Florida, a coronavirus hotspot, is under a new threat as Hurricane Isaias approaches. Florida has seen a record number of new coronavirus cases and coronavirus-linked deaths in the last week, and the storm is now complicating efforts to contain the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Riviera Beach, Florida.
"I think we're finding more plastic bottles. And well, more plastics in general," said Emily Stevenson, who spent over a decade cleaning up the shores in South West England.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to approach the southeast coast of Florida on Saturday, forcing Governor Ron DeSantis to issue an emergency order. The storm is expected to cause rain along the U.S. East Coast. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with what is expected from the weather system.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is expected to announce who his running mate will be in the next few days, as President Trump floats the idea of postponing the election. Ed O'Keefe weighs in on who Biden's potential picks are and what Mr. Trump's suggestion could mean.
The U.S. saw more than 67,000 new coronavirus cases Friday, pushing the total number of cases above 4.5 million. The death toll is now over 153,000. Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the state of testing, vaccines and school safety amid the pandemic.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are scheduled to meet with Democratic leaders Saturday morning as a program that provided a $600 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits amid the pandemic expired overnight. The federal program has been the subject of fierce debate between President Trump and congressional Republicans, who have recently softened on the subject of an extension, and Democratic lawmakers. Nikole Killion reports on the ongoing negotiations.
Hurricane Isaias is pounding parts of the Caribbean as the U.S. East Coast braces for the storm. Also, President Trump is threatening to use an executive order to ban popular video app TikTok. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
"We're banning them from the United States," the president said.
A Massachusetts appeals court on Friday overturned the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. CBSN Boston reports.
According to the state's latest numbers, more than 9,000 people have died from coronavirus and more than 8,000 people are currently in the hospital or ICU.
Florida breaks single-day COVID-19 death toll as hurricane looms; Students prepare for college after massive gift from businessman.
The teen's case gained national attention and drew condemnation from education and juvenile justice advocates.
"This is an unfathomable tragedy for multiple families today," said the Department of Public Safety Commissioner.
The announcement comes as multiple games have been postponed due to players and staffers testing positive for the coronavirus.
He's likely to interview several female governors, lawmakers and former federal officials next week.
The CDC indicated that its numbers likely underestimate the size of the outbreak.
DeGeneres responded on Thursday to a BuzzFeed News article that alleged a racist and toxic work environment. Just hours later, a second article alleging sexual misconduct was published.
In the Pacific Northwest, an endangered community of killer whales has been on the decline for years due to a variety of factors, all related to human activity. Now, advocacy groups are warning of another looming threat which could further weaken the killer whale population: the U.S. Navy. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Hurricane Isaias is barreling towards the Bahamas and Florida, and is on track to hit the eastern coastline over the weekend. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest.
Several former employees of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" have alleged that they experienced a hostile work environment based on a culture of sexual harassment and misconduct. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The Trump administration is grappling with both the health and economic impacts of the pandemic, as congress and the White House are at standstill over additional relief. Skyler Henry joins CBSN with the latest.
Florida and the East Coast are bracing for impact as states watch the track of Hurricane Isaias. Lonnie Quinn reports.
Biden and Democrats outraised Trump and Republicans in May and June.
There are concerns that cost-cutting at the postal service, overseen by a key Trump ally, could undermine postal workers' ability to deliver ballots in time to be counted -- allowing the president to question the legitimacy of the election. Ben Tracy reports.
