Bill would forgive student debt for coronavirus health workers
"We own more than thanks and cheers at 7 p.m.," Rep. Carolyn Maloney said
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Pandemic's front-line work falls on women, minorities
Workers deemed "essential" are more likely to live below the federal poverty line and live with others in similar jobs.
Rural Texas hospitals and clinics facing closure
The official in charge of the state's rural health care system says 60 of the 163 facilities he helps to keep open have less than 30 days of cash on hand. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Mattel honors front-line workers with new toys
Kids are used to playing with superhero and G.I. Joe action figures — but these days, there are new heroes.
WWII veteran receives 125,000 cards after raising millions
Captain Tom even received a card from Prince William and Kate and his grandson needed to ask his school for help in sorting through all of them.
Thunderbirds and Blue Angels perform flyover
The U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds and Navy's Blue Angels conducted flyovers in New York City and other cities in the Northeast on Tuesday to salute to frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan's beleaguered nurses face wave of aggressive "corona-bullying"
Nurses have been refused daycare for their children and asked to keep away from other families on playgrounds amid wave of "corona-bullying."
Kentucky reopens health care operations amid pandemic
Kentucky is starting to reopen its economy as more states look to return to work. Some health care and hospital operations are back up and running with restrictions in place. This comes as coronavirus cases have topped 4,000 in the state. Lexington Herald-Leader political reporter Daniel Desrochers joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Americans are losing health care as pandemic forces job losses
Virginia Senator Mark Warner called it "outrageous" that "a country as rich as ours" could face such difficulty with health care.
Does your health insurance cover you for COVID-19?
Testing is free, but the cost of treating the coronavirus disease may depend on your insurer. Here's what to know.
Boston Marathon thanks essential workers keeping America running
Race organizers posted a message to health care professionals and other frontline workers: "We'll wait to start until you reach the finish."
Activists try to save lives in communities hit hardest by virus
African Americans in Chicago account for more than 60% of COVID-19 deaths, though just 30% of the population.
Hospital's choir gives inspiring virtual performance
The song they performed was chosen because the lyrics provide a feeling of encouragement, hope and friendship.
"It's been torture": LGBTQ health care suffers amid coronavirus
Access to adequate health care has always been a struggle for the transgender community. Coronavirus just made it even worse.
Dr. Farmer's Remedy
Dr. Paul Farmer dedicates his life and career to delivering medical treatment in Third World countries, saving countless lives in places like Haiti and Rwanda. Byron Pitts reports.
Home health care workers care for the vulnerable – with no PPE
States are fighting to get PPE for hospitals and emergency personnel, but many home health care workers and agencies — who care for more than 8.3 million people in the U.S. — have been left to fend for themselves.
Obamacare marketplace won't extend open enrollment period
Freelancers or part-time employees who have had sources of income disappear will not be eligible to file under a qualifying life event.
Nurses and doctors pray on hospital roofs for patients and families
"When you have a few extra minutes at work you take the time to go to the Helipad and pray," Angela Gleaves, a nurse in Tennessee said.
Health care workers show faces bruised by protective gear
"I feel broken — and we are only at the start," one doctor wrote.
Coronavirus prevented woman from saying goodbye to mom
Across the country, COVID-19 has created a crisis at nursing home facilities.
Restaurant raises money to feed health care workers
Buying a meal from the restaurant could help save the family business – and feed front-line health care workers at the same time.
First-hand accounts from health care workers battling virus
Health care workers in New York protested over the weekend the lack of protection.
Health care workers board plane to NYC
"These brave souls soldier on in the midst of tremendous risk and exposure, constantly putting the needs of others above their own," Southwest Airlines said.
Trump: Administration "looking at" hazard pay for doctors, nurses
The president said in a "Fox & Friends" interview that his administration is exploring "different ways" of providing additional pay for medical workers.
Crocs giving free pairs to health care workers
Crocs promises to give out 10,000 pairs every day for as long as it can.
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.
Trump to announce deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk officials, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to $149 per month in certain cases, sources said.
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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.
October layoffs soared to their highest for the month in 22 years: report
Employers have slashed nearly 1.1 million jobs through October this year, up 65% from a year ago, new labor data shows.
American dad and son die after being stung by swarm of wasps in Laos
Dan Owen and his son Cooper were attacked by the insects at the Green Jungle Park, as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
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.