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COVID cases spiking amid holiday travel
The Delta variant is driving hospitalizations to a level not seen since January. The alarming numbers come amid a holiday weekend and as children are returning to school. Lilia Luciano reports.
The Delta variant is driving hospitalizations to a level not seen since January. The alarming numbers come amid a holiday weekend and as children are returning to school. Lilia Luciano reports.
The U.S. is in a familiar spot as it takes the global lead for most daily coronavirus cases, recording more than a million cases this week. And with millions traveling for the Labor Day weekend, the numbers are expected to increase. Lilia Luciano has more.
The surging Delta variant and the CDC’s recommendation that the unvaccinated avoid travel have caused many travelers to rethink their plans for Labor Day. Nancy Chen takes a look.
Top health officials told the Biden administration that regulators need more data on Moderna’s COVID booster shot before signing off on it, limiting who may initially be able to receive a booster later this month.
As students return to school, doctors are worried about rising COVID cases among children. More than 200,000 pediatric cases were reported nationwide last week. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
A federal bankruptcy judge gave conditional approval to a settlement involving Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. The company is blamed for helping fuel the opioid crisis. Anna Werner has more on the backlash.
As protests over mask mandates in school persist, more than 100,000 Americans are hospitalized due to COVID. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The U.S. is averaging 156,000 new COVID cases daily. Meanwhile, the South is battling the worst of the Delta surge, with ICU beds rapidly running out. Lilia Luciano takes a look.
Several maternity ward nurses at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Illinois are coincidentally pregnant and expecting around the same time. The nurses are now helping each other deliver their babies, further strengthening their bond. Adriana Diaz reports.
An alarming study reports that the Delta variant can double the risk of hospitalizations for those who are unvaccinated. This comes as the U.S. is averaging about 150,000 new COVID infections each day. Lilia Luciano reports.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted dozens of rescues in the Tampa area after Hurricane Milton dumped heavy rain on the region. In Clearwater, Florida, hundreds of first responders were using highwater vehicles and boats to rescue families trapped in an apartment complex. Vladimir Duthiers and Jonathan Vigliotti report.
As Helene bore down on the mountains of North Carolina, an Asheville radio station helped coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with resources.
A CBS News crew on Thursday was surveying the destruction left behind by Hurricane Milton in a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a dog was found in the debris of a home. Lulu, a small Shih Tzu, survived Milton, but her owners died. Morgan Raynor has more.
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, it knocked out cell phone service in some areas, forcing many residents to depend on the radio for communication and information. For days, WWNC AM radio host Mark Starling and his producer, Tank Spencer, served as a proxy dispatch service, helping to coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with nearby resources. Skyler Henry has more.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when authorities said a mechanical issue occurred involving an elevator in the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a tourist attraction near Colorado Springs. Another 12 people remained stranded underground in the mine. Carter Evans has the latest.
More than 2.6 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
At least two workers at a Houston-area oil refinery were killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at the plant, setting off urgent warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors before authorities determined the public wasn't in danger.
Harris fielded questions at a Univision town hall about immigration, the economy and healthcare — all issues that polls suggest are critical to the Latino voting bloc.
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler around 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
The 401(k) is the most popular retirement plan in America, but many workers make a repeated mistake that can cost them.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
Harris fielded questions at a Univision town hall about immigration, the economy and healthcare — all issues that polls suggest are critical to the Latino voting bloc.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
The veteran Washington Post reporter's latest book delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine Russia's war against Ukraine, and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
Rizo-López Foods can no longer manufacture and distribute cheese and other dairy products, Justice Department says.
Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared last year after she traveled to east Ukraine for a report.
A Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied West Bank says he's been kept off his land for a year. For others, it's been much worse.
Prince William and Princess Catherine carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate's chemotherapy.
The United Nations mission in southern Lebanon, where Israel is battling Iran-backed Hezbollah, says Israeli forces have fired on international peacekeepers.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom, creator and star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," returns with her new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Special." Bloom opens up about the challenges of her daughter's birth and the loss of her writing partner during the pandemic.
Rock band Cage the Elephant recently celebrated one billion Spotify streams for "Cigarette Daydreams" and wrapped their largest tour to date, including a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. In an interview with Anthony Mason, the Shultz brothers talk about the challenges that shaped their latest album, "Neon Pill."
In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes
Taylor Tomlinson opens up about her new comedy tour, "Save Me," which tackles personal topics like growing up in church.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
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.
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer spoke to reporters after a court hearing in the federal case against the disgraced music mogul. A court date has been set for May 5, 2025.
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
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A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter. (Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Arizona is one of the seven battleground states that will help determine the result of the 2024 presidential election. The state's Senate race could also determine the balance of power in Congress and a ballot measure will decide the state's abortion laws. Arizona Republic national political reporter Ron Hansen joins CBS News to discuss Arizonans' top issues.
Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing Harris of "politicizing" the hurricane disaster recovery. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on Harris' campaign and the politics of disaster relief.
Hurricane Milton caused catastrophic floods in Florida, causing several deaths and leaving over 3 million residents without power. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Orlando.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy charges has been set for May 2025. Combs pleaded not guilty in September to charges that he abused and exploited multiple victims. CBS New York reporter Alice Gainer has more details.