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Coronavirus cases surge as pressure mounts on healthcare workers; Husband and wife donate kidneys to the same man.
Out-of-control California wildfires prompt state of emergency; Georgia teachers bring the "cool" in back to school with viral music video
Joe Biden to accept Democratic nomination at DNC; How schools can work toward a safe year
Postal Service warns it might not meet mail-in voting deadlines; 96-year-old man continues journey to become oldest person to run coast-to-coast
Trump refuses to commit to peaceful transfer of power; School buses provide students with wifi during pandemic
President Biden spoke Tuesday about how his administration is tapping an emergency oil reserve to increase supply and help lower gas prices at the pump. He also spoke broadly about the state of the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
President Biden will speak about rising gas prices and the state of the economy as his administration plans to release some oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an attempt to lower prices at the pump. Sean Sullivan, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
President Biden will speak this afternoon on the current state of the economy. Earlier, he announced plans to release oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to help combat rising gas prices. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more.
President Biden nominated Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to a second term. Plus, Democrats hope to boost their midterms chances with legislative successes. CBS News senior white house and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings and Politico national political correspondent David Siders join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
A CBS News poll shows just 33% of Americans approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, with only 44% approving of the job he is doing overall. As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, Mr. Biden is hoping to build economic stability by reappointing Jerome Powell for another term as Federal Reserve chairman. Alex Gangitano, a White House correspondent for The Hill, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the economy could shape the future of Biden's presidency.
House Democrats celebrated the passage of their long-awaited $1.75 trillion social spending plan on Friday. But the bill now heads to the Senate where it is expected to face additional hurdles. Christina Ruffini reports.
Born on November 20, 1942, Mr. Biden's birthday is Saturday.
President Biden and Democrats are celebrating a hard-fought victory in the House with the passage of the Build Back Better plan, a $1.75 trillion social spending package. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Some have compared President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal to Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal," which lifted the U.S. out of the Great Depression. Adie Tomer, senior fellow with Brookings Metro, joins CBSN to discuss the similarities and the shortcomings of this legislation.
The House voted to censure Representative Paul Gosar after he tweeted a doctored anime video of himself killing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Plus, inflation poses challenges to Congress passing the president's major social and climate spending package. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Washington Post Capitol Hill reporter Rhonda Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
The Biden administration's major spending bill is one step closer to a vote in Congress as lawmakers get a report on its cost. Plus, President Biden meets with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
President Biden is visiting an electric vehicle plant in Detroit on Wednesday as he promotes his newly passed infrastructure law. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
The House will vote today on a resolution to censure GOP congressman Paul Gosar after he tweeted a violent cartoon video, depicting him attacking President Biden and killing Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN with more from Capitol Hill.
President Biden hit the road on Tuesday to promote his signature infrastructure deal, one day after after signing it into law. The president visited New Hampshire, where he discussed how the $1.2 trillion plan will help repair aging and damaged roads and bridges. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
President Biden visited an aging bridge in New Hampshire that will get repaired under the new infrastructure bill. Now, Democrats are trying to move forward with passing a major social and climate spending package. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Wall Street Journal political reporter Eliza Collins and Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
The White House is pushing back against rumors of tension between the president and vice president's offices. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the issues Vice President Kamala Harris faces.
China is issuing a sharp warning to the U.S. about Taiwan after President Biden met virtually with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping yesterday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the details of their meeting.
President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday, hailing its passage as a bipartisan breakthrough that shows that "America is moving again." The new law provides hundreds of billions of dollars to revamp the nation's roads, bridges, waterways, public transit and broadband infrastructure. Watch his remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke exclusively with "Face the Nation" about the increasing labor shortages, and said many of the issues are because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that interview and more.
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of Trump White House records that a House committee wants as part of its investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Mr. Trump is claiming executive privilege. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with more.
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
In the plan under discussion, the Secret Service and the White House would be able to open and close sections of the fencing, sources said.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
The decision to suspend the pilots quickly led to backlash online and drew the attention of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
An appeals court blocked the Justice Department from disclosing transcripts and recordings of former President Joe Biden's discussions with his biographer for 10 days.
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
An appeals court blocked the Justice Department from disclosing transcripts and recordings of former President Joe Biden's discussions with his biographer for 10 days.
In the plan under discussion, the Secret Service and the White House would be able to open and close sections of the fencing, sources said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
British budget airline EasyJet says it's reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
An appeals court blocked the Justice Department from disclosing transcripts and recordings of former President Joe Biden's discussions with his biographer for 10 days.
In the plan under discussion, the Secret Service and the White House would be able to open and close sections of the fencing, sources said.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
The decision to suspend the pilots quickly led to backlash online and drew the attention of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined, but Spain has been among the many European nations hit by severe heat waves, with temperatures peaking at almost 106 in the country's south.
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under President Trump's push to increase deportations.
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia to reinterpret "The Princess Diaries" in her new graphic novel, "The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel." Cabot tells "CBS Mornings" that she's excited to revisit the characters from the original films and "introduce them to a new generation."
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
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.
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
New video appears to show the moments before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
The parents of Nolan Wells, the missing 18-year-old who was found dead on an island off Mississippi, said they don't believe their son volunteered to stay on the island by himself. Christine and Elmore Wonsley and their lawyer, Ben Crump, spoke about the case on "CBS Mornings."
Coast Guard investigators are looking into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55, who went missing in the Bahamas. While Hooker's husband claims she fell from a dinghy, a source close to the family tells CBS News that Hooker may have returned to the couple's sailboat before she vanished. Cristian Benavides reports.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
President Trump announced on social media Friday that he is withholding his signature on a bipartisan housing affordability bill "in protest" because his SAVE America Act has yet to pass the Senate. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports from Washington, D.C.
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announced his withdrawal from the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins following multiple sexual assault allegations, but he's waiting until the last minute to formalize his exit as Democrats face an imminent deadline to replace him. Zak Hudak reports.