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Trump not halting rallies over coronavirus

The Trump administration is working to meet the surging demand for coronavirus test kits as the number of confirmed cases spreads across 29 states. While the CDC and U.S. health officials work to inform the public and urge caution, President Trump touted the $8.3 billion Congress recently allocated to combat the virus. Mr. Trump said he has no plans to stop campaign rallies despite warnings about gathering in crowded areas, particularly for the elderly. Weijia Jiang shares further details on the White House response.

Mar 7, 2020
02:55

Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of California

Coronavirus updates: 21 people test positive on cruise ship

The Trump administration has come under pressure over America's late-to-the-game roll out of wide-scale testing for the new COVID-19 disease.

Mar 7, 2020

Trump downplays number of U.S. coronavirus cases

President Trump downplayed the number of U.S. coronavirus cases during his visit to CDC headquarters. Paula Reid reports.

Mar 6, 2020
02:27

Coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 worldwide

As coronavirus cases top 101,000 worldwide, at least 260 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. Jamie Yuccas reports.

Mar 6, 2020
03:42

3/6: CBS Evening News

Health officials weigh in on airline travel risks; Man dies years after young girl's friendship saved him.

Mar 6, 2020
20:08

An illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depicts the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Government promises 4 million coronavirus tests by next week. What comes next?

The government has raced to distribute tests after an initial delay.

Mar 6, 2020

Gotta make sure germs have a zero chance

10 songs you can wash your hands to

To prevent the spread of coronavirus, the CDC recommends washing your hands for 20 seconds — or the same amount of time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.

Mar 6, 2020

Members Of Coronavirus Task Force Hold Press Briefing At The White House

Coronavirus Task Force members address the need for more tests

There have been 12 deaths in the United States — 11 in Washington state and one in California.

Mar 6, 2020

Doctor on coronavirus facts and precautions

Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to provide tips and dispel myths as Americans begin to feel the effects of the global coronavirus crisis. Narula shares critical information about the illness and what you can do to protect yourself.

Mar 6, 2020
01:37

Coronavirus: What you need to know

As the coronavirus spreads in the U.S., “CBS This Morning” brought together a panel of health experts to answer your questions. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Tara Narula, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota Michael Osterholm and respiratory specialist Dr. Vin Gupta explain the most pressing questions surrounding the coronavirus.

Mar 6, 2020
09:51

Trump compares coronavirus test to Ukraine phone call

At the CDC Friday, he said, "The tests are all perfect, like the letter — was perfect. The transcription was perfect. This was not as perfect as that, but it'll be good."

Mar 6, 2020

Coronavirus' impact on the U.S. economy

Coronavirus quarantines in China have had a significant impact on the global economy. In Los Angeles, where 40% of all shipped imports enter the country at the U.S.' largest port, traffic is slowing down and affecting job earnings as factory shutdowns are taking a toll on the supply chain. Everything from the automotive industry to the toy industry are taking a hit. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how U.S. consumers could feel the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Mar 6, 2020
04:29

What else can the U.S. do about coronavirus?

Some countries around the world are closing schools and, in extreme cases like China, implementing mass quarantines in an effort to contain the coronavirus. Amid accusations the federal government may not be doing enough to contain its spread, Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to share what she thinks the U.S. can learn from other countries about controlling the coronavirus.

Mar 6, 2020
01:40

A look at the global coronavirus impact

Coronavirus outbreaks have affected 84 countries around the globe, with 21 states in the U.S. seeing confirmed cases. The virus has killed over 3,300 people, but more than 55,000 patients who were infected have since recovered. CBS News has correspondents in Japan, Italy, and here in the U.S. to talk about how coronavirus is impacting the world.

Mar 6, 2020
08:04

Consumers face coronavirus price-gouging

As fears over the coronavirus grow, people are frantically buying up supplies and leaving store shelves empty. Prices are also sky-rocketing online as demand grows, such as two large bottles of Purell hand sanitizer on sale for nearly $300 on Amazon. The same size normally sells for about $9 a bottle. An Amazon spokesperson says the company does not allow price gouging and it has "recently blocked or removed tens of thousands of offers." Anna Werner reports from a pharmacy in Manhattan on how coronavirus price gouging is affecting consumers.

Mar 6, 2020
04:24

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Government accused of late coronavirus action

The U.S. government is getting criticism in the race to respond to the coronavirus crisis. The CDC is accused of botching the initial rollout of testing kits and not getting more Americans tested for coronavirus sooner. Ben Tracy reports from Washington D.C. where federal officials are scrambling to contain potential outbreaks.

Mar 6, 2020
02:48

Trump criticized for saying people with coronavirus "go to work"

Mr. Trump later claimed "I NEVER said people that are feeling sick should go to work," calling it "just more Fake News."

Mar 5, 2020

No, you won't contract coronavirus from a package

Don't worry, experts say — that package you ordered from overseas is safe.

