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9 military leaders in quarantine after COVID exposure
Several of the nation's top military leaders are quarantined after exposure to the coronavirus — including the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley. David Martin reports.
White House rejects CDC help with contact tracing
The White House has rejected help from the Centers for Disease Control with contact tracing efforts following President Trump's positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest.
Trump returns to White House, downplays COVID
President Trump downplayed the severity of the coronavirus after he returned to the White House Monday evening. He spent four days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center undergoing treatment for his COVID-19 diagnosis. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest.
White House still "in denial" about pandemic, Pete Buttigieg says
Buttigieg accused the White House of not wanting to "face reality" in the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump returns to the White House
CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's return to the White House and how his coronavirus diagnosis and message could impact his campaign.
Trump says "don't be afraid of COVID" as U.S. deaths top 210,000
"Feeling really good!" the president tweeted.
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."
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King Charles highlights "truly unique" U.K.-U.S. relationship in call for unity
King Charles addressed Congress in a roughly 30-minute speech, speaking about the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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Trump administration mandates enhanced security checks for immigration applicants
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote
President Trump has warned that Cuba is "next" after he's launched military operations against Venezuela and Iran.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
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Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
Analysis: Dinner shooting brings reminders of past era of political violence
For historians, the 1960s and 1970s provide particularly eerie parallels to the present. Both eras were marked by bitter political divides and the unsettling feeling that America's social fabric was being ripped apart.
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
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Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
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Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
Officials investigating the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner said they estimated the suspect was running at about 9 miles per hour when he sprinted through a checkpoint and discharged his shotgun.
Analysis: Dinner shooting brings reminders of past era of political violence
For historians, the 1960s and 1970s provide particularly eerie parallels to the present. Both eras were marked by bitter political divides and the unsettling feeling that America's social fabric was being ripped apart.
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Trump administration mandates enhanced security checks for immigration applicants
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote
President Trump has warned that Cuba is "next" after he's launched military operations against Venezuela and Iran.
Settlement reached in Minnesota trans athlete powerlifting case
The settlement ends a case where the Minnesota Supreme Court found USA Powerlifting violated the state's Human Rights Act by barring JayCee Cooper from competition.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote
President Trump has warned that Cuba is "next" after he's launched military operations against Venezuela and Iran.
King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden
The unidentified ship is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa."
Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.
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FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
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Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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 the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Examining political violence in the U.S.
Instances of political violence in the U.S. are on the rise. Kevin Boyle, a professor at Northwestern University, joins CBS News with more.
FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
Federal agents executed search warrants at about 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis over allegations of fraud, officials told CBS News on Tuesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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DOJ accuses Comey of threatening Trump's life
The Justice Department on Tuesday charged former FBI Director James Comey with two counts, both accusing him of threatening President Trump's life. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
From 1953: Queen Elizabeth II's coronation
To honor King Charles III's state visit to the U.S., CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio coverage of the coronation of the king's mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Rep. Castor slams DeSantis' redistricting plan
The nationwide redistricting fight is now in Florida, where lawmakers are weighing Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal to redraw the state's congressional map. Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor, whose district would be redrawn if the map is approved, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her opposition to the effort.
Comey on second indictment: "I'm still innocent"
Former FBI Director James Comey released a statement on Tuesday after his second federal indictment, saying in part, "I'm still innocent, I'm still not afraid." Democratic strategist Zac Petkanas and former New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Pritzker on immigration crackdown accountability
Illinois officials held a second day of hearings on Tuesday as part of their investigation into last fall's Operation Midway Blitz, an ICE immigration crackdown the Trump administration orchestrated. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins "The Takeout" to discuss.