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South Africa, the hardest hit country in Africa, has enacted some of the strictest lockdown regulations in the world. Security forces are even firing rubber bullets at people who don’t follow the stay-at-home order. Debora Patta reports.
As the coronavirus spreads, thousands of Americans are still stuck abroad and trying to get back home. The State Department is still trying to bring U.S. citizens home, but the efforts are slow. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy as more than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last week. Farmers also worry they won’t have enough workers and that demand will drop without schools and restaurants open. Danya Bacchus reports.
President Trump on Saturday said that he won’t wear a face mask, despite announcing new CDC guidelines suggesting all Americans wear one when in public. "I won't be doing it personally. It's a recommendation," the president said. Nikole Killion reports.
States across the country are struggling to treat an influx of coronavirus patients as more governors enact stay-at-home orders. New York has been hit the hardest, with at least 3,500 deaths. Michael Geroge reports.
In many places, there aren't enough helping hands to keep up with demand. But CBS News learned about a program that's hiring laid-off workers to help feed families in Washington D.C., and across the state of Texas. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt cheered and chanted the name of Captain Brett Crozier as he left the ship for the last time. It was an emotional show of support for the man whose pleas on their behalf ultimately cost him his command. David Martin reports.
Dr. Tom Inglesby, the director of the Center For Health Security of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health,joins "CBS Evening News" with more on the coronavirus vaccine and strategies to practice while social distancing.
More than 90% of the U.S. population is under stay-at-home orders, but governors in some states are not implementing that order because it would create more job losses for Americans. Janet Shamlian reports.
President Trump announced Friday the CDC is recommending the voluntary use of face masks for all Americans. There is still a concern on the face mask shortage for healthcare workers. Paula Reid reports.
In an effort to understand the political divide in the U.S., Trump and Harris supporters in New Jersey were invited to watch the other side's favorite cable news channels. Tony Dokoupil reports on how it went.
The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.
With Israel at war in Gaza and in Lebanon, and led by the most right-wing government in its modern history, the Middle East is closely watching the results of the U.S. election, which could determine U.S. foreign policy in the region. Holly Williams spoke to Israelis about their perspective of the November election.
Republicans currently hold a slim 220-212 majority in the House of Representatives, and a few dozen tight races could decide which party will boost or slow a Trump or Harris presidency, with about a third of those in New York and California. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in two critical battleground western states Thursday, hoping Latino voters can help deliver Arizona and Nevada. Polls show that Harris narrowly trails former President Donald Trump in the Grand Canyon State, where his campaign has run advertising criticizing her on immigration and inflation. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.
Harris' campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Harris' campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
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.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several victims have died. CBS News Colorado's Michael Abeyta reports. Also, in Vancouver, Washington, three were reportedly injured during a mall shooting.
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Opening statements began Friday morning in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny over a fatal chokehold incident that killed Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a breakdown of the case.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak takes a look back at the history of women who have run for president in the U.S.
While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University, joins CBS News to discuss how "falling back" could disrupt health.
With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from the real ones.
Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries' diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in its Ukraine combat. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the move's significance, the Middle East conflict and election security concerns.