Mar 5, 2020

Researchers Work On Developing Test For Coronavirus At Hackensack Meridian's Center For Discovery and Innovation

California reports first death, United States death toll now 11

China has reined in the virus, but the dramatic spread in at least 4 other nations, including the U.S., highlights the limited understanding of the disease.

Mar 5, 2020

Military officers stand outside Duomo cathedral in Milan

Italy shuts down all schools nationwide due to coronavirus

Italy has been the hardest-hit country in Europe, with more than 3,000 cases reported.

Mar 4, 2020

Facebook gives WHO free ad space to fight coronavirus misinformation

Facebook is focused on "stopping hoaxes and harmful misinformation."

Mar 4, 2020

Coronavirus test kit delay pushes hospitals to make their own

At a hospital in between New York City's international airports, health care workers are preparing for a potential surge of coronavirus patients.

Mar 4, 2020

CDC expected to produce more coronavirus test kits

There’s a growing concern that thousands of Americans may have been exposed to the coronavirus but have not been tested due to a shortage of test kits. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

Mar 3, 2020
02:22

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Coronavirus death toll rises in U.S.

In the U.S. at least 9 people have died from the coronavirus. Health officials are sending a dire warning about coronavirus hot spots. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Mar 3, 2020
02:49

Texas woman may have exposed a dozen others to coronavirus

Local and state officials expressed concerns over the patient's initial release.

Mar 2, 2020

Hurricane Helene Causes Massive Flooding Across Swath Of Western North Carolina

Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation

Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.

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Israel confirms death of another Hezbollah commander, strikes targets in Yemen

Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."

updated 10M ago

What WNBA rookies, veterans are bringing to league as interest spikes

Basketball fans are packing the stands and tuning in as interest in the WNBA grows.

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How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate

Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.

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Florida home hurricane damage reports changed, whistleblowers say

A family expected a large insurance payout after Hurricane Ian devastated their Florida home. Then the check came, and questions about allegedly shortchanged homeowners came with it.

4H ago

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.

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FEMA administrator on N.C. flooding: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared"

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.

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Primanti Brothers denies claim Vance was "banned" from entering

After some initial confusion, Vance was permitted to enter and encouraged people to support a small business.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.

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Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation

Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.

updated 21M ago

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.

4H ago

SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.

4H ago

Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant

People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows and doors closed.

8H ago

How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate

Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.

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Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes

More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.

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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.

Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.

Sep 28

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Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs

Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.

Sep 27

Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

Sep 27

Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August

Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.

Sep 27

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California Governor Newsom signs bipartisan housing package and launches Prop 1 Homekey+ initiative in San Francisco

California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.

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How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate

Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.

8H ago

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan join Robert Costa.

10H ago

Larry Hogan says "neither one of the two candidates has earned my vote" in presidential race

The popular Republican governor, who served from 2015 to 2023, has Trump's endorsement. But Hogan said he won't be voting for the former president.

10H ago

Transcript: Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.

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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign

The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.

Sep 28

A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"

Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.

Sep 28

Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

Sep 27

USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak

Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.

Sep 27

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Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.

Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.

Sep 27

World

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Israel confirms death of another Hezbollah commander, strikes targets in Yemen

Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."

updated 9M ago

Austria's far-right Freedom Party heading for its first national election win

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of more than half the votes, put support for the Freedom Party at 29.2% and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People's Party at 26.3%.

10H ago

Pope Francis denounces military attacks that go "beyond morality"

Pope Francis, who didn't mention Israel by name and said he was speaking in general terms, said that "the defense must always be proportional to that attack."

11H ago

New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka

The record was broken in deafening fashion at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland.

13H ago

U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes

U.S. Central Command said two of the dead were senior militants affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria.

14H ago

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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.

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John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76

Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.

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Malcolm Gladwell on "Revenge of the Tipping Point"

Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong! The provocative Gladwell talks with correspondent David Pogue about why he's refused to change his approach, his work ethic, or his contrarianism.

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Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour: "We're having such a great time"

During a stop on their "Music of the Spheres" global tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland talk about their new album, the songwriting process, and their future playing together.

14H ago

Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour

Twenty-five years after their first hit record, Coldplay's current world tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," has earned more than a billion dollars and sold more than 10 million tickets. During a stop in Dublin, correspondent Anthony Mason catches up with Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland to talk about "Moon Music" (the band's tenth studio album), the songwriting process, and their future playing together.

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California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.

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In Finland, classes in recognizing fake news, disinformation

Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.

14H ago
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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.

Mar 28
03:27

Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Sep 28
01:51

Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push

Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.

Sep 26
04:13

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How climate change threatens plants, animals

In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.

Sep 28
20:00

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Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.

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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

Sep 27

How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together

Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.

Sep 26
05:25

Climate change views in Florida and Texas

Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.

Sep 26
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Crime

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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?

Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?

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Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation

Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."

21H ago

How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder

Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.

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Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money

Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."

Sep 28

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At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa

A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.

Sep 28

Space

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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.

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SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station

Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.

Sep 28

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SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission

Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.

Sep 28
01:46

Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station

A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty

Sep 27

2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission

The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.

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