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Florida breaks single-day COVID-19 death toll as hurricane looms; Students prepare for college after massive gift from businessman.
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States slow reopening measures as coronavirus cases spike; Baseball's Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary
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World Health Organization warns pandemic is “speeding up”; Teenager sketches doctors and nurses wearing PPE while being treated for coronavirus-linked disease
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Hurricane Sally threatens millions along the Gulf Coast; Connecticut teen saves mother, three children from burning car.
Disney lifts vaccine mandate for employees at Disney World
Florida law bars employers from requiring vaccinations, though Disney says 90% of its workers are already inoculated.
Judge clears the "Groveland Four" — 72 years after rape claim
A Florida judge has exonerated the "Groveland Four" — four Black men who were accused of attacking and raping a White teen at gunpoint in 1949.
Zac Stacy arrested days after alleged brutal attack on ex-girlfriend
The attack by the former NFL running back was caught on surveillance video and apparently happened with a child in the room. He'd been on the run since.
Lawsuit claims construction triggered deadly condo collapse
"The collapse was entirely preventable," says a lawsuit filed on behalf of Champlain Towers South victims and family members.
One man's journey taking kids fishing
William Dunn has taken thousands of kids out fishing over the last dozen years. He was inspired by time he spent with a young neighbor whose dad wasn't around and now has a goal far greater than catching fish. Janet Shamlian has the story.
Fiancée speaks out on husband-to-be's murder
A young Florida couple was planning for their wedding, but when the future groom went to the front door expecting the delivery of a custom-made engagement ring, he was met instead by an assassin. The investigation took a surprising turn when a tip led a detective to a meticulous murder plan found in a trash can. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joins CBSN to discuss.
Florida's DeSantis, other GOP states plan to sue over COVID mandate
The latest ruling from the Biden administration requires businesses with at least 100 employees to mandate COVID vaccines or weekly testing, but some Republicans say it's "unconstitutional."
Mangrove restoration may offer climate solution
Four years after Category 4 Hurricane Irma devastated the Florida Keys, volunteers are still cleaning up debris in the area. As part of the restoration efforts, they're planting baby mangroves, which are trees that sequester large amounts of greenhouse gases. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli visited the Keys for a closer look at the restoration efforts.
Doctor on vaccine mandates, COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 vaccine mandates continue to spark controversy across the country, with some New York City public workers protesting the requirements, while lawmakers in states like Florida and Texas take a stand against federal rules. Dr. Sujan Gogu, a family, sports and pain medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic and vaccine mandates.
Brian Laundrie's autopsy was "inconclusive," family attorney says
Laundrie's remains were discovered last week in a Florida wildlife reserve next to several of his belongings.
Death toll rises to 90 in Surfside collapse
Officials in Surfside, Florida, gave an update on recovery efforts at the ruins of the collapsed condo building. The confirmed death toll rose to 90 and 31 others are still unaccounted for.
Parkland shooter pleads guilty to 17 murders
More than three years after 17 students were killed in the Parkland school shooting, gunman Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in a Florida courtroom. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Family files lawsuit over 8-year-old’s arrest
Police body camera video, released this week, shows police officers in Florida arresting an 8-year-old boy with special needs at his school in 2018. The officers try to handcuff the boy, but his hands are too small. His family is now filing a lawsuit. The boy was charged with felony battery, but the case was later dropped. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Tropical Storm Isaias hits Florida coast
Tropical Storm Isaias is churning off Florida's east coast, after unleashing high winds and dangerous surf along the state's Atlantic coast. Now, the storm is heading north and could gain power on its way. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Hurricane Isaias moves toward East Coast
Hurricane Isaias is moving toward the Bahamas and in the direction of Florida, with possible land fall expected around the Outer Banks of North Carolina Tuesday. The system is then expected to move up the East Coast and potentially even affect the cities of Philadelphia and New York. Lonnie Quinn breaks down what to expect as the hurricane makes its way for the East Coast.
U.S. tops 150,000 coronavirus deaths
In the past week, more than a quarter of the U.S. reported a record number of new COVID-19 deaths, and 14 states hit record highs for new cases. There is now a concern about the virus traveling back north. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. surpasses 4 million coronavirus cases
ICU beds are filling up at an alarming rate at California's Riverside Community Hospital as the state is reporting a new record of coronavirus cases and deaths. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.
Trump calls off GOP convention in Jacksonville
President Trump says he is canceling the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention, citing what he called a "flare-up" of coronavirus cases in Florida. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
FBI: Apparent human remains found in Laundrie search
The FBI said apparent human remains were found near some of Brian Laundrie's personal belongings in a Florida reserve on Wednesday morning. The agency will likely be on scene for several days as the investigation continues. Watch Michael McPherson, special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, speak to reporters.
Debate rages over reopening Florida schools
The debate over reopening schools amid a surge of new coronavirus cases continues in Florida. Parents are pushing for schools to reopen in the fall, but the Florida Educators Association is suing to stop Governor Ron DeSantis' order for schools to reopen next month. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Some Florida hospitals reach ICU capacity
At least 53 hospitals in Florida have reached ICU capacity as coronavirus cases and hospitalization surge. Meanwhile, protests are happening nationwide on whether to reopen schools this fall. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Legal experts see a dangerous precedent in crackdown on Charlie Kirk criticism
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
CDC's vaccine advisory panel votes on measles shot
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Thursday to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B and measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccines for children.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow President Trump to fire Lisa Cook from her position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Trump says Putin has "really let me down" as he wraps up U.K. visit
Trump's visit to Britain moved from royal spectacle to politics on day 2, as he and the U.K.'s Keir Starmer discussed the Gaza and Ukraine wars and other issues.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt the show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan kids, saying justification "crumbled"
Judge Timothy Kelly wrote that the administration's argument that it was trying to reunite a group of Guatemalan kids with family members "crumbled like a house of cards."
Nvidia announces $5 billion investment in Intel along with collaboration
The two companies will team up to work on custom data centers as well as PC products.
New York officials among dozens arrested at anti-ICE demonstration
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 71 people, including two state senators and nine state Assembly members, were arrested.
FTC accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of illegally reselling tickets
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.