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Trump proposes covering executive office building's stone facade with white paint
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.
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A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
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U.S. set to deport family of Iranian propagandist "Screaming Mary"
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
Russian drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine ahead of holiday ceasefire
Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
Is Hungarian leader and MAGA darling Viktor Orbán about to be ousted?
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
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Marking 50 years since a key pinball moment
Journalist Roger Sharpe is known as the "The Man Who Saved Pinball," after he helped overturn New York City's 35-year ban on the game. "CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Sharpe to discuss the 50th anniversary of a key moment in pinball history.
Levy Rozman on new book "Chess for Babies"
Chess master Levy Rozman join "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his newest book, "Chess for Babies," and how his online presence is changing the way people learn to play the game.
Theo Lawrence performs "Dear Pillow"
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "Dear Pillow."
Theo Lawrence performs "California Poppy"
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "California Poppy."
Theo Lawrence performs "Lonely Too Long"
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing his latest single "Lonely Too Long."
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Why new AI model is considered too powerful
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
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 does Gen Z feels about AI?
A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
How to stay ahead of AI in your career
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
DOJ probing NFL over fees, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department is investigating the NFL over subscription fees concerns. Jake Rosen reports.
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9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
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The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
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Theo Lawrence performs "Dear Pillow"
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "Dear Pillow."