Stationery company distributes school supplies to kids in need
"When I saw the big packet of crayons, I felt different," said one student.
"When I saw the big packet of crayons, I felt different," said one student.
Protests continued to flare in the city and nationwide over George Floyd's death.
Musician Jason Isbell released a new album, "Reunions," just before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, instead of touring, he is hunkered down at home, like millions of Americans, with his wife and fellow musician Amanda Shires and their 4-year-old daughter. Isbell speaks to Anthony Mason about the challenges of lockdown, and the pressures of creating a new album.
Stationery company Yoobi, known for their colorful school supplies, is providing everything from pencils to folders for students in need across the U.S. Yoobi is available at Target, and pledges to donate an item for every item bought off the shelves. Even celebrities like Usher have joined the effort, helping Yoobi bring supplies to schools in low-income areas. Michelle Miller speaks to Yoobi founder Ido Leffler about how he got started.
The entertainment industry has been largely halted amid the coronavirus pandemic, with live shows cancelled and movie production temporarily called off. Despite the stop, many high-profile comedians have been busy at work. Jamie Wax speaks to some of the biggest names in comedy to see what they're up to, from Zoom standup to starting charities for out-of-work hospitality workers.
Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists, he was supposed to be on tour, but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “Letting You Go” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.”
Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists, he was supposed to be on tour, but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “Only Children” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.”
Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists during the pandemic, he was supposed to be on tour but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “What I’ve Done to Help” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.”
Founded during the AIDS crisis, God's Love We Deliver is a charity committed to feeding homebound New Yorkers afflicted with disease. Decades later with another pandemic affecting the country, the charity is working nonstop to meet the spike in demand amid the coronavirus crisis. Anthony Mason speaks to God's Love CEO Karen Pearl.
NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
A distant chapter in U.S. history has acquired new interest this year, as the coronavirus outbreak forces the country to look back at the Spanish flu pandemic, just over a century ago. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what's done differently today, and the many things that have stayed the same.
As SpaceX prepares to launch humans into orbit for first time, revisit Elon Musk's 2012 interview with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley.
A new study says more than two million New York residents may have been infected with the coronavirus by the end of March, far more than previously reported. New York City, which has been the epicenter of the virus, is expected to start the first phase of reopening next week. Tom Hanson reports on what New York's reopening is expected to look like, as well as reopenings around the country.
With the country starting to open for business, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus takes a look at prevention, vaccines and the recent stop in funding to the World Health Organization.
SpaceX and NASA's joint effort to fly U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station is expected to happen Saturday, weather permitting. The initial launch date, Wednesday, was scrubbed due to poor outside conditions. Mark Strassmann takes a look at Saturday's outlook, and the work leading up to the historic moment.
Fired Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with murder in the death of George Floyd as a fourth night of protests swept the country. Also, President Trump was criticized for encouraging violence when he tweeted, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in response to the Minneapolis protests. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Several prominent Republicans are remaining silent or backing King's challengers in the June 2 primary.
As Republicans work to maintain their control of the Senate in November, they're looking to flip seats in some key battleground states. That includes Michigan, where two challengers are looking to unseat incumbent Democratic Senator Gary Peters. Riley Beggin, a political reporter for Bridge Magazine, spoke with CBS News about the contest.
Transcripts of calls between former national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia's former ambassador to the U.S Sergey Kislyak were released Friday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join CBSN to discuss their significance.
"We don't want to see one officer charged," Killer Mike said. "We want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced."
George Floyd protests spread coast to coast; SpaceX rocket launch signals hope for the future during difficult times
Rapper Killer Mike joined Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday night in an attempt to stem the violent protests raging through the city. The rapper gave an emotional plea for protesters to organize and vote for more progressive leaders to fight systemic racism -- but he urged them not to destroy the city.
"If you want change in America, go and register to vote," she said. "Show up at the polls on June 9th. Do it in November. That is the change we need in this country."
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told protesters to "go home" after demonstrators set fire to a police car and vandalized a sign at the CNN center. "What I see happening on the streets of Atlanta is not Atlanta," she said.
"In fighting for liberation there's always retaliation. We must protect our Freedom Fighters," Kaepernick said.