Several states imposing stricter COVID-19 restrictions
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports.
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Test result delays hamper coronavirus fight
The coronavirus surge through Sun Belt states has put a strain on testing capacities nationwide, with patients reporting a wait time of up to two weeks. Health experts say efforts to contact trace and isolate potential patients will be rendered essentially futile by the long wait periods. Maryland emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to talk about the implications.
Many former felons still blocked from voting
In 2018, Florida voters approved a ballot measure that would return the right to vote to more than 1 million people who completed serving felony sentences in the state. But two years later, the legal fight continues. Desmond Meade of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition joined CBSN to explain why he believes a law from Florida's Republican governor and state legislature is unconstitutional.
3 friends "massacred" on fishing trip at Florida lake
They were found by the father of one of the men who managed to call for help just before he died.
Coronavirus cases continue to spike
Several states are seeing a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 cases, four months since the pandemic began. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined to CBSN to discuss how state officials can get a handle on the virus.
Florida counties impose curfews as coronavirus cases spike
Officials on Friday announced an 8 p.m. curfew along South Beach, as Florida topped 10,000 single-day cases for the tenth time.
Newly revealed WH doc backs stricter measures
A newly revealed White House document suggests that states experiencing major surges in coronavirus infections take more stringent measures, such as closing bars and mandating face masks. Paula Reid reports.
Virus deaths are mounting in hot spots around U.S.
A hospital in Texas is bringing in military medical personnel and morgues are running out of space in Phoenix.
Florida voters on midterm elections
CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes sat down with four voters in Miami to discuss their thoughts on voter fraud, voter suppression, and how big an issue health care is in their state.
SCOTUS allows Florida to narrow ex-felon voting rights
The justices chose not to overturn a hold on a federal appeals court ruling that would have enfranchised the voters.
Local Matters: Florida primaries
Florida's primaries are still months away, but Gov. Rick Scott is already mounting a strong campaign against incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Marc Caputo, author of Politico's Florida Playbook, joins CBSN to discuss the state of politics in Florida.
Doctors share sobering stories as virus cases spike
"I know people hear these stories over and over, but it's very different when the person you're putting into a body bag is your next-door neighbor for 50 years, your mom's best friend," said Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez.
All of Disney's Orlando theme parks are now reopened
Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom are welcoming back visitors in Orlando, the company said.
Florida surpasses 300,000 coronavirus cases
Health officials reported an additional 10,181 new confirmed cases Wednesday.
Refrigerated trucks requested in some states as morgues fill up
"The hospital system as a whole, as we said, is under severe stress," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Florida, Texas and California fuel surge of new COVID-19 infections
With infections spiking in 41 states, hospitals are facing a crisis with ICU beds, along with doctors and nurses in short supply.
Doctors in virus hot spots share fears: "Is this the tipping point?"
Doctors and nurses, who watched COVID-19 hit New York City hard, are concerned about what's next for their communities.
COVID-19 spikes in Florida ahead of RNC
Questions are looming over what this year's Republican National Convention will look like. It's set to take place August 24th in Jacksonville, Florida, where coronavirus cases have climbed in recent weeks. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the details.
Fear on the front lines during virus uptick
Front-line workers in ERs across the South and the West are seeing upticks in coronavirus cases in their hospitals and communities. They spoke with senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula about their concerns watching the growing number of people getting sick.
Fla. calls in 3,000 nurses to help hospitals
Florida's governor is calling in 3,000 nurses to help hospitals and nursing homes manage rising coronavirus cases statewide. In Miami, one health expert says the city is now the epicenter of the pandemic. David Begnaud reports.
Close race in states Trump won in 2016
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker shows Joe Biden leading President Trump in Florida, tied in Arizona and within a point in Texas. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" about where Biden is seeing gains. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico reporter Marc Caputo discussed where the Trump campaign goes from here.
COVID-19 reshapes presidential race in the Sun Belt
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll released Sunday shows that the coronavirus outbreak is reshaping the presidential race in three key Sun Belt states. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's recent gains in Arizona, Florida and Texas.
Florida sees over 15,000 virus cases in 1 day
The total number of coronavirus cases reported across the United States has reached 3.3 million. On Sunday, Florida recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases reported by a state in a single day -- more than 15,000 -- the same weekend that Disney World reopened. David Begnaud reports.
Florida sets new record with 15,299 coronavirus cases in 24 hours
The previous record of new cases reported was over 11,000 in New York, at the time the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, on April 14.
COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationwide
The country's three most populous states Florida, Texas, and California all reported their highest single-day death tolls this week. Danya Bacchus reports.
1 dead, 2 critically injured in shooting at Dallas ICE field office, shooter dead
Homeland Security officials tell CBS News that a suspected shooter is dead and three people are in critical condition.
Trump crackdown highlights judge vacancy crisis pushing D.C. courts to brink
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
Russia rejects Trump's criticism over Ukraine war and its economy
Kremlin spokesman shoots back at Trump's suggestion that Russia is "a paper tiger," declaring: "There are no paper bears. And Russia is a real bear."
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs accuses mogul of sexual abuse, violence
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Millions could soon see food stamp cuts as grocery costs are on the rise
The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.
N.C. legislature passes "Iryna's Law" after Ukraine refugee killed
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
U.S. comic Tim Dillon says jokes got him fired from Saudi comedy festival
American stand-up comedian Tim Dillon says he's been dropped from the Riyadh Comedy Festival bill after jokes about the country's alleged use of forced labor.
Mexican national dies in ICE custody after arrest in San Bernardino County
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.