India drops drug export ban after Trump threatens "retaliation"
As it's tested as a possible treatment for COVID-19, India had barred exports of hydroxychloroquine, until Trump weighed in.
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Shark kills 23-year-old working "dream job" on Great Barrier Reef
The rector of Zach Robba's former school wrote: "This was Zach's dream job and he embraced all that it entailed."
Cardinal Pell's sex abuse convictions dismissed by high court
Pell was regarded as the Vatican's third highest ranking official. He was convicted in 2018 of sexually assaulting two teen choirboys and had served 13 months of a six-year sentence.
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care for coronavirus
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened," his office said in a statement.
Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy are "essential workers" in New Zealand
Even a global pandemic can't stop the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy.
Ecuador using cardboard boxes to bury dead amid coronavirus
Residents in the coastal city of Guayaquil are facing an overwhelming amount of corpses and shortage of coffins during the pandemic.
Which countries have flattened the curve?
The U.S. has been in social-distancing mode for about three weeks — it also has the most coronavirus cases in the world.
Domestic abuse calls up 25% in U.K. since start of coronavirus lockdown
"We know lockdowns and quarantines are essential to suppressing COVID-19, but they can trap women with abusive partners," U.N. Secretary General says.
Canadians "infuriated" with Trump's ban on mask exports
"We will not hesitate for one second if we had to repeat what we did on 9/11. We would do it again," one Canadian official said.
Japanese leader declares state of emergency as COVID-19 spreads
"We need your cooperation to prevent an explosive surge," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his nation, as the number of confirmed infections rises sharply.
5 people shot dead for "talking loudly" during virus lockdown
The shootings took place in the Ryazan region during stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized due to coronavirus
The 55-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, late last month.
What lessons can Italy teach the U.S. about the coronavirus?
Italian doctors who have fought the pandemic talk about the importance of wasting no time in preparing for the effects on hospitals of an overwhelming abundance of COVID-19 patients
Thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to coronavirus
A steady stream of Americans have been brought home, but some 22,000 still remain stranded overseas.
U.N. official warns of "dire" financial crisis due to coronavirus
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said earlier this week that the U.N. is under "increased financial constraints" related to the coronavirus coupled with other shortfalls
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Stephanie Grisham out as White House press secretary
Grisham leaves the job having not held a single press briefing in her 10-month tenure.
Shark kills 23-year-old working "dream job" on Great Barrier Reef
The rector of Zach Robba's former school wrote: "This was Zach's dream job and he embraced all that it entailed."
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
John Lewis endorses Biden, pushes him to pick woman of color for VP
The Congressman and civil rights icon endorsed Biden on Tuesday.
Colleges suffering huge financial blows from pandemic
As the situation grows more dire, many are eyeing layoffs and some are on the brink of collapse.
Voting during a pandemic: The harrowing election of 1918
The Spanish flu in 1918 paused traditional campaigning but the elections went on as planned.
First Rikers Island inmate dies after testing positive for coronavirus
Michael Tyson, a 53-year-old with underlying health conditions, was being held at Rikers over an alleged parole violation, his legal team said.
Doctor explains how and when to wear a face mask
Many people appear to be spreading the coronavirus without even knowing they're infected. Can wearing cloth masks in public help?
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 symptoms keep U.K. leader in intensive care
Boris Johnson is the first major world leader to be sidelined by the new virus, as evidence mounts that dramatic lockdowns are helping to flatten the curve.
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India drops drug export ban after Trump threatens "retaliation"
As it's tested as a possible treatment for COVID-19, India had barred exports of hydroxychloroquine, until Trump weighed in.
Shark kills 23-year-old working "dream job" on Great Barrier Reef
The rector of Zach Robba's former school wrote: "This was Zach's dream job and he embraced all that it entailed."
Cardinal Pell's sex abuse convictions dismissed by high court
Pell was regarded as the Vatican's third highest ranking official. He was convicted in 2018 of sexually assaulting two teen choirboys and had served 13 months of a six-year sentence.
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care for coronavirus
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened," his office said in a statement.
Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy are "essential workers" in New Zealand
Even a global pandemic can't stop the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy.
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 symptoms keep U.K. leader in intensive care
Boris Johnson is the first major world leader to be sidelined by the new virus, as evidence mounts that dramatic lockdowns are helping to flatten the curve.
First Rikers Island inmate dies after testing positive for coronavirus
Michael Tyson, a 53-year-old with underlying health conditions, was being held at Rikers over an alleged parole violation, his legal team said.
Stephanie Grisham out as White House press secretary
Grisham leaves the job having not held a single press briefing in her 10-month tenure.
Furloughed due to the virus? Here's what you need to know
Millions of workers are now in limbo as the outbreak freezes business across the U.S.
Broadway stars unite for "Beautiful" online performance
"This is why we were put on the planet, to connect people," Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell told CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook.
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Stephanie Grisham out as White House press secretary
Grisham leaves the job having not held a single press briefing in her 10-month tenure.
John Lewis pushes Joe Biden to pick a woman of color for VP
The Congressman and civil rights icon endorsed Biden on Tuesday.
