Americans celebrate freedom from COVID-19
CBS News senior correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on America's birthday and where we are as a country in terms of gaining our freedom from the virus.
CBS News senior correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on America's birthday and where we are as a country in terms of gaining our freedom from the virus.
Today on "Face the Nation," Americans are celebrating their freedom, but it is too soon to declare independence from COVID-19?
"Sunday Morning" dishes up a slice of Americana: pie, as sweet and diverse as these 50 United States. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with Stacey Mei Yan Fong (whose "50 Pies/50 States" project has created edible tributes to the nation), and with Sarah Sanneh (proprietor of the Brooklyn restaurant Pies 'n' Thighs) about the perfect pie for the Fourth of July.
Roughly 48 million Americans are expected to travel in some form this Fourth of July weekend. The spike in travel demand, however, is causing airport delays and pumping up gas prices. Lilia Luciano has more.
Communities across the country are preparing for large celebrations and gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. But some health experts are expressing concern about new COVID infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. And while more Americans are getting their vaccines, the U.S. will miss a goal set by the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, then Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss ways to stay safe.
Americans are hitting the road with renewed urgency this Fourth of July weekend. More than 43 million people are expected to take some kind of road trip, despite sky-high gasoline prices, as COVID restrictions are lifted. 3.5 million others are expected to catch a flight. Elise Preston has the details.
Concerns are mounting over the Delta variant as the U.S. prepares for July 4 celebrations. Experts are particularly worried about areas with low vaccination rates, and as Janet Shamlian reports, many of those are in the South. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Gas prices have hit a 7-year high and rental cars are selling out across the country. Meanwhile, airports and airlines are short staffed as travelers take off for the holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports and WBZ meteorologist Jacob Wycoff joins CBSN for the holiday weekend weather forecast.
Health officials are making another plea for people to get vaccinated as the Delta variant spreads. Janet Shamlian shares more.
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the July 4 weekend forecast and what to expect from Hurricane Elsa.
Nearly 50 million Americans are expected to travel over the July 4 weekend, making it the busiest travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Errol Barnett has more.
More than 47 million people are expected to travel over the July Fourth holiday weekend, up 164% compared to 2020. Consumers can expect long waits at airports and higher prices at the gas pump. Dina Demetrius reports from Los Angeles.
In a rare example of partisan unity, Republicans, Democrats and independents agree.
Most will also watch a fireworks display, though not necessarily in person.
President Biden announced Friday that the U.S. reached a new milestone in administering 300 million shots in 150 days. However, the president's goal of getting 70% of Americans vaccinated by July 4 will likely fall short. Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden heads to Europe for first foreign trip; France giving U.S. special gift for July 4
President Biden set a new target of having 160 million U.S. adults fully vaccinated and 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4, ramping up efforts to reach rural areas and communities where the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations has lagged. Watch his remarks from the White House and read more here.
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments on COVID-19 across the country.
President Trump held a Fourth of July celebration on the White House South Lawn one day after attending an event at Mt. Rushmore. This year's celebration is a massive scale back from last year's event, which featured military vehicles and flyovers. Nikole Killion reports.
As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, there has been a surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the country. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss how Americans can safely celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Mr. Trump spent a portion of his speech blaming China for the coronavirus pandemic and attacking the media for "falsely" labeling their opponents racist and condemning "patriotic citizens."
Cook, musician, pilot and author Matt Moore speaks to Jeff Glor for a special July 4 edition of "The Dish." Moore's last book, "Serial Griller," take a trip across America to taste the best barbecue the country has to offer.
The signers of the Declaration of Independence knew the risk they were taking by adding their names to the document -- considered treason against British rule. Yet one name may not be as well-known as the others, that of printer Mary Katherine Goddard. Dana Jacobson looks into Goddard's life and the little-known role she played in preserving the birth of the United States.
While fireworks displays around the country have been called off over coronavirus concerns, some Americans have taken it upon themselves to create their own celebrations, using backyard fireworks -- often imported from China. Ramy Inocencio speaks to the person responsible for purchasing for Phantom Fireworks, who says their business would "cease to exist" without China's production.
Independence Day 2020 will be marked, in part, by protests across the nation focused on police brutality and racism. Though the movement is recent, ongoing demands for fairness, justice and equality are as old as the country itself. Michelle Miller takes a look at protests through history and where those movements have taken the U.S.
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
Russia said it was working to repel a Ukrainian drone attack on Toropets, where there's a major military depot, as explosions lit up the night.
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report says.
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.
Vermont State Police identified the victims as Brian Crossman, 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and "fake heiress," has hit the dancefloor on "Dancing With the Stars" wearing a featherweight - and very sparkly - ankle monitor.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, fly through this airport for a more satisfying trip.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
Guardrails and barriers, typically tested against vehicles weighing around 5,000 pounds, are now being challenged by electric vehicles that often weigh more.
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.
Detroit automaker's U.S. customers will be able to buy GM-approved NACS DC adapter through vehicle brand's mobile apps.
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, fly through this airport for a more satisfying trip.
As the cost of homeownership increases, more young adults are turning to co-buying homes with friends or moving into multi-generational households.
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report says.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
One rural North Carolina county is on track to be among the first where a hospital reopens owing to a new federal hospital classification meant to help save small, struggling facilities.
The German tourist was sailing in a British catamaran in the Atlantic when the shark struck.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Marechal has told a court that Dominique Pelicot supplied him with tranquilisers and convinced him to abuse his own wife.
Oscar-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry told "CBS Mornings" he often feels villains are misunderstood, which is why his role in "Transformers One" was important to him.
Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee Brian Tyree Henry opens up about voicing young Megatron in "Transformers One" and shares his thoughts on villains.
Sportswriter Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, "Why We Love Football," where he explores 100 unforgettable moments in football history, including David Tyree's legendary "Helmet Catch."
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the charges in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and what to expect in the trial.
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision.
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Vermont State Police identified the victims as Brian Crossman, 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft.
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Marechal has told a court that Dominique Pelicot supplied him with tranquilisers and convinced him to abuse his own wife.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the charges in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and what to expect in the trial.
In New York, a judge ruled Sean "Diddy" Combs must remain in jail as he awaits his trial. The music mogul is facing a wide range of charges, including the alleged serial abuse of women, a federal indictment unsealed on Tuesday revealed.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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?
Convicted fraudster Anna Sorokin made her debut on "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday night with a sparkling accessory: her decorated ankle monitor. Sorokin was convicted in 2019 of theft of services and grand larceny after she pretended to be a wealthy socialite named Anna Delvey.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. was not involved with and did not have advance knowledge of the alleged exploding pager attacks against Hezbollah that have killed at least 12 people. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating letters filled with white powder that were sent to state election officials across the country. Election offices in at least 11 states confirmed they got the suspicious mail, but so far none of the powder has turned out to be dangerous. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time in four years, but how big could the cut be? CBS News contributor Javier David has a preview of the decision.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded with Congress up against an October 1 deadline to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. NPR congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales joined CBS News to discuss the situation on Capitol Hill.