As many states roll back mask mandates backed by the White House, senators could work into this weekend as Democrats try to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill. A Republican request to read the entire bill took nearly 11 hours on the Senate floor and spilled into early Friday morning. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Aniah Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student and the stepdaughter of a top-ranked UFC fighter, was found murdered in Alabama in 2019. Her parents are fighting for a new law, because despite being charged with kidnapping and beating two men, her alleged killer was out on the streets months before Aniah was killed.
Employers added 379,000 jobs last month, while the nation's unemployment rate edged down to 6.2%.
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
The Senate is expected to begin a "vote-a-rama" on the $1.9 trillion relief, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
The United Nations is warning of a growing crisis in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region. In Europe, Italy is blocking 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccines heading to Australia. China is set to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system. Meanwhile, Pope Francis arrives in Iraq. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those stories.
A van collided with a car, smashing an outdoor dining structure before going onto the sidewalk in New York City, the police said.
Both were put up for adoption and raised by single parents – something they bonded over when they met at work.
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how COVID, a California horse track and an antidepressant are connected. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he's preparing for music's biggest night. He also shares why this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be unlike any awards show seen before.
David Morris said he was "stunned" to see a giant vessel seemingly suspended over the surface of the sea. It's a truly "superior mirage."
Marathon reading of $1.9 trillion relief bill delays Senate; NBA All-Star game referees set to make history
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how COVID, a California horse track and an antidepressant are connected. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
A 19-year-old college student and stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, Aniah Blanchard, was allegedly murdered in 2019 in Alabama by a man out on bond for kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder. Now, her parents are fighting for a law to keep those accused of serious offenses off the streets. James Brown gives "CBS This Morning" a preview of the case, airing on "48 Hours" Saturday.
This week, the International Criminal Court announced that is will investigate alleged Israeli war crimes in the Palestinian territories. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized the move, saying the court has "no jurisdiction over this matter." Israel's former Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon joined "CBSN AM" to discuss the investigation and the future of U.S.-Israel relations.
More than 67 million women are currently employed in the United States. "CBS This Morning" profiles the owner of a dance studio who has faced challenges keeping her business open during the pandemic. Also, Caroline Fairchild, editor at large for LinkedIn News, reveals some startling new data about women in the workplace during the pandemic.
The debate over what role religion should play in public life is increasingly contentious, with some promoting a vision of Christian primacy that critics say tramples on the rights of everyone else. CBSN Originals executive producer Adam Yamaguchi joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the new documentary "Speaking Frankly: The Right's Fight to Make America a Christian Nation."
Humanitarian chief says embattled Tigray province suffering "campaign of destruction" by troops brought in from neighboring Eritrea to help government forces.
Charlotte Bennett, who was an executive assistant and a health policy adviser for Governor Andrew Cuomo, spoke exclusively to"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visited a small hospital in rural Kentucky as they were receiving 200 vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He spoke to the hospital CEO, who says this is a game-changer because it has been challenging to get their hands on other vaccines.
Collectors are jumping at the latest craze in collectibles--NBA Top Shot. Omar Villafranca shows why people are rushing to buy digital basketball highlights that they can otherwise watch for free.
Pope Francis has landed in Baghdad to begin a historic four-day Papal visit to Iraq. But as COVID-19 infection rates in Iraq spike, there are fears that the trip could become a super spreader event. Chris Livesay reports
The National Eating Disorders Association said its helpline has seen a 40% increase in contact since March 2020.
Iraq's beleaguered Christians welcome 1st-ever papal visit, but some fear he'll draw virus super-spreader-size crowds in a country also grappling with terrorism.
Activists are eager to stop the far-reaching voting rights bill HR1 from almost certain death in the Senate by killing the filibuster instead.
