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Worldwide death toll from COVID-19 top 5 million
A grim milestone was reached this week when the worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million. Elizabeth Palmer has more from London.
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A grim milestone was reached this week when the worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million. Elizabeth Palmer has more from London.
All 148,000 New York City school employees were required to get their vaccination by October 1, but some teachers continue to push back against the mandate and risk losing their jobs. Tom Hanson reports.
The Coast Guard has been deployed to clean up and rescue endangered wildlife after massive oil spill about 5 miles off the shore of Huntington Beach, California. Lilia Luciano is in Newport Beach with more.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser, says that "even if you are vaccinated and you’re in an indoor congregate setting, it just makes sense to wear a mask."
A quintessential part of Rome's skyline is at risk of being wiped out. Umbrella pine trees, which make up half of the city’s surface, are being eaten away by parasitic bugs known as pine tortoise scales. Chris Livesay has more on conservationists' efforts to preserve the iconic trees.
In the coming decades, rising sea levels due to climate change could dramatically impact the East and West Coasts of the United States. You might think the 10,000 miles of coastline along the five Great Lakes might be better protected from such effects. But as Ben Tracy reports from Marquette, Michigan, no place is truly untouched by our changing climate.
It took less than four months for the U.S. to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths.
Eight in 10 of the species studied had different movement or migration patterns than before the pandemic
Pharmaceutical company Merck says its experimental pill significantly reduces the effects of COVID-19 and plans to submit its findings to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization. CBS News researcher Max Bayer speaks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how this drug differs from those already in use.
Merck says clinical trials show its antiviral pill for COVID-19 can reduce hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the virus. Meanwhile, new data shows how hard the virus is hitting rural areas of the U.S. Dr. Ali Mokdad, chief strategy officer for Population Health at the University of Washington, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic, plus new research in the medical journal The Lancet about deaths at the hands of police.
In his first interview since withdrawing from the race, the president reflects on his decision to end his bid for reelection; and what he says is the importance of defeating Trump to protect democracy.
GOP VP nominee JD Vance responded to questions about comments by Trump that seemed to indicate an openness to restrictions on abortion pills.
This is Team USA's 8th straight gold medal in women's basketball.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a twice-elected Democratic governor of a red state, outlined how the party can focus on wooing back rural America.
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
Here's what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony will start, end in different time zones.
Police in Ferguson, Missouri, say an officer was critically injured during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
The exact aims of the operation remain unclear and Ukrainian military officials have adopted a policy of secrecy, presumably to ensure its success.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a twice-elected Democratic governor of a red state, outlined how the party can focus on wooing back rural America.
GOP VP nominee JD Vance responded to questions about comments by Trump that seemed to indicate an openness to restrictions on abortion pills.
Police in Ferguson, Missouri, say an officer was critically injured during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.
The comedian has had a long interest in growing his own corn, and he's not letting a little thing like lack of knowledge about gardening (or the ready availability of canned corn) get in his way.
In his first interview since withdrawing from the race, the president reflects on his decision to end his bid for reelection; and what he says is the importance of defeating Trump to protect democracy.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 11, 2024.
Susan Wojcicki served as CEO of YouTube for nine years before stepping down in February 2023.
Trump Media, the owner of Truth Social, has a market value of more than $5 billion despite shrinking sales and losses.
Wendy's brings bilingual capabilities to dozens of restaurants to better serve Spanish-speaking customers in Florida and Ohio.
Unsettled by this week's roller coaster in financial markets? Here's advice from top investment experts.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a twice-elected Democratic governor of a red state, outlined how the party can focus on wooing back rural America.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 11, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gen. Frank McKenzie (ret.), former commander for U.S. Central Command, that aired on Aug. 11, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 11, 2024.
GOP VP nominee JD Vance responded to questions about comments by Trump that seemed to indicate an openness to restrictions on abortion pills.
This post-meal activity, dubbed the #FartWalk by social media user @mairlynsmith, can help you feel better in more ways than one. Here's what a nutritionist says about the trend.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at new research that suggests popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help with other cravings.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Perrigo recalling a batch — or 16,500 cans — of powdered formula found to contain elevated levels of Vitamin D.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
Jennifer Valente defended her Olympic omnium title, earning her second gold of the week and ending the U.S. cycling team's best Summer Games in 40 years.