Trump says USNS Comfort to be used for coronavirus patients
The Coronavirus Task Force is holding a briefing at the White House.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. now tops 10,000.
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
Cuomo said Monday there are signs the hard-hit state is reaching the apex as the number of people who died from coronavirus has remained flat for the second day in a row.
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Broadway stars unite for "Beautiful" online performance
"This is why we were put on the planet, to connect people," Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell told CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook.
Broadway stars team up for online performance
Cast members and musicians from productions of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” around the world are bringing a special collaboration to online audiences to remind people they are not alone during this period of self-isolation. The performance, which premiered first on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday, features 80 members of the musical and will benefit The Actor’s Fund, a non-profit that helps support actors and others in need. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks to some of the talented people who worked to create the performance.
Global Citizen announces virtual festival
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is speaking with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about her role in "One World: Together At Home," a historic music and entertainment festival broadcast online to fans around the globe. The event, organized by the World Health Organization and advocacy group Global Citizen, will be curated by Lady Gaga and aims to celebrate health care workers and others on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.
Performers entertain worldwide audience
Half the world's population is under stay-at-home orders and for many its a hardship. But some took the opportunity to show off their talents to a global audience. Jim Axelrod shows us the videos.
How troubling times have brought out creative performers
Performers are not letting the need to stay apart keep them from creating soul-soothing sounds together.
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With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
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Nature up close: Springtime in Yellowstone
It's the season for babies to put in an appearance, so "Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers us a little cuteness
Tiger tests positive for COVID-19 at New York City zoo, officials say
The Bronx Zoo says Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions had developed a dry cough. They are all expected to recover.
Remains of 90-million-year-old rainforest found near South Pole
The South Pole is a harsh, frozen landscape of ice. But new research suggests it once held a lush temperate rainforest.
The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.
"Above normal" Atlantic hurricane season on tap, researchers say
At least eight of the 16 named tropical storms that are forecast will reach hurricane status with winds greater than 74 mph, according to Colorado State University.
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First Rikers Island inmate dies after testing positive for coronavirus
Michael Tyson, a 53-year-old with underlying health conditions, was being held at Rikers over an alleged parole violation, his legal team said.
India drops drug export ban after Trump threatens "retaliation"
As it's tested as a possible treatment for COVID-19, India had barred exports of hydroxychloroquine, until Trump weighed in.
Furloughed due to the virus? Here's what you need to know
Millions of workers are now in limbo as the outbreak freezes business across the U.S.
Pandemic-linked Tylenol shortages popping up in some places
Its main ingredient, acetaminophen, has come to be seen as safer than medications containing ibuprofen to treat fever, a frequent symptom of the new coronavirus.
Trump says USNS Comfort to be used for coronavirus patients
The Coronavirus Task Force is holding a briefing at the White House.
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Pandemic-linked Tylenol shortages popping up in some places
Its main ingredient, acetaminophen, has come to be seen as safer than medications containing ibuprofen to treat fever, a frequent symptom of the new coronavirus.
Colleges suffering huge financial blows from pandemic
As the situation grows more dire, many are eyeing layoffs and some are on the brink of collapse.
Stocks surge on signs new coronavirus deaths could be slowing
Investors buoyed by indications the pandemic could be losing steam in some countries.
GM re-opens shuttered Michigan plant to make face masks
Detroit automaker joins major clothing brands in the race to quickly manufacture masks for health care workers.
Ford converts auto plant into ventilator factory
The company has promised to deliver 50,000 ventilators by July 4, which may be too late for some cities.
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Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
5 people shot dead for "talking loudly" during virus lockdown
The shootings took place in the Ryazan region during stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Wealthy Florida couple give different accounts of violent confrontation
Police respond to a call from a man claiming an intruder brutally attacked him and his wife, but everything changes after the wife tells her side of the story.
Did a New York wedding lead to an attempted murder in Florida?
A wealthy couple argue when a daughter's sumptuous wedding goes over budget. Their long-running feud ends in a stabbing.
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
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Photos from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
After World War I, something much more deadly arrived on America's shores: the H1N1 influenza virus, known as the Spanish flu.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Coronavirus: Deserted places in America, Italy, China and more
From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Hundreds of inmates released from Chicago’s Cook County Jail
Inmates at the Cook County Jail are fighting to be released while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds have already been freed over health concerns. CBS Chicago’s Megan Hickey reports.
"Dancing Chuck" busts a move outside his home
This 97-year-old World War II veteran, nicknamed "Dancing Chuck," took a break to dance outside his home in Wisconsin.
What the Tax Day extension means for you
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the IRS and Treasury Department extended the tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15. Tax attorney Sahang-Hee Hahn joins CBSN to discuss the implications of the delay and how it could also impact the anticipated stimulus check.
Broadway stars team up for online performance
Cast members and musicians from productions of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” around the world are bringing a special collaboration to online audiences to remind people they are not alone during this period of self-isolation. The performance, which premiered first on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday, features 80 members of the musical and will benefit The Actor’s Fund, a non-profit that helps support actors and others in need. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks to some of the talented people who worked to create the performance.
