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Governor Andrew Cuomo faces growing calls to resign; Missouri working to combat surge in COVID-19 cases
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State lawmakers rally in D.C. for voting rights
More than 100 state legislators from over 20 states have joined activists in Washington pushing for voting reform legislation. Representative Anna Eskamani of Florida was one of the lawmakers rallying on Capitol Hill. She joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
U.S. to continue Title 42 migrant expulsions
The Biden administration says it will continue using a Trump-era policy to expel migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the U.S., citing concerns over the coronavirus Delta variant. Meanwhile, a federal watchdog is now investigating allegations of abuse at an army base used to house migrant children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Housing advocate on eviction ban
As the White House prepares to roll out another moratorium on evictions, billions of dollars of federal rental assistance funds remain unspent. Shamus Roller, executive director of the National Housing Law Project, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss some of the challenges that are delaying the dispersal of federal aid to Americans in need and how the government is trying to buy renters more time.
White House announces new eviction ban
The White House says a new moratorium on evictions will be put into effect for parts of the country with higher case counts of COVID-19. It follows days of protest by progressive Democrats who camped outside the U.S. Capitol after the CDC's moratorium was allowed to expire over the weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene, and Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the White House's reaction to sexual harassment claims against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Delta variant fueling COVID infections
As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, places across the country are enacting vaccine requirements as the country deals with another surge in COVID-19 cases. Then, Dr. Jodie Dionne, an associate professor in the division of infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the cases they are seeing in that region.
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri is one of the handful of states seeing a surge in COVID cases. Doctors say the upswing in hospitalizations and deaths are both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports from Springfield, Missouri.
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Seventy percent of U.S. adults have had at least one COVID vaccine dose; Police respond to shooting scene in Tennessee
New York City struggles to manage homeless crisis
New York City is trying to manage its homeless crisis less than one month before the state's eviction moratorium is set to expire. Since May, city cleanup crews have removed dozens of homeless encampments in an effort to push people off the streets and into shelters. New York Times metro reporter Andy Newman joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Southeast to be hardest-hit region for evictions
Advocates say millions of Americans are at risk of eviction after a moratorium issued by the CDC was allowed to expire Saturday. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a look at which states will be the most impacted, and what measures lawmakers are proposing in order to bring back the protections.
Family urges vaccinations after son's death
Christy Carpenter and her daughter Cayla are encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine after their 28-year-old unvaccinated son and brother lost his battle against the deadly virus. The whole family was unvaccinated in March when they all became infected. Curt Carpenter died after being on a ventilator for 51 days. Christy and Cayla joined CBSN to share his story.
Danny Meyer talks vaccine policy
Danny Meyer discusses his new policy that will require employees and customers who dine indoors at his restaurants to show proof they're fully vaccinated.
U.S. surgeon general on breakthrough cases
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss delta concerns as a new CDC study found vaccinated people made up 74% of cases in a beach town outbreak in Massachusetts.
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri, among the states with the lowest vaccination rates, is now seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. As hospitalizations and deaths rise, doctors say the upswing is both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Inside Michael Lewis' new book
In his new book, Michael Lewis profiles people who tried to sound the alarm about COVID-19 as officials failed to act. John Dickerson reports
8/1/2021: Ingenuity and Perseverance, Darren Walker, The Premonition
Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars; Darren Walker speaks with Lesley Stahl; Early pandemic spotters at the center of Michael Lewis' new book, "The Premonition"
Gottlieb: Vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the "original premise behind these vaccines" to reduce deaths and serious disease is "still fully intact."
Israeli health chief on COVID-19 booster shots
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, the director of Israel's Public Health Services, says officials saw evidence of "waning immunity" among those who were vaccinated earlier.
Delta variant drives surge in COVID cases worldwide
CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports that the World Health Organization says if vaccine inequity persists, the world’s poorest countries will suffer the most, with many not expecting to get the COVID-19 vaccine until 2023.
