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Florida counties impose curfews as coronavirus cases spike; New York man paints portraits of frontline workers as tribute.
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Moderna coronavirus vaccine begins phase 3 trial with 30,000 participants; Calls grow to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in John Lewis' honor
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Hurricane Sally threatens millions along the Gulf Coast; Connecticut teen saves mother, three children from burning car.
DOJ investigates wastewater in Alabama county
People living in Lowndes County, Alabama, have gotten sick with hookworm and other illnesses because of poor wastewater treatment systems. Now, the Department of Justice is investigating the county and the state to find out whether health departments have discriminated against Black residents. Kim Chandler, a reporter with The Associated Press, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Body of missing University of Alabama student found in river, police say
Garrett Walker, 20, disappeared early Sunday morning.
Alabama man executed 30 years after killing woman in a cemetery
Willie Smith's lawyers had argued the execution should be blocked on grounds that Smith had an intellectual disability.
Calls grow to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge after John Lewis
The body of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis was carried across Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge over the weekend. Now, there's a push to rename the bridge in his honor, but even Lewis himself felt that would be a bridge too far. Michelle Miller reports.
John Lewis lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Civil rights icon John Lewis was honored with a hero's farewell in Washington, D.C. It was the final trip to Capitol Hill where he served for more than 30 years, and all along the journey there were reminders of the historic legacy he leaves behind. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Reporter's Notebook: Remembering John Lewis
In 1965, then 25-year-old John Lewis helped lead a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. It marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. CBS News reporter Bill Plante was there to bear witness. He was 27-years-old. Five decades later, Plante returned to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to mark the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." Plante, who has since retired, looks back at his reporter's notebook to remember Lewis.
States across the South brace for severe weather
There are severe weather alerts across the South, where more than 70 million people could be affected. States such as Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi could experience dangerous tornadoes this Easter Sunday.
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Bloomberg drops out as Biden and Sanders soar; Major congressional races in Alabama and Texas
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2020 Democrats face off in Los Angeles; Baby fever heats up Alabama fire department
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Outbreak of tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma; Wrongfully convicted man to receive $1.5 million.
City issues warning as alligators "set up shop" in populated areas
Alligators have been reported in parking lots on the causeway that crosses Mobile Bay and along heavily traveled U.S. 98 i
4 people killed, dozens stranded in Alabama floods
The Hoover Fire Department wrote on Facebook that the city saw "unprecedented intense rainfall that caused flash flooding in numerous areas" on Wednesday.
Schools struggle to provide food for students
Supply chain issues and labor shortages are having an impact on school lunches across the U.S. Teachers in Alabama are spending their own money to feed students. Mark Strassmann reports.
Schools struggle to feed students amid supply chain issues
Some staff members are making grocery runs themselves so that schools can feed students.
Three friends, all business school professors, took a road trip from Alabama to Idaho to find out what Wall Street could learn from Main Street
Three friends, all business school professors, took a road trip from Alabama to Idaho to find out what Wall Street could learn from Main Street. Two of them join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss their new book.
Formal remembrance of Rep. John Lewis begins
Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis died last week at age of 80. Lewis was a leader of the freedom riders, and a protege of Martin Luther King Junior. He often faced arrest and violence during his fight against racial segregation. Lewis's body left Atlanta Saturday morning, and is now on its way to Alabama. Michelle Miller reports from Selma.
Civil rights icon John Lewis remembered
Congressman John Lewis, a leader of the Freedom Riders who would go on to be a prominent leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died last week at age 80. A week-long celebration of Lewis begins in Alabama.
Man dies after 43 hospitals turned him away in COVID surge, family says
Ray DeMonia died in a Mississippi hospital three days before his birthday — about 200 miles away from home.
More flooding in the forecast as Ida moves inland
Ida is weakening and heading north, bringing the threat of dangerous flash flooding along with it.
Coast Guard prepares for Ida rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as COVID cases surge
Hospitals in Alabam have run out of intensive care unit beds as coronavirus cases spike across the state.
Rob Gronkowski surprises football player
Only on "CBS This Morning," NFL star Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprises Alabama football player Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry with a "USA Today High School Sports Award".
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.