Florida can't enforce ban on school mask mandates, judge rules
The ruling takes effect immediately and remains in place while the state litigates the judge's ruling.
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Florida faces its deadliest surge of COVID-19
Florida is facing its deadliest wave of the pandemic yet, and an influx of travelers over Labor Day weekend could make things worse. Epidemiologist Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi discusses the latest with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Girl survived family massacre by playing dead, sheriff says
The girl was the lone survivor after authorities say former Marine Bryan Riley killed four people, including a mother and the baby in her arms.
Investigators reveal what suspect said after family's massacre
Marine veteran Bryan Riley, 33, is being held without bond after Sunday's massacre on four counts of first-degree murder.
Former Marine kills 4, including mom holding baby, in Florida
"They begged for their lives and I killed them anyway," the sheriff said suspect Bryan Riley told them during an interrogation.
Some U.S. states are issuing their own stimulus checks
More than 25 million Americans are in line to receive state-issued payments via tax rebates and stimulus aid.
Florida funeral home workers try to keep up with the dying
"Every day is funerals and funerals and funerals," says one industry professional as the state faces COVID-19 surge.
Florida withholds school officials' pay over mask mandates
State's education chief says he's protecting parents' rights. Administrator says she's protecting students.
Murders of 3 women linked to serial killer who died in plane crash
Investigators believe Fernandes may be responsible for other unsolved murders in South Florida.
DeSantis and the COVID pandemic in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing by his decision to ban mask mandates in schools, even though a judge ruled against him. The state is experiencing record COVID-19 hospitalizations and an uptick in cases among children. Miami Herald reporter Ana Ceballos joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the state of the pandemic in Florida.
U.S. sees nearly 4 million COVID cases in August
There were nearly 4 million confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S. during the month of August. This comes as most Americans are expected to be eligible for booster vaccinations within the next three weeks. Dr. Annalee Baker, an associate professor of emergency medicine at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden administration vigilant after Kabul bombing
The Biden administration is ramping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31 deadline. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates is overturned by a state judge. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this weekend's "Face the Nation."
Judge: Florida schools may impose mask mandates
A Florida judge ruled school districts can require students and teachers to wear masks, striking down a ban on mask mandates imposed by the governor. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Report finds evidence of extensive corrosion in Surfside condo building
"If there's that amount of corrosion, this should have been fixed," Dawn Lehman, a professor of structural engineering at the University of Washington, said.
COVID surge straining health care system again
On Friday, the U.S. recorded nearly 146,000 new COVID-19 infections, up 37% in the last two weeks. The surge, fueled by the Delta variant, is once again stretching hospitals and other health care resources to their limits. Carter Evans reports.
Hospitals in the South are pushed to the brink
Florida has once again broken its record for COVID hospitalizations. The state could face shortages of health care workers as cases surge. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Florida school districts threatened with funding cuts over mask mandates
The State Board of Education has given two Florida school districts 48 hours to drop their mask mandates.
Florida doctor on state's COVID-19 surge
Florida is seeing more and more COVID-19 cases and deaths. The governor banned mask mandates, and thousands of students in one school district are currently quarantining. Meanwhile, the state is opening monoclonal antibody clinics to treat COVID-19 patients. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi joined CBSN to discuss the Florida outbreak and the impact he expects from the monoclonal antibody clinics.
Florida plans COVID antibody treatment "strike teams" as patients flood hospitals
Florida hospitalizations are at an all-time high.
Tropical Storm Fred threatens Florida
Tropical Storm Fred slammed into the Florida panhandle with nearly hurricane-force winds. It's bringing heavy rain to several states. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Haiti braces for Tropical Depression Grace as Fred threatens Florida
Tropical Storm Fred eyeing Florida, tropical depression Grace likely heading for earthquake-devastated Haiti and tropical depression 8 has formed near Bermuda.
Volunteers make Florida beach accessible to all
Many people who are paralyzed or have disabilities don’t have access to beaches. Volunteers in Miami Beach, Florida, are trying to change that. Manuel Bojorquez shares more.
Face the Nation: Martin, Hochul, Osgood
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan, incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and a mask mandate in Broward County schools.
Fauci says COVID-19 surges "entirely preventable"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says recent COVID-19 outbreaks in states like Mississippi and Louisiana are "entirely predictable, and yet on the other hand, entirely preventable."
Head of Broward County School Board defends school mask mandate
Dr. Rosalind Osgood says she had a "very encouraging" conversation with a White House official about the Broward County School Board's decision to impose a mask mandate in schools.
Authorities find remains they think are Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters
Decker didn't return them to their mother's home in Wenatchee, Washington on May 30.
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.
Texas A&M president resigning following political backlash over classroom video
In a video that captures the encounter, a student confronts a professor over class curriculum surrounding gender identity.
ATF agent shoots teen in Aliquippa, Pa., near Pittsburgh, local officials say
A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent shot a person in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, the city's mayor said.
Trump says TV networks covering him negatively should "maybe" have their licenses revoked
On Thursday, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC chairman hinted at action against ABC over comments the comedian had made about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
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.
Hyundai to continue with $2.7 billion expansion of plant raided by ICE
Hyundai Motor Group confirms it's moving forward with expanding its Georgia plant.