Kashkari says Delta variant could become a "drag on our economic recovery"
Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says the spread of the Delta variant is "creating a lot of caution" that could threaten the recovery of the labor market.
Face The Nation: Kashkari, Alroy-Preis, Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Delta variant's effect on the economy, worldwide COVID vaccines, and Israel's booster shots.
Fauci: Unvaccinated are "propagating this outbreak"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the spread of the Delta variant has "magnified the problem," with tens of millions of Americans still unvaccinated.
Daily COVID cases now higher than this time last summer
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports that as COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rise, fear is a motivating factor, with vaccination rates up 30% nationally.
8/1: Fauci, Manchin, Kashkari, Alroy-Preis, Gottlieb
This week on "Face the Nation," U.S. health officials say the war against COVID-19 has changed and the U.S. is back at the #1 spot of the highest number of new infections around the world.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," August 1
Today on "Face the Nation," U.S. health officials say the war against COVID-19 has changed and the U.S. is back at the #1 spot of the highest number of new infections around the world.
Dockworkers go on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports
Thousands of dockworkers walked off the job at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts seeking higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate is tonight. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Helene death toll tops 130 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Georgia's abortion ban ruled unconstitutional
The ruling means abortions will be permitted until later in pregnancies.
How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
DNC trolls Trump, Vance with digital projections on NYC's Trump Tower
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
More than 20 feared dead in school bus fire in Thailand
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
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How to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
Harris courts Latinos with health care-focused ads slamming Trump
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
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Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf Coast ports
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
What are Tim Walz's economic policies? Here's a look at his record.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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How to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
Harris courts Latinos with health care-focused ads slamming Trump
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
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Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Home hospice care in the spotlight as Jimmy Carter turns 100
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
The biggest health risks from Hurricane Helene flooding
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
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.
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More than 20 feared dead in school bus fire in Thailand
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
Shigeru Ishiba elected as Japan's next prime minister by Parliament
Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's prime minister to replace Fumio Kishida, whose administration was rocked by scandals.
Same-sex foster parents raising flamingo chick at San Diego Zoo
Dads are on duty at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where a pair of flamingo foster parents are raising a chick together.
Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
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From the archives: Kris Kristofferson
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at age 88. In this "Sunday Morning" interview originally broadcast on February 5, 2006, Kristofferson talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his remarkable road to fame – from writing a hit for Johnny Cash, to first hearing a recording of Janis Joplin singing his song "Me and Bobby McGee" after her death, to sharing a bathtub with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born.
Gloria Estefan on how $42 million commitment to end paralysis began
After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message," and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
Gloria Estefan on mission to cure paralysis
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
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Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The science of how planes remain in the air
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
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.
Expert on how AI is manipulating reality
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Trump golf course plot not guilty plea
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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Inside Jimmy Carter's office | 60 Minutes
Former President Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old today. Back in 2010, Carter showed Lesley Stahl around his home for a 60 Minutes profile and told her how he filled out his days.
Masdar City: Pioneering Abu Dhabi’s Vision for a Sustainable and Diversified Economy
Masdar City is driving Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and sustainable future. As a free zone and real estate developer, the City is a global hub for innovation, attracting industry leaders in energy, life sciences, agri-tech, space tech, mobility, and AI.
Al Madinah: A Smart, Sustainable City without equal
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority leads the way for the city’s future with a focus on sustainable, human-centric development, enhancing quality of life while preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient city.
Spotlight on hospice as Jimmy Carter turns 100
He's already the oldest former president in the U.S. but tomorrow, Jimmy Carter will make more history when he turns 100. For the last 19 months, the 39th president has been in home hospice care. In "Eye on America," Dr. Jon LaPook examines how home hospice is evolving to serve America's growing elderly population.
Dockworker strike would have major economic impact
A dockworker strike is threatening America's Atlantic ports, and if you're looking for a safe harbor, there may not be one. If the walkout goes on for more than a few days, consumers could start feeling the impact. Kris Van Cleave reports.