It was not immediately clear where he began his ascent but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
The exact aims of the operation remain unclear and Ukrainian military officials have adopted a policy of secrecy, presumably to ensure its success.
It's the first medal for the U.S. men since the team lost to Hungary in the final of the 2008 Olympics.
Zoë Kravitz has been an actress, producer, executive producer, and now, for the first time, a writer-director. She talks with correspondent Michelle Miller about coming from a family of celebrity performers; about her new film, the psychological thriller "Blink Twice," in which she directs her now-fiancé Channing Tatum; and about her attraction to stories of strong women.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
In 1959 an unknown named Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." Now, two-time Tony-winning star Sutton Foster is recreating the role of Princess Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate, in the new Broadway revival. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Burnett and Foster about the power of fairy tales – from the theatrical kind to real life.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
He's one of the biggest pop stars in the world, yet Post Malone's new album, "F-1 Trillion," features his duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton. Correspondent Anthony Mason visits Malone in Nashville to talk about his acceptance among country music fans; how he dealt with being called a "one-hit wonder" following his debut with the 2015 hip hop smash "White Iverson"; and how he recovered from a downward spiral that he experienced in the midst of his success.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including pioneering tech executive Susan Wojcicki, who was instrumental in the rise of Google and YouTube.
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
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.
"We're taking a waste product that's being produced by society and we're mining the gold from that waste product and starting to see the value in that finite resource," a mint official says.
A federal judge in Washington declared on Monday that Google has been operating as an illegal monopoly and violating antitrust laws. It's a victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Google for illegally paying about $26 billion in 2021 to companies to make Google the default search engine on phones and computers, shutting down rivals. Google and its parent company, Alphabet, plan to appeal the landmark ruling.
Correspondent Conor Knighton visits New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs – mysterious creatures that predate dinosaurs – whose very blood has proved vital to keeping humans healthy by helping detect bacterial endotoxins. He talks with environmentalists about the decline in the horseshoe crab population, and with researchers who are pushing the pharmaceutical industry to switch its use of horseshoe crab blood with a synthetic alternative used in medical testing.
A year ago, one of the deadliest wildfires in modern American history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. For several days, the fires damaged and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the historic downtown area of Lahaina and forced people to evacuate. Caleb Hopkins, a restauranteur in Hawai'i, joins CBS News to reflect on the past year.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades, there have been no federal protections. That soon could change, however. David Schechter explains.
No final decisions have been made and NASA remains hopeful ongoing tests will show the Starliner can safely return its crew to Earth.
Modern aircraft create "longer-lived planet-warming contrails" than older planes, a new study found.
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
Google, Facebook and Instagram provide clues to the mystery of Joey Comunale's disappearance.
A newly released collection of police video, 911 calls and emails from the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is providing more details about the massacre and botched police response. Omar Villafranca has more.
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada disputes the details of his July 25 arrest in a letter obtained by CBS News on Saturday.
The 2024 Perseid meteor shower is set to peak tonight. Here's what time you should look to the skies and where you can catch the August event.
It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.
NASA launched Boeing's Starliner two months ago on a one-week mission. However, the two astronauts are still aboard the International Space Station and NASA says officials can't agree if Starliner is safe to bring them home. A new plan could keep them there until February.
NASA is still trying to address problems with the Boeing Starliner capsule. The two astronauts aboard the vessel have been in space roughly seven weeks longer than expected. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with the latest.
The Boeing Starliner capsule crew remains at the International Space Station as NASA navigates issues with the spacecraft and considers alternatives to bring the astronauts home. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Senator JD Vance that aired on August 11, 2024.
We leave you this Sunday morning among horseshoe crabs at Gator Creek, near Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Videographer: Doug Jensen.
Zoë Kravitz has been an actress, producer, executive producer, and now, for the first time, a writer-director. She talks with correspondent Michelle Miller about coming from a family of celebrity performers; about her new film, the psychological thriller "Blink Twice," in which she directs her now-fiancé Channing Tatum; and about her attraction to stories of strong women.
Fifty years after Philippe Petit walked high above New York City between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the French high-wire walker marked the anniversary this week with another walk, high in the nave of New York's St. John the Divine Cathedral.
In 1959 an unknown named Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." Now, two-time Tony-winning star Sutton Foster is recreating the role of Princess Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate, in the new Broadway revival. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Burnett and Foster about the power of fairy tales – from the theatrical kind to real life.