Teacher writes will ahead of new school year amid pandemic
While President Trump is pushing schools to reopen this fall, one teacher in Texas is fearing for her life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Florida emerges as coronavirus epicenter
Many state leaders are pleading for help as coronavirus infections continue to rise, especially in Florida, Texas and California. In Oklahoma, the governor tested positive for the coronavirus. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Florida sees rise in virus hospitalizations
Hospitalizations and deaths are rising in Florida as the state's coronavirus outbreak hits hospitals hard. Deaths and hospitalizations are also rising in several states, while the director of the CDC warns the worst may still be ahead. David Begnaud reports.
Biden criticizes Trump over COVID-19 response
Joe Biden ridiculed President Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak and criticized Mr. Trump for failing to listen to his own medical experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci. A new CBS Battleground Tracker poll finds Biden ahead or close to the president in Arizona, Texas and Florida, the current COVID-19 hotspots. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Hospitals overwhelmed as Florida reports record virus deaths
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is bringing 3,000 nurses, many out of state, to deal with the rapid rise of COVID-19 patients. Hospitals in Arizona and Texas are struggling to deal with the surge of patients. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
How the pandemic is reshaping the presidential race
Our new CBS Battleground poll shows Joe Biden with a six point lead over President Trump among likely voters in Florida, a tie in Arizona and the president with just a one point lead in Texas. Now, all three states are struggling with a surge of COVID-19 infections. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Florida shatters national record for new cases
Florida finds itself at the center of the country's recent coronavirus surge, with new cases and deaths mounting fast. Throughout the country, cases continue to rise and multiple states imposed new restrictions and reversed reopening plans. Lilia Luciano reports.
California, Florida and Texas see record new virus deaths
America's three biggest states, California, Florida and Texas, are all reporting their largest single-day death toll since the pandemic began. David Begnaud reports.
Hospitalizations rising in 22 states as COVID-19 cases surge
Intensive care units in more than 50 hospitals across Florida have reached capacity, as public schools will begin reopening next month. Other states are also seeing a spike in infections. David Begnaud has the latest.
New COVID-19 cases rising in 40 states
Florida reported more than 200,000 coronavirus cases within two weeks as the average age of new infections in the Sunshine State has dropped to 21. David Begnaud has the latest.
Texas gov. issues new order on face coverings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public in counties with 20 or more positive coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports.
States slow reopenings as COVID-19 cases spike
Florida is facing a record 10,000 new coronavirus cases, and infections are now up in 37 states ahead of the July 4 weekend. David Begnaud reports.
Coronavirus cases skyrocket in Florida
Coronavirus cases are rising at a dramatic rate in Florida. The alarming trend prompted beach closures in Miami-Date County heading into 4th of July weekend. David Begnaud reports from the COVID-19 testing site at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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Coronavirus cases spike, leaving states at a standstill
At least a dozen states are pausing their next phase of reopening as infections surge. This comes as testing centers in hard hit areas are being overwhelmed and emergency services in cities like Houston are taxed to the limit. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Florida faces surge of coronavirus infections
Florida topped 100,000 coronavirus cases with many of those who tested positive are young people. In response, the Miami mayor has ordered everyone to wear a face covering. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Coronavirus cases spiking in reopened states
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in many states that have begun the reopening process. Texas continues to see record-breaking hospitalizations. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
COVID-19 cases surge across 20 states
Coronavirus infections are on the rise in more than 20 states across the South and West. More than 2 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the pandemic started. Meg Oliver reports.
Some states begin reopening despite pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, some states are already trying to reopen the economy while others are tightening restrictions further. Florida has already reopened its beaches in the northern part of the state, while New York is requiring everyone to wear a face covering in public. Danya Bacchus reports.
Over 6 million file for unemployment
The Labor Department's newest weekly jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last week. The previous two weeks saw around 10 million U.S. workers filing, a grim record that reflects the coronavirus pandemic's massive weight on the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to break down what the latest numbers mean for workers today and the future of the U.S. economy.
Florida struggles with unemployment surge
Since the coronavirus pandemic forced the U.S. economy into a tailspin, unemployment numbers have been rising to record heights. In Florida alone, nearly 600,000 people have applied for benefits since March 15, and the state is struggling to process the surge. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to one resident trying to apply despite the overwhelmed system making it difficult.
Floridians facing unemployment hurdles
The government will release on Thursday the weekly number of newly jobless Americans. With crashing websites, jammed phone lines and long lines -- it means the struggle many face grows more desperate with each passing day. Manny Bojorquez reports.
Parkland shooter expected to plead guilty
Nikolas Cruz's attorney says his client plans to plead guilty today to 17 murder and attempted murder charges stemming from the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School more than three years ago. Mireya Villarreal spoke with the father of 14-year-old victim Jaime Guttenberg about what justice would look like for his daughter.
FL couple gives conflicting assault accounts
A Florida woman was rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night in 2018 with severe stab wounds. Her wealthy businessman husband said it was a home invasion, but when she woke up from surgery, she said he was the one who attacked her. Peter Van Sant reports on the case, airing on "48 Hours" on Saturday at 10/9c.
Ship passengers sent home without quarantine
After two cruise ships with confirmed coronavirus cases docked in Florida on Thursday, hundreds of passengers who have not been showing symptoms are being flown home without being quarantined first. The Zaandam, one of the ships, had been denied entry to several countries. Nine people aboard the ship tested positive, and four have died from the disease. Florida locals say this was the best possible outcome, while Manuel Bojorquez reports that others are worried that this could lead to asymptomatic carriers further spreading the virus.
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.
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."
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.
Rising grocery prices could lead to shrinkflation, food industry analyst says
Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
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.