California is bracing to shut down once again as deaths and hospitalizations are spiking. This comes as states including Texas, Arizona and Florida see a rise in coronavirus cases. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
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“Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis” explores why the coronavirus has been so hard on the Latino community
The coronavirus pandemic has been especially hard on the Latino community. A CBS News special, “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” explores why the community is vulnerable. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Portland mayor says he wants federal agents out of the city
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, said he wants federal agents out of his city, claiming they’re overstepping their powers and threatening protesters. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Tensions rise as more than 140 Marines test positive for coronavirus at Okinawa base
More than 140 U.S. Marines based on the island of Okinawa, Japan, have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the nation’s officials to say they’re “extremely concerned.” Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
“Critical shortage” of glass vials could be disastrous for pandemic response
As the race to find a coronavirus vaccine continues across the world, a shortage of medical supplies, including glass vials, is raising concerns. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Trump incorrectly claims U.S. has “one of the lowest mortality rates” for coronavirus
President Trump said things were under control as two new polls showed a majority disapprove of his handling of the pandemic. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Nation remembers civil rights activist John Lewis
The nation continues to honor and mourn the passing of legendary civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis, who died Saturday at the age of 80. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Refrigerated trucks requested in some states as morgues fill up
“The hospital system as a whole, as we said, is under severe stress,” said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, July 19, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Major Garrett. Source
Some ICUs in Florida have run out of beds
The number of new coronavirus cases in Florida topped 10,000 for the fifth day in a row, with 12,523 reported on Sunday. Source