As U.S. faces 1 million COVID deaths, tragic toll reaches far beyond
The White House announced that flags would fly at half-staff to commemorate the tragic milestone.
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North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
The new deaths and cases, which were from Friday, increased total numbers to 27 deaths and 524,440 illnesses amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
Risk of future COVID surges
White House officials warn that the U.S. could see 100 million new COVID-19 cases in the fall and winter months if Congress fails to increase federal funding to fight the pandemic. Dr. Celine Gounder, senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 15, 2022
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Meet the man who memorializes COVID victims nearly every day
Since its start in 2020, "Faces of COVID" has featured more than 7,000 faces.
North Korea reports 6 deaths from apparent "explosive" COVID outbreak
A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.
China defends "zero-COVID" strategy
China is doubling down on its "zero-COVID" strategy that's forcing millions to stay isolated in their homes. Lawrence Gostin, a professor at Georgetown University, Founding O'Neill Chair in Global Health Law, and director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law spoke with CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero about how China is handling the pandemic.
Biden marks "tragic milestone" of 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19
The president said the world is "at a new stage in fighting this pandemic, facing an evolving set of challenges."
White House marks 1 million COVID deaths
President Joe Biden is ordering flags to fly at half-staff as the White House marks 1 million COVID-related deaths in the U.S. He's also calling on Congress to pass the stalled $10 billion COVID package. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from Washington.
Reflecting on the lives that were lost to COVID-19
The U.S. is facing the tragic milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths this week.
Biden to mark 1 million deaths from COVID
President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to commemorate the 1 million victims of the virus in the U.S. According to the World Health Organization, it's the highest single death toll officially recorded by any country. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. surpasses 1 million COVID deaths
The U.S. has just hit a sobering milestone: 1 million COVID-related deaths. Here's how the nation got here.
A look back on lives lost to COVID
One million people have died of the coronavirus in the United States. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud reflects on just some of the lives lost.
Biden commemorates 1 million COVID-19 deaths
President Joe Biden commemorated the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19 on Thursday in an address to the second Global COVID Summit, marking a "tragic milestone" and urging Congress to pass more funding for COVID-19 relief efforts. Watch his remarks.
COVID deaths in U.S. reach 1 million
The United States has surpassed 1 million deaths to COVID-19. President Biden is set to address the nation Thursday and co-host the second annual COVID-19 summit to encourage world leaders to invest in vaccination and testing efforts. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
North Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case
North Korea had previously claimed a perfect record in keeping out COVID-19, a claim widely doubted by outside experts.
Why some of Biden's top doctors are wearing masks in "low" COVID areas
The CDC director said she has been "masking more" because of upcoming events she did not want to miss.
How to avoid getting duped by insurance as travel season nears
CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg said travel insurance was the top complaint among travelers during the pandemic.
Investigation into vaccine manufacturer
A congressional report reveals Emergent Biosolutions discarded or destroyed the materials for almost 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and hid the evidence from government inspectors. Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the findings of her committee's investigation into the government contractor. She also discusses the impact this has on Americans, especially as Congress has yet to approve supplemental funding for COVID-19.
Researchers testing light technology that could protect against the next pandemic
Researchers are testing whether Far UV-C light can make indoor air safer.
U.S. nears 1 million COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. is close to seeing 1 million COVID-related deaths as the pandemic enters yet another phase. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the president, joined CBS News to discuss this grim milestone and the possibility of the country entering an endemic phase with the virus.
5/9: Red and Blue
Biden signs bill to streamline Ukraine aid; Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses Trump and the GOP
Travelers on Lufthansa flight allege racism against Jewish passengers
They claim all passengers who looked Jewish weren't allowed to board a connecting flight after a few Jewish passengers refused to put on masks.
China's COVID lockdowns hit economy
China's strict COVID-19 lockdowns in cities including the financial hub of Shanghai have led to a sharp decrease in economic activity and a slowdown in exports. Jörg Wuttke, president of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact across Europe.
California lawmaker proposes bill to help kids who have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19
More than 1 out of every 360 kids lost a parent or other in-home caregiver to COVID-19.
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.