Children make up 15% of U.S. COVID-19 cases
"A lot of these kids are very sick with respiratory symptoms. Literally starved for oxygen," one doctor told CBS News.
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Jeffrey Epstein victims fund pays out $121 million
"My hope is that the Program provided his victims a meaningful measure of justice and a step on the path toward healing," the fund's administrator said.
Top U.S. officials meet to discuss mysterious "Havana Syndrome"
Even after months of intensified effort by multiple government agencies, evidence pinpointing the origin of the illness remains inconclusive.
Senate Democrats tee up debt ceiling standoff as McConnell vows opposition
Congress will need to decide what to do about the debt ceiling soon.
New Orleans pulls plug on jazz fest as COVID cases surge
Public health officials say the state's low vaccination rate is partly to blame for the spike.
Job openings surpass 10 million, another record high
As the labor market recovers from the pandemic, workers are in the driver's set — for now, at least.
Businesses large and small say: Mask up, again
McDonald's, Home Depot and others reimpose masks indoors, as more bars and restaurants require vaccine for entry.
Senate Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget measure
The resolution lays the groundwork for spending boosts and tax breaks aimed at strengthening social and environmental programs.
Infrastructure bill clears Senate hurdle, heads toward final vote
Both parties haggled Sunday on the bill's cryptocurrency regulations and whether to allow coronavirus aid money to be spent on infrastructure. A final vote could happen as late as Tuesday morning.
Mammoth Dixie Fire grows to California's second-biggest ever
It's covered an area more than two-and-a-half times that of New York City, as California's fire season continues on a record-setting pace.
Tokyo Olympics come to a close, marking end of strangest games on record
The Tokyo Olympics glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium Sunday night.
Austin, Texas, activates emergency alert system for COVID
In an alert sent via text, city authorities wrote "the Covid-19 situation in Austin is dire."
Cuomo accuser details groping allegations, says governor is lying
The executive assistant says she never wants her daughter "to be afraid of any person in power."
Daytime attack adds to residents' fears in Oakland's Chinatown
Robbery and shooting in broad daylight only latest in months of mounting violence. And they're getting more violent.
Top Cuomo adviser Melissa DeRosa resigns
A report by New York Attorney General Letitia James described an "unsafe" and "hostile" work environment in the governor's office.
Trump's 250-foot arch wins approval from committee stacked with allies
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
