The Jayhawks are releasing a new studio album, “XOXO,” on July 10. The collection will be more collaborative than ever, featuring songs and lead vocals by each of the four bandmates. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Saint Paul, Minnesota to perform “This Forgotten Town.” Read More »
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The U.S.’ complex relationship with policing through history
The U.S. has had a long, fascinating and challenging history with law enforcement — both trying to build it up and change it. To get a better sense of how the country has ended up at this moment of tension and unrest between activists and police, Jeff Glor traveled to a place at the center of police history to see ... Read More »
How a writer went from cards novice to poker champion in under two years
Writer Maria Konnikova turned to poker when her family faced a series of hardships, becoming a champion with an endorsement deal in just a year and a half. She speaks to Dana Jacobson about what she once called her “non-traditional background” and her meteoric success. Source Read More »
Over a million Americans were left out of CARES Act benefits because of who they married
An estimated 1.2 million Americans were left out of the federal stimulus program because their spouses did not have a social security number. Their U.S.-born children did not receive aid either. Adriana Diaz speaks to one woman whose husband is undocumented about how she and her family are getting through the coronavirus pandemic while being left out of the CARES ... Read More »
The continued wave of coronavirus: Breaking down the recent increase in cases
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus looks at the recent spike in cases and what’s ahead in the fight against the coronavirus. Source Read More »
App aims to help marginalized Americans care for their mental health
With a pandemic, an economic crisis and a civil rights movement embroiling Americans all at once, many are looking for ways to cope with increased stress and anxiety. Michelle Miller takes a look at Shine, a new app designed to connect with people of color who are currently bearing the brunt of the struggles. She speaks to the app’s founders, ... Read More »
Polls show Trump trailing Biden in several key states
Joe Biden is leading President Trump in several key battleground states despite the pandemic forcing him to cut back on campaigning. Polls show the former vice president leading Mr. Trump in Georgia and North Carolina, and even narrowly ahead in Texas. He continues the search for a running mate, with one-on-one interviews with potential candidates set to begin after July ... Read More »
Eye Opener: Coronavirus cases rise in three of U.S.’ biggest states
Coronavirus cases are surging in California, Texas and Florida, three of the country’s biggest states. Also, the House of Representatives voted to make Washington, D.C., a state. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source Read More »
“Godzilla” dust cloud from Sahara blankets parts of U.S.
A Saharan dust storm, nicknamed “Godzilla” for its massive size, is moving toward the northeastern U.S. after stretching from Texas to Florida on Friday. It is expected to cause thick, hazy skies that will lead to poor air quality. Parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are also expecting to be battered by severe thunderstorms Saturday after golf ball-sized hail pelted ... Read More »
Florida and Texas struggle with surging coronavirus cases
The U.S. broke another single-day record for new coronavirus infections Friday as other countries around the world continued the process of reopening. The spike has the governors of Florida and Texas reversing course and tightening restrictions. Michael George reports from New York, once the epicenter of the pandemic. Source Read More »