The Treasury secretary and White House chief of staff are meeting with leaders of both parties as talks continue. Source Read More »
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Veteran CBS News reporter Bill Plante reflects on covering civil rights icon John Lewis
In 1965, then 25-year-old John Lewis helped lead a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. It marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. CBS News reporter Bill Plante was there to bear witness. He was 27-years-old. Five decades later, Plante returned to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to mark the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Plante, who ... Read More »
Early stage human trial data shows Oxford COVID-19 vaccine provides antibodies and killer T cells
The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford is considered one of the leading in the world, and researchers announced promising results of its first human trials. Charlie D’Agata reports on the vaccine that could provide a one-two punch against COVID-19. Source Read More »
Coronavirus vaccine trial shows promising results but hurdles remain
The latest COVID-19 vaccine results show a strong immune response. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the next hurdles in the race to a vaccine. Source Read More »
Watch live: Trump holds news conference after vowing return of virus briefings
The near-daily briefings that were a staple of much of March and into April disappeared after Mr. Trump focused on reopening the ailing economy. Source Read More »
Alleged killer of a New Jersey judge’s son found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
A federal investigation is underway after the alleged gunman who targeted the family of New Jersey federal judge Esther Salas has been found dead. The alleged killer, an attorney named Roy Den Hollander, had previously argued a case before Salas and had subsequently written about her in a racist and misogynistic manner. Meg Oliver reports. Source Read More »
New stimulus talks begin as President Trump restarts daily COVID-19 task force briefings
President Trump met with Republican leaders at the White House to hammer out details of the latest COVID-19 relief package, which has already sparked backlash from Democrats. The president also says he’ll be resuming regular coronavirus task force briefings. Ben Tracy reports. Source Read More »
Milwaukee schools face challenges with virtual learning plans
“I don’t want to have to see any of my students or colleagues lose their lives,” said one special education teacher. Source Read More »
Reopening plans for Florida make governor a target for hecklers, educators
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was heckled at a blood bank where he was encouraging plasma donations for people who have recovered from COVID-19. The largest teachers union in Florida sued the governor over his order to reopen schools next month. David Begnaud reports. Source Read More »
Portland protesters tear-gassed again as crowd size grows
Flash bangs and pepper balls were also deployed on the seventh straight night tear gas was used. Source Read More »