How masks protected the clients of 2 COVID-19-positive hairstylists
The stylists and customers were wearing masks, and none of the 139 clients became symptomatic, a CDC report says.
Missouri
Local Matters: Missouri
President Trump's final campaign stop is to Missouri, where Republican Josh Hawley is challenging vulnerable Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill. Bryan Lowry, lead political reporter at the Kansas City Star, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the tight senate race there.
Trump at Missouri rally
President Trump won Missouri by nearly 20 points in 2016, and the state's affinity for him could make a difference in the razor-thin Senate race between Sen. Claire McCaskill and Attorney General Josh Hawley. St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joins CBSN to discuss the race after Mr. Trump's Columbia, Missouri rally.
Rural vote in midterms
President Trump is scheduled to visit battleground state Missouri twice between now and the midterm elections. Franco Ordoñez, a McClatchy White House correspondent, joins CBSN to discuss how farmers' votes could affect the midterms.
8/6/18: Red and Blue
Rick Gates took the stand in Paul Manafort's trial Monday; Missouri's primary election is tomorrow.
Marijuana and the midterms
It's not just blue states that are blazing the way for legal marijuana. Jo Mannies, a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio in Missouri, and Dale Wetzel, who covered North Dakota for the Associated Press join "Red and Blue" to discuss what's going to be on the ballot in their states.
Battle for Missouri Senate seat
As the race for Senate heats up in Missouri, Vice President Mike Pence stumped for Republican candidate and State Attorney General Josh Hawley. St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jo Mannies join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race.
Snapshot: Expressions of America
On this Fourth of July weekend, Lee Cowan reflects on the things that give us hope and keep us connected, especially amid the turmoil of the past few months, with images by photographer Lou Bopp of St. Louis, Missouri.
Kansas City mayor says he received death threat, called N-word
The mayor shared a screenshot of the messages on Twitter, writing in one tweet, "y'all... let's do better."
Boy mows lawns to raise money for BLM
Jack Powers, an 11-year-old from Missouri, put up signs in his neighborhood offering to mow lawns for $15 – and all the money would go to Black Lives Matter. Powers said the response was overwhelming and some neighbors didn't even ask him to cut their grass, they just felt moved to donate.
Jim Bakker sued by second state for selling fake coronavirus cure
Arkansas's attorney general says the TV pastor says consumers in his state spent some $60,000 on colloidal silver. Bakker's also been sued by Missouri.
Merriam-Webster to redefine "racism" after woman's plea
The revision comes against the backdrop of protests around the country against police brutality after the death of George Floyd,
St. Louis prosecutor on justice reform
Many leaders are calling for an overhaul of the justice system in the wake of George Floyd's death. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner joins CBSN to discuss the role prosecutors play in keeping the community safe and what needs to change.
School bus drivers say farewell to students
With schools closed prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic, bus drivers haven't seen their usual riders since March. But some bus drivers took it upon themselves to hit their routes one last time to wave goodbye to students and parents before summer break. Steve Harris reports.
Missouri's last abortion clinic will stay open
Planned Parenthood of St. Louis and Missouri's Health Department have been at odds over the clinic's license to perform abortions since last year.
Health officials warn weekend revelers of "tragic impact"
The St. Louis County Public Health Department urged anyone who did not socially distance at the Lake of the Ozarks to self-quarantine.
Video shows Lake of the Ozarks packed for Memorial Day weekend
Missouri health director Dr. Randall Williams ordered statewide social distancing until at least the end of May.
Hairstylist with coronavirus went to work for days, exposing dozens
Health officials said the employee worked for 8 days after contracting coronavirus while traveling.
Missouri expected to pass strict abortion bill
Missouri appears to be on track to pass a bill that would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy. Missouri would join 14 other states that have enacted abortion bans or restrictions this year. Adriana Diaz has the latest.
Mo. likely to outlaw abortion after 8 weeks
On Friday Missouri is expected to join Alabama in the wave of states passing anti-abortion legislation. Missouri's bill outlaws abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy. It would become the 5th state this year to enact a so-called "fetal heartbeat" bill. Adriana Diaz reports.
Missouri lawmakers pass "fetal heartbeat" bill
Missouri lawmakers on Friday passed House Bill 126, a sweeping anti-abortion package that bans abortions after eight weeks into pregnancy. The bill will now go to Republican Governor Mike Parson, who's expected to sign it into law.
Mo. passes bill banning abortion after 8 weeks
In Missouri, state legislators overwhelmingly passed a law Friday placing new restrictions on doctors who perform abortions. The law bans the procedure after eight weeks of pregnancy, and there are no exceptions for rape or incest. Doctors could face up to 15 years in prison for performing an abortion. Kenneth Craig reports.
Will Supreme Court take on abortion cases?
Missouri is a pen-stroke away from enacting one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. It comes one day after Alabama's governor signed another restrictive abortion law. Each of these measures came under immediate legal challenge, and it appears sooner or later the Supreme Court will have to step in. Jesse Weber, an attorney and host on the Law & Crime Network, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to offer analysis on where this is headed.
Abortion restrictions sweep across the U.S.
There is a growing wave of restrictive abortion legislation being signed into law in America. While abortion is legal, some states have recently set limits on the procedure. Many lawmakers are backing abortion-related bills with the goal of them going before the now conservative-filled U.S. Supreme Court. Kenneth Craig reports.
Life-threatening flooding in Oklahoma
Severe weather brought nearly seven inches of rain to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Monday night, causing life-threatening flash flooding. In Hominy, Oklahoma, dozens of people had to be rescued or evacuated in a situation local officials described as "scary." David Begnaud reports from Hominy.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.