Trump says "don't be afraid of COVID" as U.S. deaths top 210,000
"Feeling really good!" the president tweeted.
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Trump discharged from the hospital
President Trump was released from Walter Reed Medical Center on Monday, just three days after his COVID-19 diagnosis. Dr. Bob Wachter, chair of UC San Francisco's Department of Medicine, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the president's health and what to look for in the coming days.
Special Report: Trump returns to White House
President Trump, just days after testing positive for the coronavirus and receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, has returned to the White House. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington, D.C.
Trump tweets "don't be afraid of COVID!"
President Trump says he's leaving the hospital Monday evening, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread through the White House and Republican Party. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the president's message as he battles COVID-19.
Questions remain about Trump's health
President Trump is set to be released from Walter Reed Medical Center, where he was being treated after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Internal medicine physician Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on what we know, and don't know, about the president's condition.
Empty chairs commemorate lives lost to COVID
For the first National COVID-19 Remembrance Day on Sunday, 20,000 empty chairs were set up on the Ellipse outside the White House - each one representing 10 Americans who've died so far in the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
20,000 chairs represent COVID victims outside White House
The 20,000 chairs represented just a fraction of the 210,000 Americans killed by COVID-19.
Update on Trump's condition
President Trump could be released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as early as Monday. The president is on a five-day course of remdesivir and doctors said he is not showing any side effects.
Trump could be discharged as early as Monday
President Trump will remain at Walter Reed Medical Center for a third night, but his doctors say he's doing well and could be discharged as early as tomorrow. Still, the doctors’ updates on the president’s health have at times been concerning. Chip Reid has the latest.
Assessing Trump's health after COVID diagnosis
The president's diagnosis raises questions about his overall health. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Trump is latest world leader to test positive
President Trump is the latest world leader to test positive for the coronavirus. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro both recovered from COVID-19. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
How Trump's diagnosis affects the election
President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis has sent ripples through his reelection campaign and the campaign of opponent Joe Biden. Ed O'Keefe explores how it's affecting the presidential election.
White House press secretary on Trump N.J. trip
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany took questions outside on Friday amid the news the president and first lady had COVID-19. She told CBS News' Paula Reid that "White House operations made the assessment" the president could travel to New Jersey for a fundraiser on Thursday after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for COVID-19.
How White House is handling Trump's diagnosis
As President Trump heads to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, the nation is seeking crucial information about the president's condition. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined Norah O'Donnell during a CBS News Special Report.
O'Brien: Trump transfer of power not on the table
National security adviser Robert O'Brien says the president "will stay at Walter Reed for a period of time" as he battles COVID-19.
Trump not on a "clear path to recovery"
President Trump, who was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday for COVID-19 treatment, is "still not on a clear path to recovery," a source familiar with the president's health said Saturday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell for an update on the president's health.
Questions about Trump's COVID hospitalization
Ben Tracy reports the latest on the president's coronavirus diagnosis.
Pelosi says she's confident in virus testing on Capitol Hill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she thinks testing in the Capitol is "better than what's at the White House."
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, October 4, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
O'Brien: Trump transfer of power "not something that's on the table"
The national security adviser said the White House medical unit is conducting contact tracing to determine how Mr. Trump became infected with COVID-19.
At least 8 people who attended SCOTUS ceremony test positive for COVID-19
There is growing concern that the ceremony may have been a "super-spreader event" — as at least 8 attendees announce positive COVID-19 diagnoses.
Corey Lewandowski on Trump's COVID diagnosis
President Trump and the first lady are showing mild symptoms after testing positive for coronavirus. This comes after the president spent months frequently downplaying the virus, brushing off mask-wearing and ignoring social distancing guidelines by holding large rallies. Senior Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski joins CBSN to weigh in on the latest developments.
Fallout from Trump COVID-19 diagnosis
The president testing positive for COVID-19 has put a new focus on his administration's response to the pandemic. Major Garrett offers his analysis.
Trump tests positive for COVID-19
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN Los Angeles to discuss the latest from the White House.
Trump tries to walk back debate comment
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle criticized President Trump for his failure to denounce a far-right extremist group known as The Proud Boys during the first presidential debate. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss fallout.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport, killing 7 and seriously injuring 1
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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2 federal hearings in Minnesota after Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, less than three weeks after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good and amid an ongoing surge in immigration enforcement action across the city.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
How much snow did the storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.
The winter storm bringing harsh weather to much of the U.S. dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in some states. How much snow did we get?
ICU nurse killed by federal agents "wanted to make a difference," mentor says
A former mentor of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man who was shot and killed by federal agents over the weekend, said he had "a lot of compassion" for his community.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Payments from Apple lawsuit are now landing in people's bank accounts
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
Gold tops $5,000 for the first time. How high could it go?
Wall Street analysts expect the gold rally to continue as investors pile in because of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations leading probe into Alex Pretti shooting
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
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X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran.
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Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
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NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
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NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Ex-CPB commissioner on Minneapolis shooting
Gil Kerlikowske, a former U.S. Customs and Border Patrol commissioner, said it's unprecedented for the federal government to exclude state and local officials from the investigation into Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. "It's wise to be very skeptical of what's going on," Kerlikowske said.
7 people killed in Maine jet crash, FAA says
Seven people died, and one person was seriously injured, in a private jet crash on Sunday night in Bangor, Maine, the Federal Aviation Administration said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Schumer says Democrats will block DHS funding
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will block the Homeland Security appropriations bill that's part of a government funding package after Border Patrol shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Thousands of flights canceled after storms
Thousands of flights have been canceled after a massive winter storm swept across the U.S. over the weekend. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Trump sends border czar Homan to Minnesota
President Trump said border czar Tom Homan will head to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations after federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old ICU nurse on Saturday. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.