Iconic statue lit up with flags of countries afflicted by coronavirus
The hashtag "Praying together" appeared in multiple languages across the 125-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue, which overlooks Rio de Janeiro.
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Three pals plan to quarantine together to fight loneliness
The three pals have helped each other through divorces and losses — and now, they're planning to hunker down and watch "The Crown" together.
Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
"A generation has died": Italy passes China in coronavirus deaths
A day ago, Italy announced a record number of coronavirus deaths in a single day for one country.
Calls grow for ICE to release immigrants to avoid coronavirus outbreak
"Can you imagine if you get an outbreak in these detention facilities? It's going to spread like wildfire," a former head of ICE told CBS News.
New Zealand's famous Wanaka tree, a symbol of hope, vandalized
Branches of the most famous tree in New Zealand appeared to be hacked off with a saw, devastating locals.
Bill Gates warned us multiple times about a deadly pandemic
"The impact of a huge epidemic ... would be phenomenal because all the supply chains would break down," Gates told CBS News in 2017.
India may be about to discover "tens of thousands" more COVID-19 cases
After criticism over low test rates, government vows to ramp up "very narrow" efforts to detect the disease.
Iran grants medical furlough to imprisoned U.S. Navy vet
The U.S. government will seek Michael White's full release, Pompeo said, and he called on Iran to free other Americans who remain jailed there.
Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus
According to the palace, Prince Albert's doctors have no concerns in regards to his health.
China reports no new local coronavirus cases for 1st time
The claim appears to be a good sign in the fight against the virus.
Trump criticized for calling coronavirus "Chinese virus"
Despite calls to avoid racial labeling, Mr. Trump has repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the "Chinese virus."
Trump says he'll block asylum-seekers at Mexico border over coronavirus
The president said he would invoke a law that allows officials to turn away migrants.
El Chapo's sons vs. "El Mencho": Mexico sees rising cartel bloodshed
Another year, another homicide total unseen before in Mexico's modern history as the country struggles to check rising violence.
Iran freeing 10,000 more prisoners to help fight coronavirus
Supreme Leader has already released 85,000 inmates temporarily as Iran battles disease that's killed more than 1,100.
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Trump says U.S. prepared to hit Iran "anytime we want" after "very heavy attack"
The U.S. military was looking into Iran's allegations that people at a wedding party were killed in the American strikes, a spokesman said.
House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
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Dark money in Texas Senate race spurs Talarico complaint to FEC against Paxton
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
Police respond to downtown Minneapolis shooting that injured 2 officers, others
Dozens of police squads are on the scene of a shooting that injured several people, including two police officers, near the Minneapolis Convention Center late Wednesday afternoon.
Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
Plane carrying Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure
"The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism," Mullin said on X.
Lindsay Clancy jury still deadlocked, ends day without verdict
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which signaled Wednesday for a second straight day it is deadlocked, left without a verdict and will resume deliberations on Thursday.
Clippers, Leonard penalized by NBA for alleged violation of salary cap rules
The Clippers will forfeit five future first-round draft picks, while Leonard must pay the league $700,000.
$1 gold Trump coins are on sale, but they'll cost you more than $1 apiece
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
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Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
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Dark money in Texas Senate race spurs Talarico complaint to FEC against Paxton
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
People turning to BNPL loans to pay for rent, food and other necessities
More consumers are taking out "buy now, pay later" loans to make ends meet, a sign of the U.S. affordability crisis, according to consumer advocates.
House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
People turning to BNPL loans to pay for rent, food and other necessities
More consumers are taking out "buy now, pay later" loans to make ends meet, a sign of the U.S. affordability crisis, according to consumer advocates.
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
$1 gold Trump coins are on sale, but they'll cost you more than $1 apiece
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
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Dark money in Texas Senate race spurs Talarico complaint to FEC against Paxton
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
Family blames suicide of 20-year-old Haitian immigrant on ICE crackdown
A 20-year-old Haitian native died by suicide in Ohio this week, his family says, a death his father said was driven in part by feelings of despair and humiliation after ICE fitted him with an ankle monitor.
Plane carrying Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure
"The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism," Mullin said on X.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
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"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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Trump says U.S. prepared to hit Iran "anytime we want" after "very heavy attack"
The U.S. military was looking into Iran's allegations that people at a wedding party were killed in the American strikes, a spokesman said.
Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
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OpenAI sued again over Canada school shooting
More lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI in connection with February's deadly mass school shooting in Canada that took the lives of five students and a teacher. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
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.
OpenAI confirms "critical" risks of Astra model
OpenAI confirmed that its unreleased Astra model has reached a critical cyber capability threshold, which could pose cybersecurity risks. Tim Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
China's high tech EVs exported to Canada
Advanced, relatively cheap Chinese electric vehicles will soon arrive in Canada. CBS News' Anna Coren visited an EV production facility to learn about the expanding international market.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Clancy jury receives "pep talk" from judge
The judge in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial could issue a mistrial as the jury remains deadlocked on Day 5 of deliberations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and legal contributor Jessica Levinson offers analysis.
Judge gives "dynamite instruction" to Clancy jury
For the second day in a row, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial reported that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the details.
Alleged leader of Penn State drug ring on bail
The former Penn State student accused of leading a cocaine trafficking ring at the university was granted bail on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the details.
No verdict on Day 5 of Clancy deliberations
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial wrapped deliberations on Wednesday without reaching a verdict after telling the judge for a second time they're deadlocked. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Jury still deadlocked in Lindsay Clancy trial
Jurors are still deadlocked as they try to decide the fate of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Jessica Levinson have more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Tropical Storm Edouard spins into East Texas
What was left of Tropical Storm Edouard caused major flooding in Southeast Texas on Wednesday. First responders raced to rescue people trapped by floodwaters, as some areas received nearly 2 feet of rain. Jason Allen reports from the flood zone and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Iran accuses U.S. of war crimes
Iran accused the United States of war crimes on Wednesday over a strike that they say killed multiple civilians at a wedding party near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Clancy jury receives "pep talk" from judge
The judge in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial could issue a mistrial as the jury remains deadlocked on Day 5 of deliberations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and legal contributor Jessica Levinson offers analysis.
8 Democrats vote for GOP anti-socialism bill
Two House Democrats are in hot water with leadership for failing to say that they would vote with Republicans on an anti-socialism bill. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore join "The Takeout" to discuss what the situation says about Democrats' divisions.
OpenAI sued again over Canada school shooting
More lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI in connection with February's deadly mass school shooting in Canada that took the lives of five students and a teacher. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.