Sanders names Jesse Jackson as special adviser to his campaign
Jackson endorsed Sanders in Michigan last week.
Jackson endorsed Sanders in Michigan last week.
President Trump declared a national emergency Friday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Trump also expressed for the first time a willingness to be tested. Wejiia Jiang reports.
The stock markets ended a brutal week on a positive note. The Dow bounced back by nearly 2,000 points, picking up more than 9% on Friday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports.
Dr. Vivek Murthy, who served as Surgeon General during the Obama administration, joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell to answer questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S has fallen far short in its capacity to test Americans for the virus. Since the first case was detected in this country nearly two months ago, just over 14,000 people have been tested. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates if the coronavirus outbreak becomes "very severe" about 38 million Americans will need medical care and nearly 10 million will need to stay in hospitals. Adriana Diaz reports.
As theatrical releases and publicity tours are postponed and production disrupted over coronavirus caution, entertainment outlets emphasize stream-at-home options
As a Muslim running for Congress in Virginia, Qasim Rashid is no stranger to racist vitriol. But instead of retaliation, he tried compassion. Steve Hartman reports.
The stock market had an intense upswing on Friday after President Trump's emergency declaration. Stocks finished up almost 2,000 points, the biggest one-day percentage gain since the 2008 financial crisis. The record finish comes just a day after the biggest one-day loss since 1987. Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to interpret the markets' volatile swings.
Starting midnight on Saturday, President Trump's travel ban began preventing entry for those traveling from 26 European countries, not including Americans returning home. Europe is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with cases popping up across the continent. The entire country of Italy remains under quarantine, while Norway urged citizens against all foreign travel and called on those abroad to come home. Ian Lee reports from London on how the continent is dealing with the surge of coronavirus cases.
While the federal government works toward a solution, the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt daily life. Overnight, Apple said it would close all of its retail stores in the U.S. and around the world outside of China until March 27. Meanwhile, people practicing social distancing as a precaution has led to empty public spaces through the country. Michael George reports on how hard-hit New Rochelle is handling life under the new normal.
As President Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, state and local governments around the country have implemented restrictions and precautions in an effort to contain the spread of the disease. The federal government is working with private research labs to develop tests quickly. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to talk about the country's progress so far.
After weeks of downplaying the coronavirus, President Trump declared it a national emergency Friday. The move potentially frees up to $50 billion in funds to combat it. The president floated a potential plan for drive-thru coronavirus testing while also denying responsibility for the government’s slow roll out of testing kits. Ben Tracy reports from the nation’s capital where the House also passed a sweeping coronavirus relief bill.
The coronavirus pandemic could pose a threat to the nation's blood supply as blood drives around the U.S. are being canceled along with other large gatherings. The Red Cross has asked healthy, eligible people to step up and donate to avoid shortages. Chris Martinez speaks to a blood donor and a Red Cross executive about how they hope to avoid a national blood shortage.
New York is leading the country in the number of coronavirus cases.
The attack occurred just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans.
Nashville is still reeling from the deadly tornadoes that plowed through the area on March 3. Parts of the city will take months to rebuild, but thanks to stars like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, they'll have help. Recording artists and musicians took part in a telethon that raised at least $1.5 million for the relief effort. Don Dahler reports on how the city is recovering.
The coronavirus pandemic has been triggering fear and anxiety in people as quickly as it is spreading. Psychiatrist and author Gail Saltz said the outbreak has all the features that would typically arouse those emotions. She joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to talk about how to handle them.
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of a weary public amid fears over the global coronavirus pandemic. Scammers have created websites offering hard-to-get medical supplies for outrageous prices, and even radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to stop selling fake coronavirus cures. Catherine Herridge speaks to security experts at a global operations center about how they are tracking and combating the spike of coronavirus cybercrime.
Coronavirus, recently declared a pandemic, is one of two currently ongoing in the world — the other being HIV/AIDS. Throughout history, pandemics have frightened the public and taken millions of lives. There has been Spanish flu, smallpox, typhus, tuberculosis and more. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Jeff Glor examines the history behind these global threats.
An unprecedented study was recently launched to explore clouds, which cover two thirds of the Earth's surface on average. Scientists still understand precious little about the phenomenon, but most climatologists believe they hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of climate change. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" took a closer look at where scientists are conducting the study out in the Caribbean.
One little girl's first birthday was made all the more special when two Gwinnett County police officers pulled up to her and her mother on the street. When they learned it was her birthday, they drove the pair to buy a cake for the occasion. Don Dahler reports on the sweet story, all captured on police bodycam footage.
This week marked nine years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that led to devastation in Fukushima, Japan. The disaster triggered a meltdown at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, forcing more than 160,000 people to flee the region along Japan's northern coast, many never to return. Ramy Inocencio takes a look at what the area is like today.
Students in Taiwan have built their own weapon against the coronavirus: a Lego robot that encourages kids to wash their hands. The school’s robotics coach called the robot "a simple concept" keeping students ahead of the curve on COVID-19. Tina Kraus explains how the little machine is helping kids stay clean.
Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes performed at a benefit concert called Love Rocks NYC on Thursday night. They played to an empty audience due to coronavirus precautions, but those who watched the live stream saw a small miracle in the normally feuding Robinson brothers' reunion. "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason sat down with the Robinsons to talk about their successful history and many family battles.