After battling COVID-19, survivors hit with big medical bills
"This ER bill is pretty huge," said one patient, while treatment costs for some people could top $20,000.
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Sanders leads in the polls ahead of debate
Senator Bernie Sanders is leading other Democratic candidates in the polls nationally just days before the Nevada caucuses. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan explains Sanders' recent rift with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over health care and the limits of Sanders' base.
Senator Tim Scott on biggest threat to Trump
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott said he thinks Bernie Sanders would be the hardest Democrat for President Trump to beat in November. Sanders has gained support from African-American and Hispanic voters, in part because of his position on health care, Scott said on “CBS This Morning.”
What issues matter most for South Carolina voters?
CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell spoke exclusively to four black leaders in South Carolina. They said the top issues voters care about are health care, equal pay, climate change and access to public transportation.
CBS News team spends 7 days at NYC hospital
CBS News journalists were granted extraordinary access inside a major New York City hospital battling COVID-19 in "Bravery and Hope: 7 Days on the Front Line," a one-hour primetime special to be presented on May 15 at 9p ET/PT on CBS. "CBS This Morning" has a preview.
WHO discourages coronavirus fear-buying
People purchasing medical supplies in fear of the coronavirus could be putting health care workers at risk, according to a new warning by the World Health Organization. The sudden surge in surgical-style mask, hand sanitizer and other preventative purchases is making it difficult for factories to keep up with demand. Mola Lenghi spoke to people inside of a Georgia production factory to find out how the public reaction is stressing the supply chain.
Coronavirus may spur medical supply shortage
As hospitals across the U.S. brace for a surge in patients, health care workers say the protective measures taken over the next few weeks will be critical. Some government leaders worry the coronavirus pandemic could stretch hospitals to their breaking point while medical equipment shortages threaten to put doctors, nurses and patients at risk. Carter Evans speaks to those at the top of the supply chain, who have also expressed concern over the speed of the disease's spread.
Ohio siblings cheer up quarantined neighbor
Two young Ohio siblings tasked with keeping up their cello practice while socially distancing decided to use their music to help a self-quarantined neighbor. A video of Taran and Calliope Tien went viral when they dressed in concert clothes and played their instruments outside of their 78-year-old neighbor's house. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to the siblings and their mother about their good deed as America buckles down to its new normal.
Health care workers plead for safer measures
Several health care workers have already been infected with the coronavirus with at least two doctors in critical condition. Medical workers tell CBS News they are worried that they cannot fight the coronavirus safely at the current time, and that they are concerned for their own safety as well as for patients. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the concerns of people fighting the disease on the front lines.
Coronavirus hits New York hard
New confirmed coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in New York as the state ramps up testing. New York has conducted roughly 45,000 tests so far — more than any other state — and Governor Andrew Cuomo maintains that as testing increases, so will the number of infections. Michael George reports.
Medical staff fear going to work without PPE
Doctors and nurses on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus say getting basic protective equipment remains a big concern. They're fearful about their own safety and the safety of their loved ones. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what needs to change to help them do their jobs.
Thank you to America's heroes
As most of the U.S. stays home to avoid spread of the coronavirus, doctors, nurses, paramedics, grocery store workers and more are hard at work. 60 Minutes says, "Thank you."
Empire State Building honors first responders
New York's iconic Empire State Building is lighting up at night to resemble a siren to honor the city's first responders and health care workers battling the coronavirus.
Anxiety specialist on coping with coronavirus stress: "It's OK to not be OK"
Dr. Luana Marques discusses best practices for average Americans and health care workers in dealing with stresses of coronavirus and quarantine.
LGBTQ health care suffers amid pandemic
The transgender community has always faced difficulty accessing adequate health care — and in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, things have only gotten worse
New Jersey gov: Opening economy too soon "could be throwing gasoline on the fire"
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says any reopening of businesses must come on the “back of a full health care recovery.”
Supreme Court could tackle Texas abortion ban
The U.S. Supreme Court could soon tackle an abortion crackdown in Texas. The state deemed the procedure a non-essential medical service amid the coronavirus crisis. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Texas nurse gets married in Times Square
Amanda Stuart's bridesmaids were fellow frontline nurses she met in New York. "We realized how much we ALL needed that moment," she said.
Thousands of kids may die of preventable causes during pandemic
"We must not let mothers and children become collateral damage," UNICEF's executive director said.
Man donates iPads to help elderly connect with families
John Lynch had to say goodbye to his dad via FaceTime – now he's making sure other elderly patients can stay connected with their families
Rep. Kennedy on COVID-19 in Mass., Senate race
Massachusetts has the third-most deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S., but its stay-at-home order expires on May 18. It comes as the state's Senator, Ed Markey, is proposing a new plan to help working class Americans. Rep. Joe Kennedy, a Democrat running against Markey in the primary, joined CBSN to discuss how he's planning to fight the coronavirus, and his own Senate race.
Adele's birthday photo sparks debate online
Adele wrote a sweet caption to go with her Instagram photo – but many people only focused on one thing.
Nurse helps woman with dementia reunite with her son
During this Nurses Week, a man from Virginia is recognizing a nurse he calls his "angel in disguise."
Man with autism brings joy with balloon art
On National Superhero Day, Eddie Lin chose to honor the heroes who don't wear capes.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: States file defense of ACA with Supreme Court
The high court agreed to review an appeals court decision that found the health care law's individual mandate unconstitutional and called into the question whether the law could stand as a whole.
Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continue as the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
These 40 airports could be impacted by FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Black boxes from UPS plane crash found as death toll rises to 12
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Zohran Mamdani won by shaking up NYC politics
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
Judge orders ICE to improve "serious conditions" at Chicago-area immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.